Title: EAL Level 3 Award In Approving Electrical Installation Work in

Dwellings in Compliance with Building Regulations (QCF)

At a glance …

Qualification code: 600/7859/5

Level: 3

Credit value: 4

Guided learning hours: 34

Minimum learner age: 16

Registration end date: N/A

Certification end date: N/A

Learner pre-requisites: Prior to undertaking the applicable qualification units,

the learner must provide auditable evidence that

demonstrates they have the relevant understanding

and/or experience of the principles, procedures and

practices for installing electrotechnical systems and

equipment in dwellings.

Who is this qualification for?

Those who want to become a Qualified Supervisor responsible for electrical work in domestic properties

subject to Part P of the Building Regulations.

Those who carry out electrical work for their main work activity, and wish to be nominated as a ‘Qualified

Supervisor’ with a Competent Persons Scheme. Registration with such a scheme will enable self certification

of domestic electrical installation work to the Building Regulations.

This qualification is not intended for learners who have no previous electrical experience.

Note: A learner may wish to undertake the EAL Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical

Installations (QCF) to facilitate progression to becoming a Qualified Supervisor.

What does is cover?

A single QCF unit ‘Approval and Certification of Electrical Installations in Dwellings’ covering inspection, testing and

applicable building regulations.

What is this qualification?

This qualification is applicable to those individuals who already hold a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing

Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (QCF) and wish to progress to

become a Qualified Supervisor responsible for electrical work in domestic properties subject to Part P of the Building

Regulations.

Where does this qualification lead?

EAL Level 3 Award In the Initial verification and Certification of Electrical Installation (QCF)

EAL Level 3 Award In the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (QCF)

EAL Qualifications in 17th Edition, requirements for electrical installations BS7671

EAL Level 3 Award In the In-Service Inspections and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) (QCF)

Also facilitates progression to becoming a Qualified Supervisor (competent person scheme).

How is the qualification delivered?

The qualification can be delivered in the workplace and at a training facility, or the workplace only.

How is the qualification assessed?

The assessment of this qualification involves the following aspects:

Knowledge learning outcomes have on–screen exams OR for learners that have in excess of 24 months

experience, there is the option to be assessed by knowledge based professional discussion.

Performance learning outcomes require occupational evidence OR for learners that have in excess of 24 months

experience, there is the option to be assessed from evidence of competence from prior achievements and

supplementary questioning.

The full requirements of the assessments are detailed within Section 6 of the EAL qualification manual.

Related qualifications

EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Building, Structures and Environment) (QCF)

EAL Level 3 Award In the Initial verification and Certification of Electrical Installation (QCF)

EAL Level 3 Award In the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (QCF)

EAL Qualifications in 17th Edition, requirements for electrical installations BS7671

EAL Level 3 Award In the In-Service Inspections and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) (QCF).

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