2365 LEVEL 2 in ELECTRICAL
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City & Guilds 2391 Series
Inspection & Testing —
Find Your 2391
The C&G 2391 series qualifies you to inspect, test, and certify electrical installations. Three qualifications. Different scope. Choose the one that matches what you need to sign off.
Not sure which one you need? The 2391-52 covers both new and existing installations — it’s the most comprehensive and the most popular. The 2391-50 covers new installations only; the 2391-51 covers existing installations only. Taken together, the 50 + 51 are equivalent to the 52. See the full comparison below.
2391-50
Initial Verification Only
Issues EICs — New InstallsFor electricians who need to certify new electrical installations only. Covers inspection, testing, and sign-off with an Electrical Installation Certificate.
Delivery: Online Course + Centre Exams
Entry: 18th Edition minimum
⚡ Most Popular — Most Comprehensive
2391-52
Combined Inspection & Testing
Issues EICs + EICRs — New & ExistingThe complete qualification. Covers both initial verification of new installations AND periodic inspection of existing ones — sign off everything with one qualification.
Option 1 — Online
Online Course + Centre Exams
Study at your own pace · Exams at London or Manchester
from £745 + VAT
Option 2 — Classroom
5-Day Centre Course
📍 London (Isleworth) & Manchester (Hyde) · Dates available now
£895 + VAT
Entry: 18th Edition minimum
2391-51
Periodic Inspection Only
Issues EICRs — Existing InstallsFor electricians who already hold the 2391-50 and want to add periodic inspection — or those who specifically need to carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports only.
Delivery: Online Course + Centre Exams
Entry: 18th Edition minimum
City & Guilds Approved
Accredited Training Centre
London & Manchester
Isleworth · Hyde · East London
MCQ at Home Available
Sit your multiple choice remotely
0% Payment Plans
No credit checks · 3 or 6 months
BS 7671 Aligned
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Side-by-Side
Which 2391 Do You Need?
The three qualifications cover different scope. Use this table to find the right one for your situation — then book directly below.
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2391-50
Initial Verification Only
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2391-52
Combined — Full Scope
Most Popular
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2391-51
Periodic Inspection Only
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| What it covers | Inspect & certify new installations |
Inspect & certify new AND existing |
Inspect & certify existing installations |
| Issues EIC | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Issues EICR | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Best for | Already hold 2391-51 and need to add new installation sign-off | Most electricians — covers everything in one qualification | Already hold 2391-50 and need to add periodic inspection |
| Delivery | Online + Centre Exams |
Online + Centre Exams 5-Day Centre Course |
Online + Centre Exams |
| MCQ at Home | ✔ Additional charge | ✔ Included | ✔ Additional charge |
| Eve & Weekend Exams |
✔
Wed eve · Sat AM All centres |
✔
Wed eve · Sat AM All centres |
✔
Wed eve · Sat AM All centres |
| Entry Req. | 18th Edition minimum | 18th Edition minimum | 18th Edition minimum |
| Price | £595 + VAT | from £745 + VAT | £595 + VAT |
| 0% Plan | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ready to book? | Book 2391-50 | Book 2391-52 | Book 2391-51 |
Tip: The 2391-50 and 2391-51 taken together are equivalent in scope to the 2391-52 — but the 52 is a single qualification, simpler to hold, and usually the better value option. If you’re starting from scratch, go with the 52.
2391-52 Inspection & Testing
5 Day Classroom Course — London & Manchester
£945£895
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How It Works
Choose Your Delivery Route
All three qualifications are available as online study plus centre assessments. The 2391-52 also offers a full 5-day classroom course at our London and Manchester centres.
Online Course + Centre Assessments
All Three QualificationsStudy in your own time, then come into centre to complete your assessments.
Online theory access for up to 12 months — study at your own pace with videos, revision packs, and an exam simulator
MCQ can be sat at home — included for 2391-52 · available at additional charge for 2391-50 and 51
Remaining assessments at centre — London (Isleworth), Manchester (Hyde), or East London
Flexible assessment dates — weekdays, Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings available
Available for: 2391-50 · 2391-52 · 2391-51
2391-52 online + exams from £745 + VAT | 2391-50 & 51: £595 + VAT
2391-52 online + exams from £745 + VAT | 2391-50 & 51: £595 + VAT
5-Day Centre Course
2391-52 OnlyEverything in one intensive week — theory, preparation, and all assessments at our London or Manchester centre.
Days 1–3: Intensive instruction — full tutor-led teaching, supported learning materials, and mock exams to prepare you
Day 4: MCQ exam — 60-question open-book multiple choice under supervised conditions at the centre
Day 5: Practical + written assessments — photo ID, practical on the rig, and written paper all completed on your final day
Bring your own MFT — a calibrated multifunction tester is required for the practical assessment
Available for: 2391-52 only | Monthly intakes in London & Manchester
£895 + VAT
£895 + VAT
The Assessment Sequence — What to Expect
All assessments follow the same order. The multiple choice exam always comes first — before any practical or written work.
Always First
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Assessment 1
Multiple Choice Exam
60 questions. Open book — you may use your 18th Edition, Onsite Guide, and GN3. 75% pass mark required to progress to the remaining assessments.
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Assessment A
Photo Non-Compliance ID
7 photographic scenarios showing real electrical installations. You must identify the non-compliances in each image. No reference materials permitted.
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Assessment B
Practical on Rig
Hands-on practical assessment on a purpose-built wiring rig. You complete a full EIC and EICR including all test sequences, results, and documentation. Bring your own calibrated MFT.
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Assessment C
Written Questions Paper
A written questions paper covering real-world inspection and testing scenarios. Open book — 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Onsite Guide, and Guidance Note 3 are all permitted.
Tab your books before you arrive. The MCQ, practical, and written paper are all open book — but time pressure is real. Tab your BS 7671, Onsite Guide, and GN3 by topic before assessment day so you can navigate quickly. Assessment A (photo identification) is the exception — it is fully closed book, so pre-study the common non-compliances.
Syllabus
What’s Covered in Each Qualification
All three qualifications share a core foundation of electrical testing principles. The difference is in which certification you’re qualified to issue on completion.
Core Content — All Three Qualifications
Every 2391 qualification is built on the same essential knowledge base:
Safe isolation procedure before testing
Continuity testing — ring finals, protective & bonding conductors
Insulation resistance — test voltages, minimum values, recording
Earth fault loop impedance & prospective fault current
RCD & RCBO testing — tripping times, test currents, 5× test
Regulations — Part 6 of BS 7671, responsibilities, test sequences
The scope of certification differs per qualification — see below for what each one qualifies you to issue.
2391-50
Initial Verification Only
Unit 401
Initial Verification of Electrical Installations
- Inspecting new installations against BS 7671
- Completing the Schedule of Inspections
- Carrying out and recording all required tests
- Completing the Schedule of Test Results
- Issuing the Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC)
✔ Qualifies you to issue EICs
✖ Does not cover EICRs
2391-52
Combined — Full Scope
Unit 401
Initial Verification of Electrical Installations
- Inspecting new installations against BS 7671
- Completing the Schedule of Inspections
- Carrying out and recording all required tests
- Issuing the Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC)
Unit 402
Periodic Inspection, Testing & Condition Reporting
- Purpose and procedure for periodic inspection
- Inspection of existing installations
- Observation codes — C1, C2, C3, Further Investigation
- Obligations for landlords and commercial premises
- Completing and issuing the EICR
Unit 403
Understanding Requirements for I&T
- Regulatory framework and responsibilities
- Domestic, commercial, and industrial applications
✔ Issues EICs
✔ Issues EICRs
2391-51
Periodic Inspection Only
Unit 402
Periodic Inspection, Testing & Condition Reporting
- Purpose and procedure for periodic inspection
- Inspecting existing electrical installations
- Observation codes — C1, C2, C3, Further Investigation
- Landlord and commercial premises obligations
- Completing and issuing the EICR
✖ Does not cover EICs
✔ Qualifies you to issue EICRs
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Book Your 2391 Course
Select your qualification and delivery option below. All courses include tutor support and assessments at our London or Manchester centres.
⚡ Most Popular
2391-52
Combined Inspection & Testing — Issues EICs + EICRs
✔ New installations (EIC)
✔ Existing installations (EICR)
✔ MCQ at home included
✔ 0% payment plans
2391-50
Initial Verification Only — Online Course + Centre Assessments
For electricians who need to sign off new installations only. Online theory study followed by assessments at our London or Manchester centre.
- Online theory — study at your own pace
- MCQ available at home (additional charge)
- Practical assessment at centre — EIC on a rig
- Weekday, Wednesday evening & Saturday AM options
- Qualifies you to issue Electrical Installation Certificates
£595 + VAT
0% payment plans available
2391-51
Periodic Inspection Only — Online Course + Centre Assessments
For electricians who already hold the 2391-50 and need to add periodic inspection — or those who specifically need to carry out and certify EICRs.
- Online theory — study at your own pace
- MCQ available at home (additional charge)
- Practical assessment at centre — EICR on a rig
- Weekday, Wednesday evening & Saturday AM options
- Qualifies you to issue Electrical Installation Condition Reports
£595 + VAT
0% payment plans available
FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your 2391 qualification.
The three qualifications cover different scope. The 2391-50 covers initial verification only — inspecting and certifying new electrical installations, leading to an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC). The 2391-51 covers periodic inspection only — inspecting existing installations and producing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs). The 2391-52 is the combined qualification covering both — it qualifies you to issue both EICs and EICRs, making it the most comprehensive option. The 2391-50 and 2391-51 taken together are equivalent in scope to the 2391-52, but holding the 52 is simpler and is usually the better value route if you’re starting from scratch.
There is no strict rule requiring you to hold the NVQ Level 3 first, but you are expected to have a high level of practical electrical knowledge and hold — or be studying — the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). The 2391 builds directly on that knowledge. In our Overseas Electricians Package, the 2391-52 and the NVQ run concurrently, so candidates can complete both within the same overall programme. If you’re unsure whether your experience level is sufficient, contact us before booking and we’ll give you an honest answer.
The assessments always follow the same sequence. The multiple choice exam (MCQ) is always completed first — before any practical or written work. Once the MCQ is passed, the remaining assessments take place at our London or Manchester centre in this order:
- Assessment A — Photo non-compliance identification (closed book, 30 minutes)
- Assessment B — Practical on a wiring rig, completing an EIC and EICR (2.5 hours)
- Assessment C — Written questions paper (open book)
Yes — the multiple choice exam can be sat at home for all three qualifications. For the 2391-52, the at-home MCQ is included in the course fee. For the 2391-50 and 2391-51, the at-home exam is available at an additional charge. The MCQ is open book — you can use your 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Onsite Guide, and Guidance Note 3. The remaining assessments (photo ID, practical, and written paper) must be completed at our London or Manchester centre.
Yes — we offer Wednesday evening and Saturday morning assessment slots across all three of our centres (London Isleworth, Manchester Hyde, and East London). This applies to all three 2391 qualifications. These flexible slots are available for candidates who cannot attend during standard weekday hours. Contact us or select your preferred slot when booking.
No — you do not need to bring your own multifunction tester (MFT) to Assessment B (the practical). You are strongly encouraged to bring and use your own however, if you have access to one. It must be in working order and ideally calibrated. Being familiar with your instrument before the assessment day is strongly recommended as the practical is timed. If you don’t yet own an MFT, contact us when booking and we can advise on the types used at our centres.
Yes — we run a 1-Day Inspection & Testing Practical Prep Day on the Saturday before each 5-day course week (08:30–16:30, maximum 6 people, £350 + VAT) at both our London and Manchester centres. It’s a hands-on day on the rigs covering the full test sequence — ideal if you’re new to inspection and testing, or want extra confidence before assessment week. You can add it at checkout when booking the 5-day course, or book it on its own from the Introduction to Inspection & Testing page.
Three of the four assessments are open book — you can use your 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), the Onsite Guide to BS 7671, and Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing. No other materials are permitted. The exception is Assessment A — the photo non-compliance identification, which is fully closed book. You need to be able to recognise non-compliances from photographs from memory. Tabbing your reference books before you arrive for the open-book sessions is highly recommended — time goes quickly.
For the online course route, allow 4–8 weeks from booking to holding your certificate. The theory preparation is done online at your own pace in the lead-up to your assessment date, and the practical assessment day is typically completed in full on one or two days at the centre. The 5-day course (2391-52 only) covers everything in one week, with certificate processing following after assessment. You have up to 12 months to complete the online learning component.
Yes — all three qualifications are available on a 0% interest payment plan with no credit checks required. You pay a £350 deposit to secure your place, then choose to spread the remaining balance over either 3 or 6 monthly payments. A £99 establishment fee applies to payment plan options. Paying in full upfront carries no additional fees. Contact us to discuss payment options when you enquire.
Completing the 2391-52 qualifies you to issue both EICs and EICRs — meaning you can certify your own new work and carry out periodic inspection reports on existing installations. From there, common next steps include:
- NVQ Level 3 — if not already held, this leads to your ECS Gold Card
- C&G 2396 Level 4 — Design and Verification of Electrical Installations
- Registering with a competent persons scheme (NICEIC, NAPIT) to self-certify Part P work
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