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The 2330 Certificate in Electrotechnology
This is where to start. Originally the 236, then the 2360, then the 2351 and now the 2330. It is broken down into the following, click on each unit to see the contents*:
2330 Level 2
- Unit 201 (Multi choice exam)
- Unit 202 (Multi choice exam)
- Unit 203 (Multi choice exam)
- Unit 204 (Practical assessment)
- Unit 205 (Multi choice exam)
- Unit 206 (Practical assessment)
2330 Level 3
- Unit 301 (Multi choice exam)
- Unit 302 (Practical assessment and written exam)
- Unit 303 (Practical assessment and written exam)
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The 2330 forms the underpinning knowledge requirements for the NVQ as well as being respected qualifications in their own right. A good provider balances theory to practical activities at around 50% and should give you a good footing in your quest to practise as an electrician.
* This is for the Installation (Buildings and Structures) route, there are other available routes such as electrical maintenance and street lighting, visit the City and Guilds website for more information.
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IEE 2382 17th Edition
Originally desgined to bring electricians up to date with the latest changes contained within the IEE Regulations and the necessary amendments. Today the qualification is seemingly open to all regardless of experience or background as there is no stipulation by the City and Guilds about the entrance requirements. The course is a multi choice course and is open book, meaning you can take the BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations book into the exam. The pass rate is high, there are few failures on this course due to the open book nature of the exam and the wide variety of information sources available. Generally speaking, if you are able to use an index and display a modicum of electrical installation knowledge, you should be a guaranteed pass.
Full course 2382-10
This option is open to anyone to attend. If you completed your 16th Edition before 2001 or if you do not have a Regulations qualification, then you must do this course.
Update course 2383-20
If you completed your 16th Edition qualification after 2001 or you have a recent technical certificate at Level 3 (such as the 2360 or the 2330) after 2004, then you can complete just the update course.
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The 2391/Level 3 Certificate in Inspection and Testing
This is the exam that everyone seems to dread. With a pass rate approximately at 45%, that's probably the reason why.
The examination is closed book, written, and in two parts. There are also 4 practical assessments. To complete the certificate, you need the following:
- 2391-101 Inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations (written)
- 2391-102 Practical application of the inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations (practical)
The written paper is in 2 parts, short answer and long answer and the practical assessment is in four parts, a visual inspection, measurement of Zs (including non IEE Wiring Regulations conformity), insulation resistance with built in faults and a simulated periodic inspection. It is held in reasonably high esteem within the industry because of the difficulty of the written element of the exam and the low pass rate. To pass the written exam does require quite detailed knowledge of the whole inspection and testing process and an excellent understanding of Guidance Note 3 published by the IEE.
There is a new course soon to be offered by the City and Guilds aimed at those who are not comfortable passing a Level 3 Inspection and Test course. This will be offered by both City and Guilds and EAL and at Level 2 and will be a multiple choice exam rather than a written one like its level 3 counterpart. The courses are numbered:
2392-10 - Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification
This course is an introduction to testing and inspection and is designed to give the operative an introduction to inspection and testing before they start the 2391. As the pass rate is so low on the 2391, this may be a useful qualification.
The 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations is due for release the beginning of 2008 and will come into force in June 2008. All qualifications are due to be updated to allow for these changes, including 3 new course based around Building Regulations, the 2393-10, the 2393-30 and the 2393-30. Please visit this site or sign up for the newsletter for more up to date information.