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Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018

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Title	Content type
Qualification Title	Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018
Sector Subject Area (SSA) & Industry Sector	Electrical Qualifications
LCL Awards Qualification Number	7671REI18 (2024)
Qualification Regulator(s) number	603/3132/X
Qualification Level and Credit Value	Level: 3, Credit Value: 4
Qualification Duration	GLH 35 hours, TQT 40 hours
Qualification Unit Titles	The Requirements of Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 Incorporating A3:2024
Qualification Information	This qualification relates to the requirements of electrical installations has been designed to enable learners to demonstrate their knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations. This qualification may be required for electrical operatives wishing to join Electrical Registration Bodies, Competent Person Schemes or the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
Design Standards
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria	This regulated qualification is for learners to demonstrate a knowledge of the scope, object and fundamental principles of BS 7671, along with the definitions, how to assess the general characteristics of electrical installations and the requirements of protection for safety of electrical installations. Learners will know the requirements for selection and erection of equipment for electrical installations along with the requirements for the inspection and testing of electrical installations. Leaners will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of special installations and locations as identified in BS 7671, the information contained within Part 8 and the appendices of BS 7671.
Prerequisites	There are no pre-requisites for learners to enrol on to the qualification. However, Approved Centres shall carry out an initial assessment of the learner’s capability to complete the qualification. Learners should contact their local Approved Training Centre for further advice and guidance on suitability to undertake the qualification.
Examination and or Assessment method(s)	60 questions, 120 minute, on-line assessment.
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Related Document(s)	Qualification Specification for LCL Awards L3 BS7671 '2018'
Related links and support material	IET Requirements for Electrical Installations IET Updates to 18th Edition
Standard Qualification Fee – excludes VAT where applicable	£34.45

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