INTENSIVE NEW ENTRANT ELECTRICAL COURSE DOMESTIC

This 4 week block course has been designed to compliment those students with little or no knowledge, to gain real qualifications so they can take their place working within the electrical sector; enabling the individual to work with competency and confidence in their new chosen career path.

Why Choose Hybrid.

Our trainers are current 'hands on' electricians as well as experienced instructors.  We pride ourselves in 'state of the art' workshops and training facilities as well as having the latest up to date training methods and equipment.  As an NICEIC Registered Training Provider we meet the highest standards in electrical training.  Our course also includes lectures and practical content on how to become an approved contractor or domestic installer.  We have a post course support system to help candidates integrate into the industry after they have completed the course and are qualified to start the next part of the process to becoming registered with the NICEIC.

Entry Requirements:  This course is specifically designed for those who have no formal electrical qualifications or training. Qualifications to be gained. During the course candidates will undertake instruction and examination on the following:

Course duration - 20 days

All modules/courses are certified by NICEIC or City and Guilds.

Module 1 -  BASIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Course Content. As the name implies, this module will provide candidates with the basic electrical skills both practical and theory for safe domestic electrical installations.

Written and practical examination.

Module 2 - NICEIC WIRING & CONTROLS Course content. To provide candidates with the necessary skills that are required to install heating and wiring controls including S-Plan, Y-Plan, diagnostic fault finding.

Written and Practical examination.

Module 3 -  DISQ - DOMESTIC INSTALLER SCHEME QUALIFICATION.

Domestic Installer Scheme Qualification (DISQ) DISQ is a 5 day course which is designed for experienced electrical contractors who would like to attain a formal Part P qualification. Course Objective:

In order for electrical installers to self-certify that their domestic electrical installation work in England and Wales is compliant with the Building Regulations, they must be registered with a competent person scheme, such as the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme. All applicants to the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme must meet a number of requirements, in particular be able to demonstrate they have the ability to install, inspect, test and certify their work in accordance with BS 7671, and to comply with the relevant Building Regulations.

The DISQ is a 5-day programme comprising of training and assessment, to meet all the needs of the competent person scheme. The emphasis of the qualification is on understanding regulations, standards and terminology, and having the ability to identify unsafe electrical situations and perform electrical test procedures. Knowledge and appreciation of the relevant requirements of other appropriate Building Regulations is also covered during the course.

Approach to the Course and Assessment:

With the issue of DISQ Version 2, the Qualification has been restructured into one single stream, i.e. Domestic Installer with no level A or B. This has been done as Registration Bodies decide where an Applicant is to be registered following site assessments. Successful completion of the course and assessment will suitably prepare delegates to undergo site inspection under the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme.

Duration: 5 Days

Five Working Days Equivalent (includes one day assessment) The first four days are dedicated to the theoretical and practical modules, with the fifth day allocated to the assessment.

Course Content:

Entry Requirements:

This course is specifically designed for installers, currently carrying out electrical work in dwellings, who have no formal electrical qualifications or training.

Location: Liverpool How to apply: To book onto this course, please contact our Training Centre where one of our dedicated Training Advisors will locate a centre near to you and process your booking.

Certification:

This is an NICEIC Accredited Course. Delegates will receive a Domestic Installer Scheme Qualification Certificate following successful completion of the assessments for all the competencies.

Module 4 - INSPECTION & TESTING FOR DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Entry Requirements - Candidates should hold a City & Guilds 2382 10 qualification or equivalent and be competent in the installation of domestic electrical installations in accordance with BS 7671 (DISQ or Part P).  Training for these qualifications is an integral part of the intensive New Entrant package.

Course Objective

To provide delegates with the necessary skills that are required to inspect, test and establish results for certification of domestic electrical installations.

Contractors applying for registration with a domestic installer self-certification scheme will benefit from this course.

Course Content

Module 5 - CITY & GUILDS 2382 10, 17TH EDITION WIRING REGULATIONS.

City and Guilds 2382 10: Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671 (Seventeenth Edition) This course is aimed at practising electricians and electrical contractors who require a good working knowledge of BS 7671: January 2008 (2004) (IEE Wiring Regulations, Sixteenth Edition).

Course Objective

This course is aimed at practising electricians and electrical contractors and is intended to ensure that they are conversant with the format, content and the application of BS 7671: 2001 as amended. Following the course, delegates will normally sit the City & Guilds 2381 examination. The course is also suitable for others who may require a basic working knowledge of BS 7671.The objectives of the course are:

All parts of BS 7671 are examined during the course. To reinforce knowledge and understanding, exercises and worked examples are included covering maximum demand, cable sizing and sizing of protective conductors and wiring enclosures.

A series of short test papers featuring typical City & Guilds multiple-choice questions are set during the course. City & Guilds have approved the IET’s presentation of this course.

Course Content:

Day 1:

Day 2:

Day 3:

Duration: Three day course - plus - City & Guilds 2382 10 Examination.

Module 6 - CERTIFICATES FOR DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

Entry Requirements   - Candidates should be competent in the inspection and testing of domestic electrical installations. Qualifications - This is an NICEIC accredited course.  Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance which satisfies the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme requirements.

Course Objectives - To provide delegates with the necessary skills to enable them to complete Minor Electrical Installation Works and Domestic Electrical Installation Certificates.  Contractors applying for registration with a Domestic Installer self-certification scheme may benefit from this course.

Course Contents

Module 7 - CITY & GUILDS 2377 PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING All employers have a legal duty to ensure that portable appliances are electrically safe. This is a City & Guilds online assessment and delegates will receive a certificate of competence following a successful assessment.

This course will provide you with an understanding of what PAT testing is and how to do it competently.  Moreover, it gives a comprehensive overview of the essential requirements for inspection, testing and maintenance of portable appliances. 

Course Contents

This intensive new entrant package takes the candidate to a high Domestic Installer Standard.  The course includes lectures and workshops on gaining registration for self certification and preparation on becoming an NICEIC Registered Domestic Installer.

Please note:  You will be required to bring with you the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations - ISBN - 13 : 978 0 86341 0 (Paperback).  All other books and study notes will be provided.

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