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3 Days + 1 Practical Assessment DayNext intake 9th September 2026City & Guilds

Inspection & Testing
Electrical Verification.

For electricians who need City & Guilds 2391-51 Periodic Inspection & Testing to inspect existing installations and produce EICRs. This Cheshunt route covers condition codes, landlord electrical safety reports, the theory exam and a full practical assessment day in centre. City & Guilds 2391-51 approved.

Study TimeTheory first
3 days
01Theory course3 days of tutor-led study, with the theory exam first.
02+1 practical dayOne full in-centre assessment day after the theory exam.
★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 · 1,000+ students trained
Duration3 Days + 1 Practical Assessment Day
Price£649
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds
Qualification2391-51
- How you can take it

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Standard course

2391-51 Periodic Inspection

Take periodic inspection on its own if you only need EICR and existing-installation inspection work.

Time in centre3 days
Certificate2391-51
  • Periodic Inspection only
  • Full practical assessment day in centre
  • Written Exam Component
£649
City & Guilds 2391-51 Accredited4.9 Star Reviews2391-51Cheshunt, Hertfordshire3 Days + 1 Practical Assessment Day1,000+ Students Trained
Current regulations

Every UK electrician passes through this step.

Inspection and Testing is a core step for electricians who want to certify, verify and progress confidently toward NVQ, AM2 and recognised Gold Card status.

- Who it is for

For every spark needing
a current certificate.

For electricians who need City & Guilds 2391-51 Periodic Inspection & Testing to inspect existing installations and produce EICRs. This Cheshunt route covers condition codes, landlord electrical safety reports, the theory exam and a full practical assessment day in centre.

01

Working electricians

Current goal2391-51

Add the recognised regulation or specialist certificate.

Best-fit route
02

Compliance teams

Current goal2391-51

Keep records and competence current for site work.

Advisor checked
03

Self-employed installers

Current goal2391-51

Broaden services and win higher-value jobs.

Progression ready
04

Refreshers

Current goal2391-51

Update knowledge without joining a long programme.

Flexible pathway
● Requirements

Clear entry. Clear outcome.

  • Copy of your 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate (2382-18, 2382-22 or 2382-26)
  • Copy of your City & Guilds 2391-50 Initial Verification certificate, or evidence of an equivalent for Teaching/Compliance review
  • If your certificate is 2382-18 or 2382-22, confirmation that your BS 7671 knowledge is current
  • LTS approval of the evidence and initial suitability review before awarding-body or exam registration
- Upcoming intakes

Reserve your place. Short-course spaces are limited.

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9Sept 2026
Full-Time
9th September 2026

Tutor-led route - 3 days

Almost full

Don't see a date that works? - we run closed groups for teams of 10+.

- Course syllabus

Inside Periodic Inspection (C&G 2391-51). Every
unit mapped clearly.

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Periodic Inspection Methodology

Planning inspections, sampling techniques, and testing sequences for existing installations.

PeriodicInspectionMethodology
02Unit 02

Condition Coding & Reporting

Applying C1, C2, C3, FI codes, limitation statements, and recommendations.

ConditionCodingReporting
03Unit 03

EICR Documentation

Completing EICRs, observations, schedules of test results, and client communication.

EICRDocumentationCompleting
04Unit 04

Practical Assessment Day

After successfully completing the theory exam stage, expect a full day in centre for the practical periodic-inspection assessment.

PracticalAssessmentDay
05Unit 05

Periodic Inspection only

Periodic Inspection only. This is included as part of the course delivery.

PeriodicInspectiononly
5Core areas
3 Days + 1 Practical Assessment DayCourse length
3Assessments
- Assessment

How Periodic Inspection (C&G
2391-51) is assessed.

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2391-51Written

Written Theory Paper

3 Days + 1 Practical Assessment DayCity & Guilds 2391-51

Written Exam

2391-51Practical

Practical Assessment

1 full day in centreCity & Guilds 2391-51

Practical Assessment

2391-51Online

Online Exam

3 Days + 1 Practical Assessment DayCity & Guilds 2391-51

Online Exam

- Route comparison

Choosing Your Route

See what is included, what changes between routes, and whether a package gives you better value before choosing Periodic Inspection (C&G 2391-51).

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- Successful Students

What Our Students Say

Hear directly from learners who used Learn Trade Skills to progress their electrical training route.

*****Pete A.
PA
5.0 RatingPeriodic Inspection (C&G 2391-51)

Now confident carrying out EICRs on existing installations. The tutors were excellent.

*****Michael R.
MR
5.0 RatingDomestic Installer Package

Left the office, joined the trade. Seven weeks in Cheshunt, first paid job the following Monday.

*****Sarah J.
SJ
5.0 RatingGold Card Pathway

LTS sequenced the Level 2 and NVQ around my work so I never lost a week of income.

- Next step

Next steps after Periodic
Inspection (C&G 2391-51).

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- Frequently Asked

Everything you need
to know, upfront.

Should I do 2391-51 or 2391-52?

If you only need periodic inspection (condition reports on existing installations), the 2391-51 is sufficient. However, the 2391-52 (combined) covers both and is the most popular choice.

What is an EICR?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal document that reports on the condition of an existing electrical installation, identifying any defects or non-compliance.

Is there a practical assessment day?

Yes. After successfully completing the theory exam stage, expect a full day in centre for the practical assessment so your periodic-inspection skills can be assessed on the test rig.

What are the entry requirements?

Copy of your 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate (2382-18, 2382-22 or 2382-26). Copy of your City & Guilds 2391-50 Initial Verification certificate, or evidence of an equivalent for Teaching/Compliance review. If your certificate is 2382-18 or 2382-22, confirmation that your BS 7671 knowledge is current. LTS approval of the evidence and initial suitability review before awarding-body or exam registration.

What qualification will I receive?

You will work toward 2391-51 recognition for Periodic Inspection (C&G 2391-51).

How long does the course take?

Periodic Inspection (C&G 2391-51) is currently listed as 3 Days + 1 Practical Assessment Day.

- Ready to advance?

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Before you start

Books & references

This list comes from the LTS course catalogue. Check it again before attending in case a publication edition changes.

Required books

Buy or otherwise obtain the current physical editions listed below.

Required books must be obtained before the first course day.

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  • On-Site Guide, BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 (9th Edition)

    Current Amendment 4 on-site reference for installation and assessment work.

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  • Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing (10th Edition)

    Current Amendment 4 inspection-and-testing reference.

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