A course in the examination and testing of electrical |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

This course presents a course in the examination and testing of the electrical equipment. The course provides guidance on types of equipment and their construction, the use of appropriate test instruments and the recording of data, the inspection and testing of electrical equipment and appliances such as luminaires, and information technology supplied by a plug, socket or similar equipment.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Who should attend?

Electrical Engineers
Personnel in the department of testing of electrical equipment

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

Understand the requirements of the Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
Be aware of the legal requirements for maintenance of electrical equipment
Understand the scope and requirements of Maintenance
Be able to identify the classification of equipment
Be familiar with the requirements of inspection for users and formal visual inspection

Course Outline

Identify definitions and their meanings from the descriptions given in the CoP
Specify the requirements of statutory obligations and non-statutory standards and guidance in relation to maintenance of electrical equipment
Identify premises that are within the scope of the statutory and non-statutory documents
Identify the guidance given by the Health and Safety Executive relating to electrical equipment
Explain the legal requirement to maintain electrical equipment in a safe condition
State the reasons for inspecting and testing electrical equipment and systems
Identify the scope of the CoP for the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment
Identify SI units of measurement in relation to electrical equipment inspection and testing
Identify the multiples and sub multiples of SI units
State the classification of equipment construction
Identify relevant construction and identification marks
State how electric shock occurs
State how protective measures in an installation relate to the protection of connected equipment (i.e. Automatic Disconnection using fuses, circuit breakers and RCDs)
State how equipment construction protects against electric shock
Explain the impact of conductor resistance on the effectiveness of protective measures
Identify reasons for requiring the use of RCDs
Identify the different types of electrical test
State the factors which determine the frequency of inspecting and testing
Explain how to carry out risk assessments based on the factors identified
Specify what needs to be considered when carrying out a formal visual inspection
Identify tests that are suitable for the different types and classifications of in-service equipment
Identify fake or inappropriate equipment
Identify the range of test instruments that can be used for testing electrical equipment
Explain the need for test instruments and accessories to be accurate and in good working order
Understand how to safely isolate a supply before working on equipment
Understand the difference between switching and isolation
Calculate the resistance of the flexible cable conductors and protective conductors
Specify how to carry out protective conductor continuity testing
Specify how to carry out insulation resistance testing 1
Understand the application of the protective conductor/touch current test
Specify how to carry out polarity checks
Specify how to carry out functional checks
Describe the requirement for testing RCDs
Specify the requirements for testing equipment lead sets
Understand requirements for equipment that has a high protective conductor current
Interpret results that come from testing
Specify the actions to be taken with damaged or faulty equipment
Explain the purpose of in-service inspection and testing documentation 2. state the benefits of keeping records

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

20 - 24 Sep, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Sep, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

A course in the examination and testing of electrical equipment

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees