Question 1

What is included in the £200 fee?

Accepted Answer

The £200 fee covers full online portal access to the 2391-52 learning materials (initial verification + periodic inspection theory) plus tutor email and phone support throughout your enrolment. The City & Guilds 2391-52 written exam fee and the in-person practical assessment fees are not included - both are booked and paid separately. Contact us for current exam and practical pricing.

Question 2

Is this fully online or do I need to attend in person?

Accepted Answer

The learning materials are 100% online and self-paced. However, the full 2391-52 qualification requires hands-on practical assessments (initial verification practical + periodic inspection practical) which must be sat in person at an approved centre - either our Cheshunt centre or any other City & Guilds 2391-approved centre. The online portion is theory revision; the practicals are the qualifying assessments.

Question 3

Do I need 18th Edition first?

Accepted Answer

Yes - a current City & Guilds 2382-26 (18th Edition, BS 7671:2018+A4:2026) certificate is required before you can enrol on any 2391 course. Inspection and testing builds directly on Wiring Regulations knowledge. If you don't hold a current 18th Edition, we offer it online (£49) or in classroom (£439, 3 days).

Question 4

How does this compare to the classroom 2391-52?

Accepted Answer

Different products. The classroom 2391-52 (£1,099, 5 days at Cheshunt) is the full qualifying course - includes the practical assessments and the written exam, leading directly to the certificate. The online 2391-52 (£200, self-paced) is theory revision materials only - you still need to book and pay for the practicals + exam separately to actually earn the qualification. Online suits experienced inspectors revising for re-certification; classroom suits anyone earning the qualification for the first time.

Question 5

What condition codes will I learn (C1, C2, C3, FI)?

Accepted Answer

The online materials cover all four EICR condition codes in depth: C1 (Danger present - immediate action required), C2 (Potentially dangerous - urgent remedial action), C3 (Improvement recommended - not dangerous but recommended upgrade), and FI (Further investigation required). Correct coding is the single most-disputed part of inspection work and a major focus of the syllabus.

Question 6

Will this qualify me to issue EICRs (the 'electrical safety certificate' for landlords)?

Accepted Answer

Only after you complete the practicals and written exam. The online materials prepare you for the assessments; the qualification that legally enables EICR issuance is the full City & Guilds 2391-52 certificate awarded once you pass all components. Landlords in England need a 5-yearly EICR under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.

Question 7

How long do I have to complete the online materials?

Accepted Answer

You have 12 months of portal access from enrolment. Most learners complete the theory revision in 4-8 weeks of part-time study. Practical assessments and the written exam can be booked when you feel ready within that window.

Question 8

Is tutor support available throughout?

Accepted Answer

Yes - email and phone tutor support throughout your 12-month portal access. Our tutors are practising 2391-qualified electricians who can clarify condition coding edge cases, walk through test procedures, and prepare you for the practical assessment format.

Question 9

Where can I sit the practical and written exam?

Accepted Answer

We can arrange the practical and written exam at our Cheshunt centre as a bookable add-on once you have completed the online materials. Alternatively you can sit at any other approved C&G 2391 centre near you. Exam and practical fees are paid to the host centre directly.

Question 10

How much can I earn doing inspection and testing work?

Accepted Answer

Inspection & testing is one of the highest-earning electrical specialisms. As a self-employed inspector, EICRs typically charge £150-£300 for a domestic 3-bed property (around 2 hours work). Employed inspectors with a 2391 typically earn £35,000-£48,000 plus van and tools. See our [Electrician Salary UK 2026 guide](/blog/electrician-salary-uk-2026) for full salary tables.

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