The course is designed to cover all fundamental aspects of electrical inspection and testing, using a blended learning approach consisting of six evenings of electrical theory and practical inspection and testing, with online resources available for access at any time.

Following completion of the taught sessions, candidates will complete the practical inspection and testing exam, as well as the online examination.

All candidates are expected to have a good working knowledge of Guidance Notes 3 (GN3) and have access to their own copy throughout the course.

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The course will run over 10 evenings 17:00 to 20:30

• Week 1 -6 Theory and practise

• Week 7 Practical assessment evening 1

• Week 8 Practical assessment evening 2

• Week 9 Practise online exam

• Week 10 Online exam

Exam requirements

EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Reporting, Qualification Number: 603/2625/6

1 on-screen (OPEN BOOK) exam with 55 multiple-choice questions.

2 centre marked practical assessments consisting of: Initial inspection, and commissioning of a three-phase rig.

This unit aims to provide candidates with the knowledge and understanding to undertake practical inspection and testing (initial verification) of multiphase electrical systems equipment.

On completion, the candidate will:

• Understand the requirements for completing the safe isolation of electric circuits and installations.

• Understand the requirements for initial verification of electrical installations.

• Understand the requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to their being placed into service.

• Understand the requirements for the safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations.

• Understand the requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documentation.

• Be able to test electrical installations prior to them being placed into service.

• Be able to commission electrotechnical systems and equipment.

• Understand the requirements for completing the periodic inspection of electrical installation

• Understand the differences between periodic inspection and initial verification.

• Understand and interpret test results.

• Understand the requirements for the completion of electrical installation condition reports and associated

• Produce a condition report with recorded observations and classifications.