Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing (2377)

Last Updated: 25 Jul 2022
2377-22/32 have now been replaced by the new 2377-77 Level 3 Award in the In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (603/6790/8).  Centres offering the old qualifications will get automatic approval when applying for 2377-77.

Learn how to test portable electrical appliances with a qualification in Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing.  Aimed at practicing electricians this qualification will help and progress individuals within the Electrotechnical industry.
A qualification in Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing is for practising electricians who want to progress in their career or move on to further study.

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Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
During your study you will, learn, develop and practise the skills required to inspect and test items of electrical equipment in line with the latest edition of the Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

The certificate comprises of one core unit.  For full details, download the qualification handbook from the additional documents section.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
A qualification in Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Training can help you in your work as a qualified electrician. This certification is recognised across many industries, including:
  • Building and construction
  • Engineering.
Our qualifications can lead directly into employment, offering learners the chance to develop their skills and knowledge to a high standard recognised by the industry. In addition, we also have a number of Higher Level qualifications offered through ILM. 
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors and suitable facilities.  The requirements for these can be found in the qualification handbook. 

Level 3

Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (2377-77)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

  • Accreditation No: 603/6790/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £81.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Additional information for centres

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By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

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