Course Overview

This qualification is designed for electricians who carry out initial verification and certification of new electrical installations. It covers the processes and practices involved in ensuring an installation is safe, compliant with BS 7671, and suitable for service at the point of commissioning.

Ideal for professionals looking to enhance their skills or progress towards more senior responsibilities, the course is a key requirement for those pursuing Approved Electrician status or working in roles involving testing and certification.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for:

• Practicing electricians responsible for initial inspection and testing
• Installers looking to verify their own work before handover
• Those working toward ECS Gold Card – Approved Electrician status
• Candidates progressing towards full inspection & testing qualifications 

It is recommended that learners have prior knowledge of electrical installation work and a good understanding of BS 7671 (18th Edition).

Key Topics Covered

• Requirements for initial verification of electrical installations
• Understanding safe isolation procedures
• Functional testing of electrical systems
• Use of appropriate test instruments and measurement techniques
• Visual inspection of installations
• Sequence of tests required by GN3 and BS 7671
• Interpretation of test results and ensuring compliance
• Completion of electrical installation certificates, schedules, and associated documentation

Assessment

• Written assessment (open book, short-answer questions)
• Practical assessment covering:
  • Safe isolation
  • Continuity
  • Insulation resistance
  • Polarity
  • Earth fault loop impedance
  • RCD testing
  • Completion of certification documents

Course Duration

• Typical delivery online: 2-3 days, including practical and assessment elements
• Available in full-time, part-time, or blended learning formats

Qualification Awarded

• Recognised across the UK electrical industry as the definitive qualification for compliance with current Wiring Regulations

Why Take This Course?

✔ Demonstrates competence in initial verification and certification
✔ A key requirement for progressing to (combined testing)
✔ Enhances career prospects and earning potential
✔ Required by many employers for supervisory or quality assurance roles
✔ Essential for ensuring installations meet legal and safety standards