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Course Overview

Part P Course for a Domestic Electrical Installer

The full title of the qualification is the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings (2393-10).

This is course is designed to give you a working knowledge of the Building Regulations, specifically Part P. Part P covers electrical installations in domestic dwellings and will give you an understanding of what you can and cannot do when working in somebody’s home as a domestic installer.

During the course you will work your way through the online content along with the ‘Electrician’s Guide to Building Regulations’ book. Throughout the course there are quizzes to help assess your knowledge and familiarise you with the style of exam question.

Our Part P Online Course includes the following:


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Course Duration

This course is an online learning course comprised of 14 learning modules and assessments to track your progress. The course has a recommended 6-8 hours of learning time.

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Qualifications

  • City & Guilds 2393-10 Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings

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The exams

Online multiple choice exam consisting of 20 questions which you have 40 minutes to complete. (Open book exam).

The Part P exam will be sat using City & Guilds remote invigilation service, meaning you can sit the exam at home and you do not need to travel to our training centre. Click here for more information about remote invigilation, or watch a video here .

Please note the exam times are typically 08.30, 11.30 and 16.30 and City and Guilds require 5 working days notice in order to schedule the exam and arrange the invigilator. Please note Mac OS, Chrome OS and iOS devices are not supported.

Upon successful completion of the exam, you will receive a digital copy of your qualification certificate within 3 working days.

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Course literature

The following publication below is to be purchased by all customers wishing to take part in the Part P Online Course. You will need to purchase the book before starting your course. Please note that for Online Courses we do not supply or sell the course books and will have to be purchased elsewhere. Please see book title and ISBN number below to ensure you are purchasing the correct book.

Electrician’s Guide to Building Regulations – ISBN 978-1-83953-254-2

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Entry Requirements

This course has no entry requirements.

If you would like any further information about our Part P course or any of our other electrical courses, please call us on 01444 872145 and we will be delighted to help you.

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FAQs

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FAQs

Is part P difficult? ›

Part P is not an exam. If your going for Part P compliance it is an assesment of your current skills and knowledge and if you haVe been working to BS7671 and abiding by them its a piece of cake. You don't need to know everything but know where to find and use info.

Do I need part P if I haVe the 18th edition free? ›

Anyone wishing to carry out domestic electrical installations must first obtain a Part P certificate (as well as the 18th Edition qualification).

Why do you need Part P? ›

Part P was introduced in order to protect you from any form of electrical disasters and ensure only qualified tradespeople carry out electrical work in the home; this applies to those who have taken Part P courses as part of their qualifications.

Is replacing a shower notifiable? ›

Fitting a replacement electric shower does not need notification. You do however need to be competent .

What is the big book for electricians? ›

The 'big blue book' – essential reading for any electrotechnical engineer – sets out the British Standard for the installation of electrical wiring.

Does changing a light fitting require a certificate? ›

The only time a certificate can and should be used is for changes to the wiring, not changes to accessories. Secondly, an EICR is to report on the condition of the entire installation. If you have seen an EICR proforma it is several pages long and has all sorts of information on it.

What does the 18th edition allow me to do? ›

The 18th edition IET wiring regulations are a vital qualification for anyone interested in working in the electrical industry or with electrical equipment. Anyone who wishes to make alterations to an electrical installation or accommodate an electric vehicle must properly protect the wiring system.

Is changing a consumer unit notifiable? ›

Under Part P of the Electrical Safety Building Regulations (pertaining to England and Wales), replacing a consumer unit constitutes notifiable work.

Is a kitchen a special location? ›

The electrical regulations refer to high risk areas, such as bathrooms, gardens and kitchens as Special locations.

What is a new electrical circuit? ›

"Circuit. An assembly of electrical equipment supplied from the same origin and protected against overcurrent by the same protective device(s)." That means to me, that an unfused spur off a ring is not a new circuit, but if it is via a fcu it is a new circuit.

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