INTRODUCTION
To meet the requirements of those who are contracted to maintain and test electrical equipment,
or who wish to undertake such work.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/KEY BENEFITS
To provide the relevant knowledge, understanding and skills required to test, maintain and keep
records of the portable electrical equipment within the workplace.
WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?
Anyone involved in, or wishes to become involved in, the testing, maintenance and record-keeping
of the portable electrical equipment within the workplace.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS/PRE-REQUISITES
Candidates should have a knowledge and understanding of domestic electrical installations.
For anyone new to electrical work, or who would like to update their knowledge and skills, it is highly recommended that they undertake the
Basic Electrics course prior to this one.
COURSE CONTENT
* The legal requirement to test electrical equipment
* Class I, II and III appliances
* Safety risks and typical faults
* Frequency of testing
* Earth bond resistance tests
* Insulation resistance tests
* Earth leakage and touch current
* Load/run testing
* HV flash testing
* Testing office PCs and I.T. equipment
* Pass and fail labelling
* Results and maintenance records
COURSE DURATION
One day
TRAINING METHOD
Practical workshop and theory
ASSESSMENT
Multiple-choice computer City and Guilds GOLA on-line examination.
COURSE OUTCOME/QUALIFICATION
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment will receive a City and Guilds certificate
of competence and will also be able to carry out work in accordance with the scope of this course.
PRICES
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CANDIDATES WILL NEED TO HAVE A COPY OF (AND SHOULD STUDY!) IEE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INSPECTION AND TESTING OF PORTABLE APPLIANCES IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE.
THESE ARE AVAILABLE FROM ELECTRICAL WHOLESELLERS OR BOOKSHOPS.
IT MUST BE NOTED THAT TRAINING IS NOT PART OF THE ASSESSMENT AND COMPLETION OF TRAINING DOES NOT GUARANTEE SUCCESS AT THE ASSESSMENT STAGE.
