City and Guilds Initial and Periodic 2391 (Choose 50, 51 or 52 combined) (Parent)

Course Overview

• Course Overview

  Candidates can choose which 2391 course they complete. Training takes place in the centre according to your choses (i.e. 2391-50, 51 or 52). The final assessments and 2hr online exam normally takes place on the last day of the course. This course is aimed at experienced electricians who need the industry-standard qualification for signing off electrical work and producing EICRs.

  
  

  What the Online Course Includes

  • Full theory training online Access for up to 6 months, mobile-friendly, self-paced learning.

  • Initial Verification

    • Inspecting new installations

    • Completing EICs & MEIWCs

  • Periodic Inspection & Testing

    • Assessing existing installations

    • Producing EICRs

  • Legislation & standards BS 7671 requirements, safe isolation, testing before/after energisation.

  • Understanding test results Interpreting measurements, identifying defects, coding observations.

• Entry Requirements

  Candidates must be 18 or over and would be expected that candidates are Level 2 or above qualified and practicing Electricians and understanding of electrical science and principles and experience of electrical installation work either within the electrical contracting industry or an allied trade. It is aimed at practising electricians who have a current 18th Edition certificate but not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or who require some update of training before going onto other City & Guilds qualifications. This qualification prepares candidates for the initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installation work.

• Do I need this course?

  You only need the City & Guilds 2391-52 if you want to legally and professionally demonstrate competence in inspection & testing — especially for EICRs, signing off installations, or becoming a Qualified Supervisor (QS) for NICEIC/NAPIT.

  You need it if any of these apply:

  • You want to produce EICRs for customers or landlords

  • You want to sign off your own and others electrical work

  • You want to become a QS for NICEIC/NAPIT

  • You want to show competence for commercial or industrial inspection & testing

  • You want a recognised Level 3 qualification for insurance or compliance

    
    

    The training will cover you for the three versions of the same course:-

    2391-50, 2391-51 and 2391-52 are three versions of the same qualification, each covering a different part of inspection & testing.The difference is simple:

    • 2391-50 = Initial Verification (new installations)

    • 2391-51 = Periodic Inspection (existing installations / EICRs)

    • 2391-52 = Both combined (new + existing)

    This is fully supported by CCTS and you can choose to do any of the exams. Please let us know if you want to downgrade. (Please note exam prices are the same)

• Need Extra time to revise? & approximate Certification Times

  Your exam will normally take place at the end of the course. However, if the tutor or assessor agrees that additional study time is required, you may be offered the option to return at the end of the next available course. Please inform your class tutor if you believe you need additional time so this can be discussed. For more information refer to our website Terms & Conditions of Service.

  Our aim and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is to achieve successful candidate certification within 30 working days from completion of exams/assessments, receipt of all prerequisite information (e.g. past certificates), and payment in full. Certification is subject to final approval by the relevant Awarding Body External Verifier.

• Reading Material & Text books required?

  Candidates will have all the books made available to them to use whilst training from CCTS Liibrary, which are necessary to complete the course. However we do recommend that candidates purchase, for their own later use the following textbooks which can be purchased from us or seperatley online:-

  The 3 books you now need (A4:2026 versions)

  1. BS 7671:2018 + A4:2026 (The Orange Book)

  This is the newest Wiring Regulations, replacing the 2022 Brown Book.Updated for all four amendments including:

  • Stationary Secondary Batteries

  • Power over Ethernet

  • Revised medical locations

  • New test result schedules

  2. IET Guidance Note 3 – 10th Edition (2026)

  This is the latest GN3, fully updated to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026.Includes updates on:

  • Identification of conductors

  • Prosumers electrical installations

  • New EFLI maximum permissible values

  • Updated inspection frequencies

  3. IET On-Site Guide – 9th Edition (2026)

  Updated to align with BS 7671:2018+A4:2026.Includes new topics such as:

  • Bidirectional/unidirectional protective devices

  • Stationary Secondary Batteries

  • Updated Zs values

  • RCD selection guidance