This is a thirteen-week course, consisting of one day per week training and continual assessment in College, followed by an on-line 'Applicable Building Regulations' exam taken shortly after course completion. Aimed at those with no formal electrical background, candidates will achieve a recognised qualification and a level of competence through training in order to join a 'Self Certification' scheme for defined electrical work in dwellings in order to meet the requirements of Part P (electrical safety) of the Building Regulations. Successful completion will lead to a nationally accredited Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) at level 2, being the EAL 'Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers'.
Level 2
Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course, some knowledge and practice of electrical installations in dwellings is preferred, with a minimum of competence in electrical component exchange. Candidates must also have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy to comply with the health and safety aspects of the scheme, and to enable completion of the learning outcomes and the external assessment. There will be a basic Key Skills initial assessment.
13 Weeks One Day per Week
> CDEI/001 Applicable Building Regulations for Domestic Electrical Installation
> CDEI/002 Electrical Safety legislation, Regulations Standards and Terminology
> CDEI/003 Domestic Electrical Circuit Installation
> CDEI/004 Installing Domestic Lighting Circuits
> CDEI/005 Domestic Electrical Earthing and Bonding Requirements
> CDEI/006 Inspecting, Testing and Commissioning Single Phase Domestic Electrical Circuits
> CDEI/007Special Locations and Installations Including Kitchens
> CDEI/008 Domestic Electrical Installation Pre-Work Survey/Inspection
> CDEI/009 Basic Understanding of 3 Phase
This will consist of a combination of the theory and practice required in order to cover the outcomes of the assessment criteria. Course notes and some of the course books required will be supplied, which will be referred to throughout the duration of the course. The emphasis will be on group work, and there will be a combination of PowerPoint presentations, audiovisual materials, practical demonstration/exercises and on-line resources utilised to aid learning and achievement.
Units 2 to 9 inclusive will be formally assessed by a combination of internal practical assessment &/or multiple-choice question paper. These assessments are carried out on the same day as the training session for the specific unit(s).
Unit 001 will be formally assessed by external examination in the form of an on-line multiple-choice question paper. There will also be informal internal assessment prior to the examination in the form of self-assessment progress tests and oral questioning.
This qualification will enable candidates to apply for membership of a government approved Competent Persons 'Self Certification' scheme in relation to Part P (electrical safety) of the Building Regulations. Candidates successfully completing this course may also be interested in the following Electrical Installation qualifications (not exhaustive):
> City & Guilds 2330 - The Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology
> City & Guilds 2381 - 16th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
> City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations.
With additional training and assessment, the above qualifications could eventually provide a progression route to 'Qualified Electrician' status.
Pens, pencils, folder, calculatorThe college provides course notes
