Overview
In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) City & Guilds 2377-77 Level 3 AwardThe aims of this qualification are to:
Learn how to test portable electrical appliances with a qualification in Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing.
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.
Who is the qualification for?
Aimed at practicing electricians this qualification will help and progress individuals within the Electrotechnical industry.
A qualification in Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing is for practising electricians who want to progress in their career or move on to further study.
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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 IEE’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.
Successful candidates receive an industry-recognised Level 3 qualification from the awarding body City & Guilds.
What are the benefits of studying this course?
They allow candidates to learn, develop and practise 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:
- Unit 701 online multiple-choice knowledge test
- Unit 702 practical assignment
E-Volve online exam.
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 (239)1-50
- Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-51)
- Level 3 Award in the Initial and Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-52)
- Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations (2396)
Course delivery:
Two days.
Coffee and tea will be provided.
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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.
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