Qualification Details

LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations

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Sector:
    Electrical
Qualification Title: LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
LCL Qualification Code: IVEI
RQF Qualification Code:

601/5929/7
Level and Credit Value: Level: 3 Credit Value: 5
Guided Learning Hours: 35 GLH 50 TQT
Qualification Units:
  • The Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection Testing and Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations 'Core'
  • The Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
Qualification Certificate Expiry: None
Background:

This regulated qualification is for learners that wish to demonstrate their knowledge in the Initial Verification and Testing of electrical installation systems in the UK.

The qualification is based primarily on BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and IET Guidance Note 3.

This Regulated qualification is part of a suite of electrical qualifications including 18th Edition, Periodic Inspection (Condition Reporting) and a combined Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection (Condition Reporting) qualification.
Learners outcomes:
  • Understand the requirements for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
  • Understand the requirements for the use of test instruments used to carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations
  • Understand the requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations
  • Understand the requirements for testing before circuits are energised
  • Understand the requirements for testing energised installations
  • Understand the requirements for the initial verification, testing and commissioning of electrical installations
  • Understand the requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documentation
  • Be able to confirm safe systems of work and the suitability of the electrical installation for initial verification
  • Be able to test electrical installations prior to them being placed into service
  • Be able to complete and report the outcome of the initial verification and issue the electrical installation certificate to the client
  • Be able to commission the electrical installation
Pre-requisites:

There are no formal pre-requisites to this qualification but it is recommended that candidates should have suitable knowledge of electrical theory and ideally be working within the electrical or a related industry.

Candidates should contact their local centre for further advice and guidance on suitability to undertake the qualification.
Assessment method:
    Level: 3 Credit Value: 5
  • Assessment through work performance activities and written assessments
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