The Institution of Engineering and Technology was formed by the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) and now has more than 150,000 members worldwide. It is the largest professional engineering society in Europe and the second largest of its type in the world.

TRAIN TO THE 17th EDITION

The IEE Wiring Regulations Seventeenth Edition BS 7671: 2008 was published in January 2008. Electrical training courses and associated City & Guilds exams available from the Institution of Engineering and Technology will enable you to train in preparation for the new Standard coming into force on 1 July 2008.

17th Edition Workshop on BS7671: 2008

BS 7671: 2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations (IEE Wiring Regulations Seventeenth Edition) was issued in January 2008.

This workshop highlights the significant changes that will take effect when the new Standard supersedes the 16th Edition, BS 7671: 2001 on 1 July 2008.

It is aimed at:

1. Those who require an overview of the changes but do not need a qualification

2. Those who hold City & Guilds 2381 from 2001-2007 and require an upgrade course to prepare for City & Guilds 2382-20.

Workshop topics will include:

• Overview of BS 7671: 2008

• Summary of new material inclusions

• Explanation of the many important technical changes

• Information about guidance documents, courses City & Guilds qualifications

For more information about the course visit www.theiet.org/coursesdd



Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements For Electrical Installations : BS 7671 (Seventeenth Edition)

This course is aimed at practising electricians and electrical contractors and is intended to ensure that they are conversant with the format, content and the application of BS 7671: 2008. Following the course, delegates will normally sit the City & Guilds 2382-10 examination.

The course is also suitable for others who may require a basic working knowledge of BS 7671.

Topics include:

• Detailed examination of all parts of BS 7671

• Selection and sizing of cables

• Sizing of protective conductors

• Using the IEE On-Site Guide

• Preparation for City & Guilds 2382-10 examination

For more information about the course visit www.theiet.org/coursesdd



17th Edition Design BS 7671:2008

This course is aimed at the needs of designers, specifiers and others involved in the design and specification, of low voltage electrical installations.

Topics include:

Overcurrent protection - principles and practice

• Shock protection - principles and practice

• Isolation and switching

• Selection and erection of equipment

• Special installations or locations

A design exercise based on a real installation will enable participants to apply much of what they have learnt.

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Principles and Sizing of Earthing and Bonding

The objectives of the course are to ensure that delegates are: fully conversant with the requirements of the Standard; understand the associated theory to enable a complete design to be produced compliant with the standard; are able to completely size and define a full working installation compliant with the standard.

This course will cover:

• Earthing systems defined in BS 7671 - TNS, TN-C-S and TT

• Definitions and descriptions

• Principles of Earthing and automatic disconnection

• Definitions and practical sizing of:

  • Earthing conductor
  • Circuit protective conductors
  
  
  • Bonding conductors
  
  
  • Supplementary bonding conductors

• Residual current devices

• Special locations

• Practical examples

For more information about the course visit www.theiet.org/coursesdd



Electrical Basics Course

This two day course is intended to provide an understanding of terminology, units of measurement and basic electrical theory. It will be of particular benefit to those of a non-electrical background or with limited electrical knowledge. It will also serve as a refresher for those whose knowledge has perhaps got a little rusty with passing time.

The course is intended primarily as a foundation to enable participants to gain more benefit from attendance at a subsequent technical course, in particular the Portable Appliance Testing, Testing of Electrical Installations and Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations courses. A 10% discount will be given on any of the above courses when booked in conjunction with this Basic Electrical Course.

• Basic parameters and units of measurement

• Types of electric current

• Electrical power and energy

• The basic electric circuit

• Insulation and continuity resistance

• Electrical protection and calculation of protective device ratings

• The principles of earthing

• Switching and isolation of electrical equipment

• Plug connections and polarity

• The use of extension leads

• Examples of electrical equipment hazards

Some practical work is included.

For more information about the course visit www.theiet.org/coursesdd



Electrical Maintenance

This course is aimed at management and supervisory staff taking on responsibilities for the maintenance of electrical systems, installations, plant and equipment. The course should also benefit general maintenance and plant managers, estate managers and mechanical and electrical contractors. For those already engaged in handling Electrical Maintenance the course will provide a valuable refresher and a basis for auditing present company arrangements.

Advanced maintenance techniques such as reliability centred maintenance (RCM) are outside the scope of the course.

Topics include:

• Need for maintenance, types and strategy, legal aspects

• Transformers and switchgear

• Low voltage electrical installations and equipment

• Lightning protection systems

• Lighting installations

• Fire detection and alarm systems

• Standby power supplies

• Motor driven plant

• Personnel, including competence, training, use of contractors

• Documentation and records

For more information about the course visit www.theiet.org/coursesdd



Testing of Electrical Installations

This one-day short course is an introduction to testing to BS 7671: 2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations (IEE Wiring Regulations Seventeenth Edition) and is particularly suitable for those who lack practical experience or require a refresher. The course combines formal teaching with "hands-on" practical sessions and assumes a basic understanding of BS 7671 technical requirements.

A series of test boards embrace the following tests:

• Continuity of protective conductors

• Ring circuit continuity

• Insulation resistance and polarity

• Live polarity, earth loop impedance, prospective fault current and RCD operation

Delegates will be able to practise these tests for themselves.

Ideally, delegates should have personal copies of BS 7671: 2008 and IEE Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing as these are referenced throughout the course.

For more information about the course visit www.theiet.org/coursesdd



Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification (City & Guilds 2392-10)

This course is coming soon. It is designed as a first step qualification in inspection and testing. It is suitable for the less experienced seeking an introduction to the basic aspects of the inspection, testing and verification processes.

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Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2391-10)

This scheme is aimed at those with practical experience of inspection and testing of LV electrical installations, who require to become certificated possibly for NICEIC purposes. It is not suitable for beginners (see one day testing and fundamental courses above).

In addition to relevant practical experience, delegates must possess a good working knowledge of the technical requirements of BS 7671 to City & Guilds 2382 certificate standard or equivalent. (See three day course and Workshop on BS 7671:2008).

The full programme comprises:

• A three-day course covering: the requirements of BS 7671:2008 for inspection, testing and certification and guidance given in IEE Guidance Note 3, Inspection & Testing; practical demonstrations and "hands-on" sessions; preparation for practical assessment and written examination.

• A practical assessment of up to 4 hours duration, one to one with a qualified assessor.

• A revision day in preparation for the written assessment designed to improve your exam technique

• A written examination (closed book) in two sections comprising short answer and structured questions.

For more information about the course visit www.theiet.org/coursesdd



The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (Northern Ireland, 1991)

The Electricity at Work Regulations affect everyone in employment in the UK. They apply to all places of work - shops, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals, factories and commercial companies of all kinds.

Since its launch in early 1990, the IEE's one-day short course has enabled many thousands to understand their responsibilities. Course documentation includes a copy of the HSE Memorandum of Guidance.

The course is aimed primarily at engineers and supervisory staff with responsibility for electrical systems.

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