Qualified Certifier (QC) in Electrical Testing and Verification
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Course Overview
This Qualified Certifier (QC) Electrical, Testing and Verification course covers the fundamental knowledge and understanding of Electrical, Testing and Verification. This course is ideal for qualified Electricians, Advanced Testers, or equivalent.
Successful participants will have the opportunity to obtain a Qualified Certifier (QC) number from the Safety Supervisory Body (Safe Electric) who are licenced by the CRU and who would then register participants and provide a QC number to them. This certification is essential for compliance with the CRU Electrical Safety Supervisory Document (Version 3.0) section C 1.2 Criteria for eligibility and in particular requirements for Qualified Certifier 1.2.7, while carrying out electrical verification and certification tasks in Ireland.
2 Day Course:
- The 2 day course is for experienced or qualified testers only and attendees should have experience in filling out QC paperwork. Attendees should be fully familiar with using a modern multi-function test instruments / meter.
4 Day Course:
- The 4 day course is ideal for non-advanced testers and is suitable for all electricians who do not have a QC number.
What makes this course different
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Are you a qualified Plumber who wishes to up-skill?
Are you a qualified Plumber, or equivalent allied trades craftsperson, who wishes to apply to the SEAI to become a registered Heat Pump Installer? Then this course will interest you.
Career Opportunities
This course is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of Electrical, Testing and Verification and thereby expand the opportunities available to electricians within this field.
Course Delivery and Modules
2-Day Courses
4th - 5th December 2024, 8am - 5pm - *COURSE FULL*
27th - 28th January 2025, 8am - 5pm - *COURSE FULL*
3rd - 4th March 2025, 8am - 5pm - *COURSE FULL*
7th - 8th April 2025, 8am - 5pm - *COURSE FULL*
14th - 15th April 2025, 8am - 5pm - *CLOSED FOR APPS*
28th - 29th April 2025, 8am - 5pm - *CLOSED FOR APPS*
16th - 17th June 2025, 8am - 5pm - *CLOSED FOR APPS*
7th - 8th July 2025, 8am - 5pm - *CLOSED FOR APPS*
28th - 29th July 2025, 8am - 5pm -*CLOSED FOR APPS*
1st - 2nd September, 2025 8am - 5pm - *CURRENTLY ENROLLING*
8th - 9th September, 2025 8am - 5pm - *CURRENTLY ENROLLING*
4-Day Courses
24th - 27th March 2025, 8am - 5pm - *COURSE FULL*
3rd, 4th, 9th and 10th June 2025, 8am - 5pm - *COURSE FULL*
23rd, 24th, 30th June and 1st July 2025, 8am - 5pm - *COURSE FULL*
22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th September, 8am - 5pm - *CURRENTLY ENROLLING*
All classes run in DKIT campus.
This is a single standalone module worth 5 Credits at QQI Level 6. The indicative content is as follows:
- Part 6 Verification and Certification of the Current National Rules for Electrical Installation I.S.10101 (Edition 5.0).
- Examination of acquired test results and the impact on the safety of the installation if these results do not conform to required values stipulated in the Current National Rules for Electrical Installation I.S.10101 (Edition 5.0).
- Inspection of electrical installations visually and using other senses.
- Earthing, Equipotential Bonding and Automatic Disconnection of Supply in fault conditions.
- Detailed instruction on the correct procedures for the following Pre-connection tests:
- Continuity of Protective and Bonding Conductors
- Continuity of Ring Circuit Conductors
- Resistance of Protective Conductors
- Insulation Resistance
- Protection by Separation of Circuits
- Erroneous Connections between Phase Conductors
- Polarity
- Detailed instruction on the correct procedures for the following post-connection tests:
- Confirm effectiveness of automatic disconnection of supply (Line to Earth Fault Loop Impedance)
- Confirm the effectiveness of additional protection (Verification of Correct earth leakage response times devices) e.g. RCDs & RCBO.
- Testing, verifying, recording, reporting and certifying of the installation in compliance with Current National Rules for Electrical Installations NSAI I.S.10101 2020 (Edition 5.0).
Professional Accreditations
This Qualified Certifier (QC) Electrical, Testing and Verification course is recognised as an accredited course for entry to the Safe Electric Scheme by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities Water and Energy (CRU).
Education Progression
This is a higher education 5-credit module which may be recognised by other higher education providers for possible module exemptions on other programmes.
Fees and Funding
2-day Course Fee is €400, payable as follows:
- Accept Offer Fee: €400 (non-refundable)
4-day Course Fee is €700, payable as follows:
- Accept Offer Fee: €700 (non-refundable)
Fees
Entry requirements
You MUST hold a Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Electrical or equivalent.
Northern Ireland Applicants: Please review the requirements for Qualified Certifier with UK qualifications to ensure you meet the entry requirements. Download Document(.pdf)
For more information, please download the CRU Guidance Notes for the Electrical Recognition Process for International Qualifications(.pdf).
How to apply
Company / Business Applications
- Download the QC Booking Form (.docx)
- Complete the QC Booking Form and email it to [email protected]. Please also include a copy of employees' trade qualifications or the most recent QC qualifications.
Individual Applications
Apply directly to DkIT using the online applications system below. Please watch this video to see how to apply online for this course using the Online Applications platform.
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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