EAL Level 3 Inspection and Testing Course
Who is this course for?
If you are looking to enhance and improve your existing inspection and testing skills then this course is right for you. It is ideal for those who are existing electrical contractors who have a good knowledge of testing and inspection and those looking to improve on their current qualifications.
**Please note we are currently not running this course. Instead, we recommend our EAL Level 3 Testing and Periodic Package as an improved alternative.
When booking our EAL Level 3 Inspection and Testing Course, you will have the option of paying for the course in full (£550 inc. VAT) or reserving your space by paying a deposit (£200 inc. VAT).

Book this course
This course is not available to book online, please call 01444 872 145 to book this course
Course Overview
EAL Level 3 Inspection and Testing course
This EAL Level 3 award in the Initial Verification and Certification course has been designed specifically to follow BS 7671 (18th edition wiring regulations 2008), IET Guidance Note 3, the ESC’S (electrical safety council’s) best practice guides and is an equivalent alternative to the City & Guilds 2391-50 course.
EAL are an awarding body, equivalent to City & Guilds. Find out more about EAL here.
The objective of this course is to provide you with an understanding of the practices and theory involved in the initial verification and commissioning of electrical installations and will cover both single and three phase systems. The course will improve your electrical inspection and testing skills and give you an improved opportunity of employment.
We have chosen to deliver this Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification as you will be able to complete all of your practical and written/online exams at the end of your 5 day course and get your results before you leave the centre.
The EAL qualification is equally well recognised amongst the Government approved part p schemes as the City and Guilds and has been awarding qualifications since 1964.
Our EAL Level 3 Inspection and Testing Course includes the following:
- Qualification introduction
- Legislation
- Requirements of initial verification
- Safe isolation of both single and three phase systems
- Completion of certificates
- Inspection of installation
- Commissioning of system
- Dead testing practices
- Live testing practices
- Safe testing
- Safety of the system
Course Duration
This course takes place over 5 Days. The core course times are Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Please take a look at our course FAQ’S for further course information.
The exams
At the end of this course you will take an EAL Online exam and complete 4 practical assessments.
The Online EAL Inspection and Testing Exam will consist of:
55 Questions which will be a combination of multiple choice and advanced questions.
The 4 Practical EAL Inspection and Testing assessments will be:
Initial Inspection
Insulation Resistance Testing
Earth Loop Impedance Testing
Initial Verification (Commissioning)
Course literature
The following publications are to be purchased by all customers wishing to take part on the EAL Level 3 Inspection and Testing Course. These books are ONLY for sale to customers who have booked a course with us. Books will not be posted out and will be available on the first day of your course.
Entry Requirements
We would recommend that you have either attended our Level 2 certificate in fundamental inspection, testing and initial verification 2392-10 or you are an existing electrical contractor with some knowledge and experience. You will need to be 18 or over to attend this course.
Additional EAL Courses
Why not take a look at our EAL Level 3 inspection, testing and periodic package if you are considering doing our EAL Level 3 periodic inspection course and save yourself both time and money?
If you would like any further information about our Level 3 inspection and testing course or any of our other electrician courses, please call us on 01444 872145 and we will be delighted to help you.