City and Guilds 2382-12 17th Edition Electrical Course Manchester

City & Guilds 17th Edition 2382-12 IEE Electrical Training Course

Course Overview

The 2382-12 17^th Edition Manchester includes all essential elements of the previous 17^th Edition course and also now includes the new amendment 1 sections.

The 2382-12 remains a classroom based course with no practical work and focuses on the essential aspects of 17^th Edition Regulations.

The new sections set out in amendment 1 that are covered in the new 17^th Edition course, are as follows:

New Section 444 - Measures against Electromagnetic disturbances:Any equipment such as lifts, transformers and fluorescent lighting can cause electromagnetic disturbances and this interference can damage IT equipment, components and circuits.  This new section suggests recommendations to avoid and reduce electromagnetic disturbances.

New Section 534 - Devices for protection against overvoltage (surge protection): Transient voltages can have a peak value of 6kV. Lightning strike and electrical switching can give transient overvoltages to installations. This new section requires the installation of SPDs to limit transient overvoltages and divert surge current away from sensitive equipment.

New Section 710 - Medical locations: Strict measures are needed to ensure the safety of medical patients especially where they are likely to be subjected to the application of medical electrical equipment.

New Section 729 - Operating or maintenance gangways: Regulation 15 of the Electricity at Work Act requires working space, access and lighting to be correctly and adequately provided where work is being carried out. This new section includes requirements for gangway width, access, emergency access and emergency evacuation.

Appendix Six - Model forms for certification and reporting: Periodic inspection and testing is required because electrical installations can deteriorate over time. As legislation states that electrical installations should be maintained, periodic inspection and testing of installations is required.

Assessment

There is a two hour long examination that tests your understanding of the subject matter which is taken on the third day of the 17^th Edition Manchester course.

Certification

All learners who successfully pass the 2382-12 17^th Edition course and examination will receive a qualification certificate proving that they are qualified to carry out work to 17^th Edition standards.

Length

The entire 17^th Edition course including amendment 1 is three days long in total.

Suitability

This course is most suited to anyone wanting to work in the electrical industry, or those who are already working in the industry but now need to update their skills to cover the new 17^th Edition amendment 1 regulations.

Progression and Development

The 17^th Edition qualification is one of the basic standard qualifications required, to work in the electrical industry.

Anyone holding a 2382-12 17^th Edition will be able to continue on to further, higher level qualifications in order to develop their skills, knowledge and employability.

Pre-requisites

To gain entry to the 2382-12, learners must have an interest in the subject and a desire to learn.

There are no formal entry requirements, however the nature and intensity of this course means that any prior electrical knowledge and training would be highly beneficial and advantageous for the understanding and chance of success on this course.

Course Reading Material

All learners must familiarise themselves with, and bring to the course, a current copy of the 17^th Edition amendment 1, green book.