Certificate in Applying I.S. 10101 - National Rules for Electrical Installations
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Course Overview
I.S. 10101 is the National Rules for Electrical Installations in Ireland - the standard underpinning all electrical design, installation, inspection, and certification work in the country. Until now, no standalone formal qualification existed in Ireland providing dedicated, structured training on navigating and applying it in practice.
The programme develops participants’ ability to navigate and apply the standard efficiently in real working conditions, ensuring they are current with the latest amendments and equipped to carry out, document, and certify inspection and testing activities.
This programme is relevant to all practising electricians, Registered Electrical Contractors, Qualified Certifiers, and allied professionals working in electrical compliance roles in Ireland - whether seeking formal recognition of their standards knowledge, fulfilling CPD requirements, or getting ahead of an industry where structured training on I.S. 10101 is increasingly expected.
It supports compliance with CRU and Safe Electric requirements and equips professionals for Ireland’s growing demand in renewable technologies, new and emerging electrical installations, and energy efficiency upgrades.
What makes this course different
Blended delivery combining online and on-campus sessions for flexible access across Ireland.
This programme is aligned with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and Safe Electric regulatory expectations.
Understanding the Industry
Structured formal training on national wiring regulations is well established across electrical industries in Northern Ireland, the rest of the UK, and across Europe, where periodic refresher training following major amendments is standard professional practice.
This programme brings that same level of rigour to Ireland, equipping you with the kind of demonstrable, up-to-date competence that CRU and Safe Electric increasingly expect from registered professionals.
Course Delivery and Modules
This programme is delivered over two days.
- Day 1 is held on campus at DkIT, providing hands-on guidance through I.S. 10101 and the opportunity to meet fellow participants and get set up with course materials.
- Day 2 is delivered online via live interactive sessions, applying the knowledge from Day 1 to real compliance and certification scenarios.
- Scope, structure and legal context of I.S. 10101
- Efficient rules navigation and application techniques
- Detailed analysis of Amendment 1 (A1:2024) and its impact on design, installation, inspection, and certification
- Applying I.S. 10101 to domestic, commercial and industrial installations
- Protective measures, earthing and bonding
- Inspection and testing procedures and statutory certification
- Best practice for renewable technologies and new and emerging electrical installations
Fees and Funding
Fees
Entry requirements
- Recognised Electrical Trade Craft Certificate (National Trade Certificate or equivalent, e.g. City & Guilds Electrical Installation)
- Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) status with Safe Electric
- Recognised qualification in an allied electrical or engineering discipline with demonstrable experience, subject to assessment
- English language proficiency and basic ICT skills sufficient for online learning at NFQ Level 6
- Participants must have access to a physical or digital copy of I.S. 10101 and its current amendments for use during all live sessions. A physical copy can be purchased from the DkIT Engineering Office for €60.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).