Background
The Domestic Electrical Installer (DEI) Training and Assessment package covers electrical work as outlined in the Part P Building Regulation and BS7671:2008 (2011) 17th Edition Wiring Regulations.
The Defined Scope DEI assessment is for operatives who carry out work on domestic electrical installations as a secondary task to their main role. The Full Scope DEI assessment is for candidates who wish to offer full electrical installations in domestic properties as a stand-alone task. This can either be delivered as a top-up to the Defined Scope (DEI) assessment or as one complete package.
Learner will
Be trained and assessed in the following areas:
- Component exchange
- Applicable building regulations
- Electrical safety legislation regulations
- Standards and terminology
- Pre-work survey / inspections
- Safe isolation procedures
- Identification of unsafe electrical situations
- Earthing and bonding requirements
- Electrical test procedures
- Cable components and fitting selection
- Installation and replacement of electrical components and fittings
- Checking the correct and safe operation of installed electrical components
- Recording of electrical test results
- Completion of certification and notification requirements
- Installing and or re-routing cables to form suitable outlet connections
In addition, the Full Scope course covers:
- Special locations
- High protective conductors
- Domestic lighting circuits, SELV
- Maintaining domestic electrical installations
- 3 Phase supplies
Pre-requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites to this qualification but it is recommended that candidates should have suitable knowledge of electrical theory and ideally be working within the electrical or a related industry.
