City & Guilds 239-10 - Certificate in Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings (Part P)

Who is the Course aimed at?

The primary aim of this knowledge based Level 3 qualification is to enable practising electricians, operating in the domestic environment, to gain an understanding of how electrical installations in dwellings must comply with all relevant Building Regulations.

This qualification is suitable for candidates working in the building trades and others who require a working knowledge of how electrical installations in dwellings can affect the building construction.

This Course is only suitable for candidates working in England and Wales as there are different regulations in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What does the Course cover?

The Course is designed around the Government approved Document P (electrical safety) which came into effect in January 2005.

The Course concentrates on ensuring that practising electricians, who work within a domestic environment, have an acceptable level of knowledge of how electrical installations in dwellings must comply with all relevant Building Regulations.

Why should I attend this Course?

Since Document P came into effect, the mainstream work of domestic electrical installers and electricians working in dwellings became subject to the requirements and procedures associated with Building Control.

Electricians / domestic electrical installers need to appreciate the requirements that apply to the building work that they carry out in connection with their electrical work, and need to understand the way that Building Control works and the procedures that need to be followed.

The primary aim of this qualification is to enable suitable candidates to gain an understanding of how electrical installations in dwellings must comply with all relevant Building Regulations.

How long does the Course take?

We offer the 2393-10 as a one-day Course with the on-line examination in the afternoon.

What does it cost and what is included?

The total cost for the 2393-10 is £165 + VAT.  This includes all revision, course handouts, assessment and certification fees.  For this Course we require payment in full to confirm a booking.

Full Course fees will be charged for cancellations within 21 days of the Course date (unless we cancel due to insufficient student numbers or you have made prior agreement with us regarding your reason for possible non-attendance).

What happens after the Course?

Once you have completed the on-line examination, your results will be uploaded to City & Guilds who will issue a certificate within approximately two weeks.  This certificate is then sent to us for checking and providing that all the details are correct we will forward it to you.

What does the Assessment involve?

The Assessment for the 2393-10 certificate is a 40 minutes, 20 question, on-line, open-book examination.  

How do I book a place?

The easiest and quickest way to book a place on this Course is to telephone the office (Burgess Hill Centre: 01444 870860 or Portsmouth Centre: 02392 190190) and speak to one of our advisers.  They will be able to discuss dates and availability with you and can take payment by debit/credit card to confirm your place.

Alternatively, you can email us for dates and availability or, if we have already sent you a booking form, you can complete and return it with your payment.  It’s important that all bookings are sent to the Burgess Hill centre – details can be found on the Centre Information Sheet/Map.

Please note that all places are sold on a first come, first served basis.  Places can only be confirmed on receipt of payment.  We would advise that you check availability with us before returning your booking form.

What should I do to prepare for the Course?

After you have confirmed your place, we will send you a booking confirmation, timetable and receipted invoice.  Please contact the office immediately should any of these items be missing from your booking confirmation package.

You will need a copy of the following books for the Course and examination:

  • Electrical Installers’ Guide to the Building Regulations (ISBN: 0-9548791-0-4, approx. £20)
  • Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations (ISBN: 978-0-86341-862-4, approx. £20)
  • Approved Document P, available as a free download from the internet

Books are available to buy from the IET, from electrical suppliers such as City Electrical Factors and Medlock Electrical, from bookshops or from on-line retailers such as Amazon.

What should I bring with me for the Course?

You must bring the following with you for the Course:

  • Electrical Installers’ Guide to the Building Regulations (ISBN: 0-9548791-0-4, approx. £20)
  • Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations (ISBN: 978-0-86341-862-4, approx. £20)
  • Approved Document P, available as a free download from the internet
  • Pen, paper and calculator
  • Photo I.D. such as passport, driving licence or company I.D. card (you will not be allowed to sit the on-line examination without this)