Periodic Inspection and Testing

Description

These awards give the delegate an understanding of the theory and practice involved with the initial verification. This also includes the commissioning, the periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting of both single and three phase electrical installations. These awards follow BS7671 and the industry recognised IET Guidance Note 3.

What you will learn

• The requirements for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
• The requirements for initial verification of electrical installations
• The requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into service
• The requirements for the safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations
• The requirements for testing pre-energised and energised installations
• The requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documentation
• Safety of system and equipment prior to completion of the inspection, testing and commissioning
• Testing electrical installations prior to them being placed into service
• Testing electrical installations in service
• Commissioning electrotechnical systems and equipment
• The requirements for inspection and testing or existing electrical installations
• The completion of electrical installation condition report and supporting documentation
• The requirements for completing the periodic inspection of electrical installations
• Differences between periodic inspections and initial verification
• The requirements for the safe testing of electrical installations which have been placed in service
• Understanding and interpreting test results
• The requirements for the completion of electrical installation condition reports and associated documentation
• Carrying out inspection of electrical installations