Courses

2399-201  This unit will give you a greater understanding of all the different techonolgies out there and enable you to advise the customer of the best one to satisfy their requirements.

This unit is required to obtain the full Level 3

2399-11   This unit is designed to give you the underpinning knowledge and understanding of installing PV systems such as;

 Health & Safety 

 PV system components

 AC and DC systems

 Design, Installation, Testing

 2399-12   This unit is designed to give the candidate the confidence to install and maintain a PV system which includes;

Assessment of the installation,

Commissioning,

Positioning and fixing,

Maintenance and Testing.

For candidates looking to gain MCS accreditation units 2399/11-12 would be a very important step towards this goal

The design course is for those candidates who would like to advance their skills and gain a greater understanding of system design.

Candidates must already have a good working knowledge of the 17^th edition regulations as well as a good background in calculating cable sizes and resistance values

The course is based around a 2 ½ hour written exam as well as a design project set by City and Guilds which on average should take approximately 20 hours of the candidates own time

Candidates must have achieved the 2391 inspection and testing course before the design course enrolment.

The course is over 16 weeks consisting of 1 evening a week.

Completed project is required 4 weeks after the course ends.

NVQ LEVEL 3
Duration of course;
Depends on the candidate's experience and age.

Minimum of 20 weeks.

Portfolio of evidence building against performance objectives set out by City & Guilds

All electricians wishing to gain a gold card from the JIB to confirm their status as a competent person must achieve an NVQ level 3

Candidates will have no set attendance dates but will arrange appointments with the assessor for portfolio building sessions.

Candidates will receive a file containing all the required paperwork and templates and tutors will be available for help and advice throughout the study process.

These courses are designed for installers who require a good understanding of today's regulations on the supply and fitting of fire alarms and emergency lighting systems.

Candidates will be guided through the requirements of the British Standards.

All new and rewired domestic installations must be fitted with some form of smoke or heat detectors.

The two day course will consist of;

• Regulations
• BS standards
• Design of fire alarms & emergency lighting systems.

Including:
Inspection, Testing and Fault Finding.