10 Day Domestic Intermediate Electrical Course

Traditional apprenticeships have declined as well as new industry sectors offering competition. Electrical and other constructions skills are declining as more people look for a job within the IT or the service industry. There is an also an elderly skills base who are retiring, ensuring more people are needed than leave. Finally the Government wish to build more houses so the demand is likely to always be there.

All the following Qualifications can be achieved:

• City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition
• City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing
• CITB / NAPIT Defined Scope Electrical Part “P”

All the following modules are inclusive within this 2 week Intermediate Electrical course; On the completion of this set of modules you will have the knowledge and skills to enter the lucrative world of the electrician. Your confidence will increase dramatically to undertake many electrical tasks that added with the fact your qualifications gained will make you work easier to obtain employment with electrical companies or even go self employed, the choice is yours to make.

BASIC ELECTRICAL AWARENESS:

This Module is designed for candidates who have a limited electrical knowledge. The course is designed to provide Candidates with an understanding of terminology and basic electrical theory.

Module Content:

• Units and Symbols, Resistors in Series and Parallel, Atoms, Electrons and Electric Current, Measurement of Voltage, Current and Power.
• The effects of an electric current - Heating Effect, Magnetic Effect, Electromagnetic Induction and Chemical Effect. Voltage drops in Cables.
• How things work - Electric motor, Generators, Transformers, V Circuit Breakers and RCD. Conductors, Insulators and Semiconductors. Direct and Alternating Current. Electrical Safety and Testing. OHMS Law V+IR, Resistance R. Domestic Installations.

BS 7671:2008 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations - City & Guilds 2382

Module Content:

The IEE Wiring Regulations are referred to in the Electricity at Work Regulations as a means of achieving compliance with BS 7671 2008, with the IEE Wiring Regulations used as a mandatory standard against which all electrical installations must comply.

The examination is a 1 hour multiple choice taken online in our Gola room.

This course is designed for electricians and installers who have to comply with BS 7671 2008
 
Portable Appliance Testing - City & Guilds 2377

Module Content:

A one-day ‘practical’ workshop aimed at anyone involved in the inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment, covering everything necessary to successfully achieve the attached City & Guilds examination, with certification awarded  to successful candidates. 

The examination is a 1 hour multiple choice taken online in our Gola room.

Recommended book to purchase prior to the course:  Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Portable Electrical Equipment
ISBN 0-85296-776-4

BUILDING REGULATIONS ELECTRICAL PART “P” COURSE

Module Content:

Domestic Electrical Installations to include Health and safety, basic circuits and their characteristics, installations of wiring and circuits, earthing protection and circuit (BS 7671 Wiring Regulations), Testing and Inspecting, Certificates, and minor works or full test certificates.

Course outcome - successfully completing this course will enable you to carry out domestic installations and to comply with the requirements of Part P Building Regulations for the Domestic Electrical sector.

A GUIDE TO PART P

What does it all mean?

From the 1st January 2005 most electrical work in houses, some of which is quite routine such as changing a socket in a kitchen, must by law, be notified to the local authority building control department. This also includes DIY as well as tradesmen who undertake electrical work as part of their normal activities. For e.g. Kitchen and Bathroom fitters, Alarm installers and general builders. The only exception is where the work is undertaken by a competent the organisation (Part P Scheme Provider) running the scheme.

When did the law change?

The law was announced in Parliament on the 29th June 2004 to be effective from 1st January 2005. There was a small transition period but this was only to allow contracts signed prior to the 1st January 2005 to be completed. All work entered into after that date must be within an approved Part P scheme. There is also now the revised BUILDING REGULATION PART “P” Introduced July 2006 which has tightened up on loopholes left in the existing document.

What is the purpose of the change in legislation?

The Building Act is being revised to include electrical installations to provide protection against there being a source of a fire or cause of injury.

What is a Competent Person?

A competent person is someone / a company who is approved by one of the government authorised bodies, otherwise known as a Part P Scheme Provider such as CITB / Napitt

What type of properties are covered?

In addition to electrical work within dwellings, the controls include parts of fixed electrical installations external to premises, such as in gardens, sheds and detached garages. Unfortunately the definition of a dwelling is not particularly helpful but for the purposes of “Part P” we are saying a place that was designed to accommodate people for durations in excess of 30 days. Properties specifically designed as holiday homes, mobile homes and other exceptions whereby individuals are temporarily housed, are excluded. 

Are you saying that I now have to notify minor works?

The BS7671 definitions of minor (e.g., the additions of modifications to circuits) and major works (e.g. installation of a new circuit) have not been mirrored in the new legislation and there are minor works such as the fitting of a new socket in a kitchen that will require notification.

Can I qualify by experience?

There is no doubt that experience is essential. However the scheme does require that you can prove what you know, and is usually determined by close observation. There are two routes to proving competence. One is the City and Guilds route taking you to NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in electrical installation work, otherwise known as City and Guilds 2330. Obviously this is unsuitable for most individuals as it requires attendance at a college for 3 years and also requires that the individual is working for an electrical contracting and installation company.  Most individuals whether they be new entrants, time served electricians or those who now do electrical work as a small part of their activities opt to take City and Guilds 2382, covering the Wiring Regulations, plus another course that enables them to be able to test equipment, interpret results and complete these results onto a report/minor works certificate etc. In GASTEC’s experience it is not possible to pass the assessment unless you have committed to completing our full course syllabus as is offered. 

Installations requiring certification

Part P covers all electrical work in domestic dwellings. This includes the installation of a new circuit, any work in a kitchen or bathroom and any work undertaken outside the property (e.g. a garage or in the garden). In order to comply, such installations will need to be designed and installed to protect against mechanical and thermal damage, and will present no electrical shock or fire hazard. They will also need to be tested and inspected to meet relevant equipment/installation standards.

Part “P” applies only to installations designed to operate at Low Voltage (Low Voltage means voltage normally exceeding extra-low voltage but not exceeding 1000V ac or 1500V dc between conductors, or 600V ac or 900V dc between conductors and earth) or Extra Low Voltage (Extra Low Voltage means voltage normally not exceeding 50V ac or 120V ripple-free dc, whether between conductors or to earth).  Certain types of minor electrical installation work will not require notification. However all minor jobs in kitchens and bathrooms are notifiable.

BS7671 Certification:

To comply with the requirements of the scheme as of the 1st January 2005 you will be required to provide your customers with a BS7671 certificate with each installation that you complete.

What do I need to do?

Contact GASTEC TRAINING & ASSESSMENT CENTRES on 0800 1958066

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q. What are the genuine prospects in the electrical industry?

A. Very good for those that work hard and apply themselves.

Q. Why is there such a shortage?

A. Traditional apprenticeships have declined as well as new industry sectors offering competition. Electrical and other constructions skills are declining as more people look for a job within the IT or the service industry. There is an also an elderly skills base who are retiring, ensuring more people are needed than leave. Finally the Government wish to build more houses so the demand is likely to always be there.

Q. How does Tutorial support in practice work?

A. With professional Tutors we have at GASTEC it works very well.  The Tutor is the main contact during the course and as such his input reflects how well the students learn. GASTEC only consider the best Tutors who can empathise with students, and can be both friendly and professional. We will always try to answer your questions immediately if you are away from us and you have a question we are always near a telephone to assist you.

Q. Do you supply all materials for the course?

A. Yes we do all study notes and tools etc are provided.

Q. What employment route do you recommend for new entrants?

A. We usually recommend new entrants obtain work experience with an electrical contractor before considering self employment. This is to gain valuable “real life” work experience working alongside an experienced person.

Q. Can’t I therefore become self employed after your course? I’ve set my heart on this.

A. Yes you can, We could give advice as to what to do and what not to do, but like everything experience and proper advice is required for Legal & Tax related issues. If you’re working for someone else you can take on small private jobs through friends and family and their friends and families during evenings and weekends. This way you gain extra experience, earn extra money, and build up a customer base before leaving paid employment to set up your own business. It is important that you have a Public Liability Insurance policy in place so everyone is properly insured.

Q. How long do you allow to complete the course?

A.  New entrants usually complete Training and Assessments in 2 weeks.

Q. I live too far to travel every day, do you have accommodation?

A. Accommodation is in abundance in Milton keynes.  A full comprehensive list of local hotels, B&B etc is available on our links page.

Q. When would I begin?

A. We run the courses very regular, so we have spaces available at most times; we do however limit all the courses to approx 15 candidates maximum, this allows our Trainers to give maximum quality time to all candidates.

Q. How do I receive my coursework and homework?

A. We would issue all documents and training materials on the first day of attendance.

Q. What are the prospects for work long term?

A. Excellent. The skills shortage is not going to go away, and in true fact it is likely to get worse. The Government has committed billions of pounds medium term to the infrastructure of the UK, and new houses in much bigger numbers will have to be built to meet the growing demand.

Why should I enrole with you?

A. Because if you’ve read this far you’re probably serious about a new career. GASTEC gives you all the facts, GASTEC will never mislead you and we consider our training and support that we provide you is the very best available, “We do not promise free lunches or Tool boxes” We only deliver what you ask for and that is a dedicated course giving you true and fair delivery of all knowledge and information relevant to your learning needs in a friendly professional manner with emphasis on quality.

If there is any further information or advice you require please do not hesitate to contact on the number below and please ask for our complete information pack and booking forms quote “ Electrical” course

FREEPHONE: 0800 1958066