City & Guilds 2377

2377-22 (Unit 101/103)
Level 3 Award in the In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

City & Guilds 2377-22 is the recognised qualification for people undertaking the practical inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT Testing). The qualification is based on the IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment 3rd edition, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. (This replaces the previous 2377-12 qualification)


The qualification covers the key areas:


The law and scope of legislation
Understanding the statutory and non-statutory requirements
Scope of the legislation and the code of practice
Premises to which the regulations apply
HSE guidance relating to electrical equipment
Reasons for inspection and testing
Equipment construction and classification
Types of equipment
How electrical shocks can occur
Methods of equipment construction to prevent shocks
The effect of conductor resistance on disconnection times
RCD Protection
Inspection requirements
Frequency of inspection & testing
User checks
Requirements of a visual inspection
Combined inspection and testing
Tests suitable for equipment types and classifications
Types of test instruments and calibration requirements
SI units of measurement
Calculating protective conductor resistance of flexible cables
Earth continuity testing
Insulation resistance testing
Protective conductor/touch current test
Polarity checks
Functional and load checks
Testing RCDs
Tests for microwave ovens
Testing appliance cord sets
Requirements for equipment with high protective conductor current
Interpretation of test results
Documentation
Requirements for documentation and labelling
Requirements for damaged or faulty equipment
Importance of record keeping
Recognising deteriorating equipment

The qualification includes a 1 hour 45 minute online exam, consisting of 50 multiple choice questions. Candidates are also required to undertake a practical assessment to demonstrate their ability to inspect and test an appliance and correctly complete forms. If preferred, candidates may use their own instruments for the practical assessment.

Recommended Book List

IEE Code of Practice

A copy of the IEE Code of Practice is required for the course and exam, a loan copy will be provided to candidates if required but we recommend purchasing your own copy for future reference.
2377 exam success

Exam Success IEE Code of Practice, is a useful book written by the IET and City & Guilds. It includes revision help, tips and advice from examiners and a FAQ section, all of which are designed to reinforce understanding and increase candidate's confidence for the 2377 exam.
Plugtest PAT book

All course delegates receive a Plugtest training manual written specifically for the City & Guilds 2377 qualification. Students booking a course with us can request an electronic pdf copy of the manual to study at home prior to the course. more details..

2377-32 (unit 200)
Level 3 Award in the Management Requirements for the maintenance of Electrical Equipment.

The City & Guilds 2377-32 is a specialised qualification aimed at managers and administrators with the responsibility for overseeing the maintenance of electrical equipment. This syllabus similar to the 2377-22, but does not cover the inspection and testing procedure. It provides an understanding of the practical application of the safety obligations and training requirements. We do not offer any 2377-32 courses.

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