NEW!! 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671-18) / City&Guilds 2382-18
The purpose of the course is to familiarise practising electricians, technicians, supervisors etc with the requirements of the 18th edition IEE wiring regulations (BS7671) and its implications.
The purpose of the course is to familiarise practising electricians, technicians, supervisors etc with the requirements of the 18th edition IEE wiring regulations (BS7671:18) and its implications
Objectives
To meet the needs of candidates who work in the Building Services Engineering sector such as Electricians, and who need to be able to demonstrate knowledge of the IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Entry Requirements
Delegates will ideally have general background knowledge of electrical installation contracting
Course Summary
| On successful completion of this course, the delegate will be able to demonstrate an understanding and be conversant with the format, content and application of the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671: 2018 (18th edition). |
Achievement of the course objectives will be verified by theoretical on line assessment.
Duration: 3 days (or 1day for delegates who already hold 17th Ed) | Delegates: 6 | Venue: RT Training Solutions in Ipswich
Electrical Principles One (EP1)
Designed for members of staff who have little or no knowledge of electrical principles as relevant to railway signalling and who require an understanding of fundamental first principles

Designed for members of staff who have little or no knowledge of electrical principles as relevant to railway signalling and who require an understanding of fundamental first principles.
Objectives:
At the end of this course successful delegates will: Possess basic competencies in the foundation subjects. Be able to carry out simple fault finding.
Entry Requirements:
This is a foundation module; No previous knowledge or experience is required.
Course Summary:
- SI Units
- Electron Theory
- Basic Circuit Theory
- Ohms Law
- Series/Parallel/Compound Circuits
- Power
- Magnetism/Relay Theory
- AC Power & Generators
- Inductance
- Capacitance
- Transformer Theory
- Fault Finding Techniques
- Introductory Diagram Reading
Duration: 5 days | Delegates: 6 | Venue: RT Training Solutions in Ipswich
Electrical Principles Two (EP2)
Designed for members of staff who have a basic knowledge of electrical principles as relevant to railway signalling and who require a greater understanding of fundamental principles
Designed for members of staff who have a basic knowledge of electrical principles as relevant to railway signalling and who require a greater understanding of fundamental principles.
Objectives:
At the end of this course successful delegates will: Possess competencies in the foundation subjects. Be able to carry out fault finding. Possess an intermediate knowledge of diagram reading.
Entry Requirements:
This is an intermediate module. Previous attendance on Electrical Principles One (EP1), or equivalent is required.
Course Summary:
- Electrostatics
- AC Theory
- Impedance
- Inductive Reactance
- Capacitive Reactance
- Series R-L-C Circuits
- Power Transformer Theory
- Practical DC Motors
- Further Fault Finding Techniques
- Further Diagram Reading
Duration: 5 days | Delegates: 8 | Venue: RT Training Solutions in Ipswich
Portable Applicance Testing (City & Guilds 2377)
This course is designed for all those who need the theoretical and practical knowledge to competently inspect and test portable and transportable appliances to the requirements of the electricity at work regulations
This course aims to give candidates a comprehensive overview of the requirements of Electricity at Work Regulations, for inspection, testing and maintenance.
Objectives:
Successful completion will result in the award of a City & Guilds 2377-22 Certificate.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must have a basic knowledge of electrical principles.
Course Summary:
- Legal requirements, approved code of practice and guidance for PAT Testing
- Inspection and test procedures
- Selection and use of test equipment
- Electrical Testing
- Recording of information
- Guidance on maintenance regimes
Duration: 2 days | Delegates: 4 | Venue: RT Training Solutions in Ipswich
Level 3 Award in Initial Verification (City&Guilds 2391-52)
This course is designed for practising electricians who are involved in Initial Verification and certification of new installations. It is one of the replacement qualifications for the C&G 2394
Objectives:
This course aims to prepare delegates for the practical and theoretical assessments leading to award of the City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 certificate.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must have: 18th Edition wiring regs (C&G 2382-18). It would also be expected that candidates have a basic knowledge and understanding of electrical science and principles and experience of electrical installation work either within the electrical contracting industry or an allied trade.
Course Summary:
| This course is intended for learners who wish to verify new installations and periodic testing.
It has been designed to enable learners to understand the principles, practices and legislation for the initial verification of electrical installations with statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements. Its content is the knowledge needed by a learner to underpin the application skills for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrical installations. |
Achievement of the course objectives will be verified by both practical and theoretical on-line assessment.
Duration: 5 days | Delegates: 6 | Venue: RT Training Solutions in Ipswich
Part P - Electrical Installations in Dwellings (City & Guilds 2393-01)
This 1 day course is aimed to provide practising electricians, already operating in the domestic environment, to upgrade their existing knowledge to incorporate an understanding of how electrical installations in dwellings must comply with all relevant Building Regulations
Objectives:
This course aims to prepare delegates for the practical and theoretical assessments (City & Guilds 2393-01 certificate)
Entry Requirements:
This qualification does not cater for those that need to learn how to meet the technical requirements when carrying out such work therefore we are only able to take on qualified electricians with the appropriate knowledge and skills.
Course Summary:
| The government approved Document P; (electrical safety) came into effect on the 1st January 2005. This meant that mainstream work of domestic electrical installers became subject to the requirements and procedures associated with Building Control for the first time. |
Since 2005, Domestic electrical installers have needed to gain an understanding of the requirements that apply to the building work they carry out in connection with their electrical work, and they need to understand the way that Building Control works and the procedures that need to be followed.
Duration: 1 day | Delegates: 6 | Venue: RT Training Solutions in Ipswich
Level 3 Award in Periodic / Initial verification combined (City&Guilds 2391-52)
This course is designed for practising electricians who are involved in Periodic Verification and certification.
This course is designed for practising electricians who are involved in the periodic verification and certification of existing installations.
Objectives:
This course aims to prepare delegates for the practical and theoretical assessments (City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 certificate)
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must have: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 (C&G 2382-18). It would also be expected that candidates have a basic knowledge and understanding of electrical science and principles, and experience of electrical installation work either within the electrical contracting industry or an allied trade.
Course Summary:
| Intended for learners who have previously gained qualifications in Initial Verification, perhaps through a recognised apprenticeship and wish to expand their skills to include reporting on the condition of existing electrical installations.
This course is designed to enable learners to understand the principles, practices and legislation for periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting of electrical installations in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements. Its content is the knowledge needed by a learner to underpin the application skills for the periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting of electrical installations. |
Achievement of the course objectives will be verified by both practical and theoretical on-line assessment.
Duration: 5 days | Delegates: 6 | Venue: RT Training Solutions in Ipswich
Level 3 Award in Initial Verification (City&Guilds 2391-50)
This course is designed for practising electricians who are involved in Initial Verification and certification of new installations. It is one of the replacement qualifications for the C&G 2394
Objectives:
This course aims to prepare delegates for the practical and theoretical assessments leading to award of the City & Guilds 2391-50 Level 3 certificate.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must have: 18th Edition wiring regs (C&G 2382-18). It would also be expected that candidates have a basic knowledge and understanding of electrical science and principles and experience of electrical installation work either within the electrical contracting industry or an allied trade.
Course Summary:
| This course is intended for learners who wish to verify new installations and perhaps never need to carry out Periodic Inspection and Testing.
It has been designed to enable learners to understand the principles, practices and legislation for the initial verification of electrical installations with statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements. Its content is the knowledge needed by a learner to underpin the application skills for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrical installations. |
Achievement of the course objectives will be verified by both practical and theoretical on-line assessment.
Duration: 5 days | Delegates: 6 | Venue: RT Training Solutions in Ipswich


















