City & Guilds (2391-52) Combined Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing
- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- Start Date
- Various start dates
- Qualification Type
- Other non-advanced qual
- Course Type
- Part-Time
- Duration
- 2 days per week over 5 weeks (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
£1025.00
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The City & Guilds 2391-52 Combined Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing course is designed to expand knowledge and skills of qualified electricians in line with industry regulations.
From October 2026 updated EAS requires all electricians carrying out EICRs to have a recognised Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification such as this one. Experience alone will no longer be sufficient for those testing, certifying or signing off installations.
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What will I learn?
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Candidates will learn about key legislation, inspection and testing techniques, issuing certificates and reports and interpreting results and measurements. This provides an understanding of initial verification and periodic inspection and testing across domestic, commercial and industrial environments, in both new and existing properties within the UK.
This course is not suitable for those new to the electrotechnical industry.
Training is delivered in line with latest BS7671 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations. Candidates require their own copy of this textbook to undertake the course. Guidance Note 3 is included as part of the course fee.
Assessment
Candidates are assessed by means of a:
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Online multiple-choice test
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Written exam
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Practical assessment
Assessment arrangements are finalised during the course and may require additional attendance.
A basic level of IT skills is beneficial for accessing online resources and undertaking the online assessment (completed on a College-provided PC or laptop). If you require IT support, please advise us at the time of booking.
What's included:
- City & Guilds Registration
- Accredited Training and Assessments
- Complimentary Online Exam Resit
- Guidance Note 3 (to keep)
- Course Materials and Equipment
- Official City & Guilds Certificate (digital and paper)
Fees are payable by the student unless another funding source is confirmed at the time of booking.
Entry requirements (minimum)
City & Guilds reviewed the competence requirements for periodic inspection and testing activity to improve quality and safety within the industry.
Therefore, to enrol you must be a qualified electrician and have all of the following:
- Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 certificate
- Level 3 electrotechnical qualification such as SVQ Electrical Installation
- Sufficient electrical industry experience
Candidates require to bring their own IET BS7671 Wiring Regulations 18th Edition book (Amendment 4 recommended)
Employer and industry links
EAS Changes - Periodic, Inspection and Testing Competency Requirements
From October 2026 updated EAS requires all electricians carrying out EICRs to have a recognised Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification such as this one. Experience alone will no longer be sufficient for those testing, certifying or signing off installations.
Jobs and further study
On successful completion, candidates will be able to efficiently and accurately carry out initial verification and inspection and testing on electrical installations and those who are qualified electricians can also progress on to courses such as
Making an application
For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.
Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.
I've applied — what happens next?
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