City & Guilds 2391-52 Combined Initial Verification / Periodic Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations Course
This six-day course combines City & Guilds’ 2391 50 Level 3 Award in Initial Verification
and the 2391 51 Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection and Testing, covering both key aspects of installation checks. Curated for practising electricians and electrical engineers, this combined programme meets the latest 18th Edition wiring regulations and focuses on safe, professional inspection and testing.
You’ll develop the confidence and competence to carry out initial certification and periodic inspection, interpret test results, and complete required documentation. Delivered by expert tutors in purpose-built training centres, this course equips you with industry-recognised skills that strengthen your credibility and compliance.
Why enrol in the C&G 2391 52 course?
This combined qualification is widely respected in the electrical industry. It’s often essential for roles involving inspection, testing, and certification of installations. It replaces the older 2394/2395 pathway, streamlining your journey into advanced electrical inspection work.
This six-day course combines theory with practical learning, ensuring you complete the program with both sound knowledge and a hands-on understanding. Our training centres keep groups small to provide personalised instruction and focused, real-world application.
City & Guilds 2391-52 Course Overview
This combined course thoroughly covers initial verification and periodic inspection according to the BS 7671 wiring regulations.
Course Topics
- Requirements for inspection and testing
- Safety management procedures
- Requirements for the inspection of electrical installations
- Requirements for the testing of electrical installations
- Perform inspections and tests on electrical installations
It certifies you to conduct professional initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installations in line with industry standards. You’ll be able to inspect, test, and certify electrical installations while maintaining safety compliance.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the requirements for inspection and testing
- Be able to implement appropriate safety management features
- Know the requirements for inspecting electrical installations
- Know the requirements for testing electrical installations
- Be capable of inspecting and testing electrical installations
Officially no. However, this course is designed for practising electricians with ideally at least 2 years’ experience in electrical inspection and testing, experience working with live boards, and a solid understanding of electrical science, principles, and three-phase systems. It is also recommended that candidates hold an up-to-date qualification in the current wiring regulations.
All candidates must be over 18 and have a good command of written and spoken English.
Entries for the following are included in the cost of this course:
- A 40-question, multiple-choice, open-book exam (1hr 20mins)
- A short-answer test (1hr)
- A practical assessment (2hrs)
Yes, it prepares you for progression to City & Guilds Level 4 in Design and Verification (2396) and further supervisor or specialist roles.
Theory is delivered in-class, complemented by practical assessments. However, full practical skills may require supplementary practice depending on provider.
We recommend completing the C&G 2392-10 Level 2 Fundamentals and Initial Verification Course to build confidence before tackling the Level 3 course.
Stevenage Training Centre
Stevenage, SG1 2DF
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Leeds Training Centre
Leeds, LS12 6AJ
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Hamilton Training Centre
Hamilton, ML3 0QQ
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Watford Training Centre
Watford, WD18 9SS
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Stockton-on-Tees Training Centre
Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 2BQ
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24 hours (Mon-Fri).
