Electrical

City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection, Testing & Certification

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN INITIAL AND PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: C&G 2391-52

LOCATION(S):
Wakefield
City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection, Testing & Certification

Course Overview

The Inspection, Testing and Certification course prepares you for the initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installation work. This is a level 3 City & Guilds qualification and is for experienced candidates with prior knowledge and understanding of the 18th Edition IET Wiring regulations and experience inspecting & testing single and three phase commercial electrical circuits. Over the first 5 days training of the course (Monday to Friday), you’ll cover inspection and testing requirements, how to perform the inspection and safe testing of electrical installations, and the relevant safety procedures. Assessments will take place over 2 days of the following week, either Monday and Tuesday or Monday and Wednesday. Assessments for the Inspection, Testing and Certification qualification include the updated questions around the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations - BS7671:2018 including Amendment 4.

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Apr 20, 2026

Wakefield
END date:
Apr 29, 2026
Duration:
7 Days
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£ 958.33 
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Jun 22, 2026

Wakefield
END date:
Jul 1, 2026
Duration:
7 Days
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7 Days
£ 958.33 
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Nearly Full

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Course Content

  • Applicable electrical safety standards and protocols such as identifying defective electrical work, potential fire hazards and other potentially dangerous factors
  • Initial verification of electrical installations
  • The theory and practice of initial and periodic electrical inspection
  • The theory and practice of initial and periodic testing electrical appliances and systems
  • Safe isolation of electricity
  • Automatic disconnection of electricity supply
  • Earthing systems
  • Single and 3 phase testing
  • Expected results by use of formulas
  • Completion of certification
  • Preparation of electrical installation condition reports and electrical safety report
  • Observations and coding

Course Structure

Days 1-5

  • Theory classes and workshops
  • Practical training in our purpose-built facility

Day 6-7 (8)

  • Practical assessments
  • Individual assessments
  • Online exam (open book and multiple choice)

Entry Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be already working within the electrical industry
  • Already have some knowledge and experience of inspection and testing of electrical installations.

To prepare, candidates should ensure they bring a copy of:

  • IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition Amendment 4
  • Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing textbooks
  • IET On site guide

Books are used throughout the course and during the assessments. We can provide them as a bundle at an additional cost of £175

Course Locations

Wakefield

Universal Skills Centre
41-42 Monckton Road Ind Est.
Denby Dale Road
Wakefield
WF2 7AL

London

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The government's Heat Training Grant supports trainees in England taking approved courses such as our Air Source Heat Pump qualification. So, as one of our trainees, you receive £500 towards your course.
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This grant is not available past the end of March 2025. Courses after this date will not qualify for the discount.

Benefits of this course

Be self sufficient

The course gives you the confidence to competently carry out Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing safely and effectively, giving you the means to sign off on your own installations as well as others’ work. If you plan to start your own business, having a range of qualifications can help build trust with potential clients and differentiate your services from competitors.

Earn more!

With more qualifications and specialised skills, you have the opportunity to command higher wages or charge premium rates for your services. This course also teaches you how to compile professionally detailed reports on the condition of electrical installation, and the safety of electrical installations, which is ideal for going for higher positions at work or becoming self-employed.

Apply for a scheme

Completing this course gains you the certification needed to become JIB Approved and makes it much easier to apply for a membership with one of the Industry Certification Schemes in the electrical industry. An ECS gold card (also known as a JIB gold card) is highly valued in the electrotechnical industry. And if you are looking to work unsupervised on construction sites, then you will need a gold card in order to do this.

City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection, Testing & Certification

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Why train with the Universal Skills Group?

The Universal Skills Group is one the UK's leading training providers for the Inspection, Testing and Certification course.

We pride ourselves on being there for your professional development throughout all points of your career, from apprenticeship level to when you're a fully qualified electrician.

Choosing to train with the Universal Skills Group means you have access to the best standard of course delivery and the incredible tutors in the UK - who are all time-served electrical installers themselves!

You'll also get to learn hands-on at our Ofsted Outstanding training centre in Wakefield, located conveniently close to the M1 for easy access from all parts of the UK.

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Ofsted Outstanding training

At Universal Skills Group, we’re immensely proud of our Ofsted Outstanding grade as a training provider. Over several years, we underwent monitoring visits, inspections, and a final assessment for which we achieved the top grade.

We were assessed in the following five areas

  • Quality of education: how we create and maintain an optimum learning environment, from the curriculum itself to the way it’s delivered and adapted for learners
  • Behaviour and attitudes: of all our internal staff, teachers and learners - both towards the course and the relationships they form with each other
  • Personal development: the soft skills and wider support given to our learners over their time with Universal Skills Group
  • Leadership and management: our ability to effectively manage our teams, create great working relationships between staff, learners and visitors to the centre, and ensure everyone feels safe and supported
  • Overall effectiveness 

It's safe to say that you're in good hands training at our centre for your Inspection, Testing and Certification qualification.

To discover what our final assessment covered in more detail, read our full report here!

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