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[tomspark0]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has completed the new inspect and test courses on here? I am due to take take them early 2013.

I don't have a strong test and inspect background as we have one guy on our firm that does it all, but I do need to get it done as i will be starting a new role soon. I have 10 years experience as a spark but in industrial control systems. I do plan on doing plenty of revision and preparing myself as well as possible. Any advice or thoughts on the course will be gratefully received.

Thanks!

 

[pyrosym]

I am also doing it early in the new year. We are providing it at my work (I work in an FE college). No insider information unfortunately until I have done it.
As far as preparation is concerned I would recommend:

The 2391 revision guide (still has a place on your bookshelf)
GN3
BS7671:2008 (2011) ammendment 1
GS 38


Memorise the exact sequence of tests as stated in GN3. Make sure not to use site terms.




You could also try this:

City and guilds 2394 and 2395 courses, Inspection, Test and Certification, C & G 2394, C & G 2395.

it covers 2394 / 5 information for home study in CD rom or download format for a pretty reasonable fee. In fact having seen it I'll download it and let you know if its any good.

 

[shagbite]

if you haven't got much experience of testing, i'd recommend taking a course that's spread over 2 to 3 months (1 evening a week). the 5 day intensive courses that are available don't really give you much time to learn gn3.

having said that, i did 2391 which required you to learn everything on just the one course. i don't know much about the new qualifications, except that they're split into two. so maybe the shorter courses will give you ample time to learn the required info'.

 

[tomspark0]

Cool thanks pyrosym very helpful! Shagbite thats s good idea mate, I did plan on doing the intensive but you make a good point about the revision time. Whats the average price for this course? Ive been quoted £790-860 so far, seems expensive?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Is that £790-860 for both, or each?
I would imagine that each would cost about the same as the 2391, so both should amount to double.
Not a money making scam at all.

 

[tomspark0]

Sorry, that was for both courses.