city&guilds 2396 what is it ??

[tuckermot]

Hi all
my local college has just contacted me about doing a course called city&guilds 2396,is this the old 2391 20 design course and also how hard is this exam and is it worth doing as i only do domestic work part time working for my self. What does the course include?? the course would be done at night college over 3 months one night a week

Richard

 

[Sparky Ninja]

It's the QCF updated course which was the 2391-20. It is the design course and far beyond the scope of typical domestic installations.
Exam isn't too tough depending on how you approach things.

If this is an area you wish to pursue out of interest then it is worth while.

 

[tuckermot]

whats involved in the course do you know ?? have you done the course

 

[tuckermot]

Has any one done the new 2396 course just want to know what the course is about please

Richard

 

[Sparky Ninja]

I teach the course.

It will involve studying the design process, and understanding how BS 7671 relates to the design process.



It will consist of a project, covering the following outcomes;

Understand the relationship with statutory and non statutory requirements relating to electrical design, construction management and verification
Understand the electrical installation design, construction and commissioning process
Understand fundamental principles for the design and installation of associated protective systems relating to electrical installations
Understand factors that affect choice of sources and environmental technologies used within electrical installation design
Be able to apply design and verification procedures for single and poly phase electrical installations

and a written exam based on the following;

Understand the electrical installation design, construction and commissioning process
Understand BS 7671 requirements relating to electrical installation design

 

[tuckermot]

Hi all
just been on web site and found this about the course does not look to challenging going to look into costs for this course and go from there

Richard[h=3]City & Guilds 2396 Course Content[/h]The course is theory based and consists of classroom based teaching run two days per week over a 3 week period. During this time you will also be working on a set assignment which you will review with your tutor during you time with Trade Skills 4U. The 2396 course teaches you the invaluable skills to design and scope electrical installations. Course content includes:
Statutory and non-statutory requirements relating to electrical installation design, construction management and verification
The electrical installation design, construction and commissioning process
BS 7671 requirements relating to electrical installation design
Design and verification procedures for single and poly phase electrical installations
Fundamental principles for the design and installation of associated protective systems relating to electrical installations
Factors that affect choice of alternative energy sources and environmental technologies used within electrical installation design

 

[tuckermot]

Hi widdler
thank you for responding so quickly can i ask what the charge is at your training center for the course

Richard

 

[Guest55]

As well as exam you are expected to complete a commercial installation design project at home , including - design calcs , Test / inspect proceedure , maintainence regime , technical drawings ...ect.
Recommended project time at least 40 hrs , but really needs 50 - 60 hrs.
Not completely rocket science but you may struggle with only domestic experience , but only you can gauge your ability.
And as a level 4 qualification it wont be a walk in the park lol.
Regards.

 

[Guest55]

Note ; i intend doing this course this year myself and have already put a couple of months of study into design principles.
Expect to pay £700ish for the course.

 

[tuckermot]

thank you biff
for your straight answer

 

[tuckermot]

been quoted around £700 also can you recomend where i can get some reading material on this subject please

 

[Guest55]

Amazon has loads , cheap
I'm reading IEE Installation design guide & Design & verification by Brain Scaddan.

 

[tuckermot]

thanks biff i will have a look !!

 

[tuckermot]

Hi biff
just orderd the book for £12.00 so i can i have a look and see if i am capable of doing this course ,have you done 2391 10

Richard

 

[rich.250]

As far as I know you will need to have the 2391 or 2394 and 5 (new equivalent)

Best to ask the entry requirements at your college.