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In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) City & Guilds 2377-77 Level 3 Award

Electrical Adults Part-time

Overview

In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) City & Guilds 2377-22 Level 3 Award

The qualifications are aimed at those with administrative responsibilities for the maintenance of electrical equipment. It also allows those with an administrative responsibility for the testing and inspection of electrical equipment to gain a qualification suitable to their job role. These qualifications are aimed at those with administrative responsibilities for the maintenance of electrical equipment and for those undertaking practical inspection and testing of electrical equipment. It also allows those with an administrative responsibility for the testing and inspection of electrical equipment to gain a qualification suitable to their job role. This unit gives those with responsibilities for the maintenance of electrical equipment an understanding of the practical application of their safety obligations.

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Course information

Entry requirements

City & Guilds does not set entry requirements for these qualifications. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualifications successfully. It is expected that candidates attempting either qualification should be familiar with electrical systems and hazards of electricity in order to satisfactorily complete these qualifications. Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ is the qualification that indicates to industry an individual is qualified. These qualifications are designed to provide expertise and focus on IET’s Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. Without evidence of formal qualifications, candidates must be able to demonstrate adequate prior knowledge and expertise to ensure they have the potential to successfully gain the qualifications. Centres are required to conduct a practical test to evaluate the candidate’s ability to undertake electrical inspection and testing in a competent manner for the inspection and testing qualifications.

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking this qualification. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to successfully gain the qualification. It would be expected that candidates have a basic knowledge and understanding of electrical science and principles and experience of electrical installation work either within the electrical contracting industry or an allied trade.

Candidate will need a copy of Code of Practice In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

Course content

This course allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required to test portable electrical appliances with the Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. If you already work as an electrician it will add another string to your bow and can help you move up in the industry.

Units of study:

  • In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (Online multiple choice assessment)
  • In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (Practical Assessment)
Assessment methods

E-Volve online exam. Successful candidates receive an industry-recognised Level 3 qualification from the awarding body City & Guilds.

Further study and career options

They allow candidates to progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements Electrical Installations BS 7671 (2382)
  • Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-50)
  • Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-51)
  • Level 3 Combined Electrical Inspection & Testing (2391-52)
  • Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations (2396)
Available Courses
Bedford College
Starts: 23/11/2022
Type: Part Time
Length: 1 week
Day(s): Wednesday, TH
Time(s): 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fees: £240.00
Bedford College
Starts: 01/02/2023
Type: Part Time
Length: 1 week
Day(s): Wednesday, TH
Time(s): 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fees: £240.00
Bedford College
Starts: 08/03/2023
Type: Part Time
Length: 1 week
Day(s): Wednesday, TH
Time(s): 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fees: £240.00
Bedford College
Starts: 19/04/2023
Type: Part Time
Length: 1 week
Day(s): Wednesday, TH
Time(s): 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fees: £240.00
Disclaimer

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Funding Information

Pay by instalments

The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.