Part P Preparation Electrical Course

The PTT Part P Preparation Course is designed to help those who are seeking employment in the electrical industry but are unable to commit to a long term college training course.

The aim of the course is to train candidates to the level of competence required to become a Part P registered installer.

We provide high quality training; teaching students not only the technical skills but explaining the principles on which the techniques are based. Our students benefit from our small class sizes and patient and knowledgeable trained staff and leave us satisfied and keen to begin a career in electrical installations (see our testimonials page on the website).

The Part P Preparation Course comprises four modules: Installer 1, Installer 2, City & Guilds 2382-12 and City & Guilds 2392 which, if successfully completed, enables candidates to begin a career in the electrical industry as a domestic electrician.

Installer 1 introduces basic electrical theory while the practical element of the course covers the majority of electrical circuits found in domestic premises and also introduces testing.

We have a large fully equipped workshop to support students during practical instruction.

• Installer 1 - 5 days
• Installer 2 - 5 days
• City & Guilds 2382-12 - 3 days
• City & Guilds 2392-10 - 4 days

No previous electrical experience required.

PTT Installer 1 Electrical Training Course

The first part of the course introduces the candidate to basic electrical theory. The practical element of the course allows candidates to build and test the majority of electrical circuits found in domestic premises.

Each student will have a spacious work area and all circuits installed will be tested and energized.

• Basic Electricity - 1.5 days
• Atomic Theory of current flow
• Current and Voltage
• Resistance
• Ohm's Law
• Resistors in series and parallel
• AC theory - frequency, capacitance and inductive reactance
• Magnetism - permanent and electromagnets
• Transformers
• Basic Practical - 3.5 days
• Safe Isolation
• Wire types and sizes
• Cable preparation and termination
• Wiring systems
• Protective devices - fuses and circuit breakers
• Understanding and constructing a ring and radial power circuit
• Understanding and constructing one and two way lighting circuits
• Testing of all circuits constructed
• Continuity and insulation resistance testing
• Testing of earth loop impedance and fault current

PTT Installer 2 Electrical Training Course

This course is intended as the next step for those who have taken PTT Installer 1 and as a course for those who already possess the basic knowledge but feel that they would benefit from some practical instruction and experience.

It is a useful precursor to the City & Guilds 2382 course and also lays foundations for the City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 [Inspection and Test].

• Safe Isolation
• Electrical circuit fundamentals
• Earth Loop Impedance
• Overcurrent protection
• Volt drop
• Earthing and Bonding
• Residual Current Devices
• Testing fundamentals
• Continuity and insulation resistance testing
• Testing of earth loop impedance and fault current
• RCD testing
• Construction of circuits using different wiring systems:
• ~ T&E
• ~ Singles and conduit
• ~ SWA
• Lighting, loop in and switch fed, including extractor fan
• Radial circuits i.e., immersion, cooker, shower
• Ring Final circuits, fused spurs

City & Guilds 2382-12 Level 3 Award in the Requirements Electrical Installations BS 7671: June 2008 (2011)

Who should attend the 17th Edition Training Course
 ~ Electricians
 ~ Domestic Installers
 ~ Maintenance Personnel
 ~ Supervisors
 ~ Managers
 ~ Anyone dealing with electrical installations or wiring

The course concludes with an open book multiple-choice online exam. Candidates have two hours to answer all sixty questions; the exam result is immediately available.

• The legal status and association with statutory documents
• Scope, object and fundamental requirements for safety
• Assessment of general characteristics of the supply
• Protection for safety (design)
• Selection and erection of equipment (installation)
• Inspection and Testing
• Special installations or locations
• Revision for the City and Guilds 2382-12 examination

City & Guilds 2392-10 Level 2 Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing & Initial Verification

This qualification is awarded to meet the requirements of the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008) and is restricted to the Initial Verification process.

The qualification is gained by the successful completion of both a theory (closed book) multiple-choice online examination of one hour and forty minutes duration and a two hour practical assessment.

• Requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations
• Inspection of new work
• Completion of an Electrical Installation Certificate, Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate, Schedule of Inspections and a Schedule of Test Results.
• Approved test methods