Qualified Certifier (QC) in Electrical Testing and Verification
DECEMBER COURSE FULL!
CURRENTLY ENROLLING FOR 2-DAY JANUARY COURSES AND 4-DAY MARCH COURSE
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
QC Number & 5 Credits
Gain both a Qualified Certifier (QC) number from Safe Electric and 5 ECTS Credits from Dundalk Institute of Technology, at the same time.
Advance your Career
This course will also prepare you to meet the stringent requirements of the CRU and Safe Electric and advance your career in the electrical industry.
Fully Accredited
Fully accredited by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities Water and Energy (CRU).
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*
6th - 7th January 2025, 8am - 5pm - *CURRENTLY ENROLLING*
27th - 28th January 2025, 8am - 5pm - *CURRENTLY ENROLLING*
3rd - 4th March 2025, 8am - 5pm
10th - 11th March 2025, 8am - 5pm
4-Day Course
24th - 27th March 2025, 8am - 5pm - *CURRENTLY ENROLLING*
All classes run in DKIT campus.
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Course Content
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 fully accredited 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
€400 / €700
Entry Requirements
You MUST hold a Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Electrical or equivalent.
How To Apply
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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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).
