VENUE - KITS TRAINING CENTRE

DURATION: 4 Days including City & Guilds On-Line Exam

AIM:

To familiarise those who have a sound working knowledge of electrical installations with the requirements of BS 7671 IEE 17th Edition requirements for electrical installations.

This is an up-grade course for electricians who need an understanding of the latest requirements of the regulations.

Included in the course fee is a two hour City and Guilds 2381external multiple choice examination for the candidate.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of the course, the delegates will be conversant with the layout of BS 7671 and its 7 parts and appendices. He/She will be able to size cables, conduits, trunking, and earth bonding conductors and have knowledge of the special requirements of part 6 (Special Locations).

COURSE CONTENT:

• Introduction to BS 7671 including numbering system.
• Layout of parts and appendices.
• Bonding arrangements.
• Protection against direct and indirect contact.
• Earth loop impedance and disconnection times.
• Diversity and cable calculations.
• Introduction to the ‘On Site Guide’.
• Special locations.
• Testing and inspection.
• Scope, fundamental requirements for safety, definitions and assessment of general characteristics.

Delegates must have the following documents:

1. Requirements for electrical installations 17th Edition BS 7671 including amendments
no 1 - 2. (ISBN 0-86341-373-0)
2. IEE On Site Guide to BS 7671 including amendments no 1 - 2. (ISBN 0-86341-374-9)