Description
The Domestic Electrical Installer (DEI2022) course covers electrical work as outlined in the Building Regulations and complies with BS7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022). The course is suitable for those who carry out electrical work in association with their main work activity. This course is not designed for new entrants or to take a non-qualified person and make them into an electrician.
The Domestic Electrical Installer course covers the underpinning knowledge and practical aspects of planning, installing, fault finding and commissioning of domestic electricalinstallations. The areas covered are as follows:
• Electrical Safety legislation, Regulations Standards and Terminology
• Applicable Building Regulations for Domestic Electrical Installations
• Domestic Electrical Circuit Design Specifications
• Domestic Electrical Installation Pre-Work Survey/Risk Assessments
• Installing Domestic Electrical Circuits
• Domestic Electrical Earthing and Bonding Requirements
• Identification of Mains Position Components and Protective Devices
• Safe Isolation Procedures
• Inspecting, Testing and Commissioning Single Phase Domestic Electrical Circuits
• Special Locations and Installations
• Identification of Unsafe Domestic Electrical Situations
• Recording of Electrical Test Results, Completion of Certification and Notification Requirements
• Basic Understanding of 3 Phase Supplies.
Assessments and Examinations
This course consists of three assessments as follows;
• Practical Assessments
• Design Assignment
• Online Multi-Choice Examination
Practical Assessment
The learner is required to undertake 8 practical assessments as instructed by the assessor. The learner must successfully achieve each assessment criteria for these practical assessments. The assessor will determine if the learner has successfully completed these assessments.
Design Assignment
The learner is required to complete a design assignment based on the scenario given. The assignment is open book and the learner is allowed to use their own notes, textbooks and other resources.
On-line Multi-Choice Examination (this is a controlled assessment).
The learner is required to undertake one 40 question multi-choice on-line examination. The time allowed is 80 minutes. This examination is open book and has a pass mark of 75%. The learner will be allowed one resit.
Career Path After This Course
Completing the Domestic Electrical Installer training course can open up several career opportunities:
- Domestic Electrician: Work independently or as part of a team installing and maintaining electrical systems in residential properties.
- Self-Employment: Set up your own business offering electrical installation and repair services.
- Multi-Skilled Tradesperson: Offer electrical services alongside plumbing, carpentry, or other trade skills.
- Landlord Maintenance Expert: For landlords, this course enables you to maintain your properties efficiently.
- Pathway to Full Qualification: Use this course as a stepping stone toward becoming a fully qualified electrician by progressing to Level 3 NVQ Electrical Installation.
