Nescot Collage Electrical Training

For 2013 MGS Electrical Training will be running a range of electrical courses at Nescot Collage Epsom, Surrey. These courses will include the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382) Inspection & Testing (City & Guilds 2392, 2394 & 2395)

Also onoffer will be the City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing course for those who need to carryout Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment.

Nescot is a leading centre for those looking to learn practical and vocational skills.

Bookings for these courses can be made on our website www.mgselectricaltraining.co.uk

City & Guilds 2392 & 2393

Well what a surprise City & Guilds has announced today that they will be extending the 2392 & 2393 qualifications June 2013 after saying it will end December 2012!!!

So for those wishing to get either of these qualifications they are now back on our website!!!

Qualification: Electrical Qualification code: 2392/2393

Information

We are pleased to announce that the last registration date for 2392-10 Level 2 Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification and 2393-10 Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings has been extended until 30 June 2013. The last certification date for 2392-10 is 30 June 2015 and 2393-10 is 30 June 2016.

Many thanks
The City & Guilds Team

City & Guilds 2394 and 2395

There are two new Inspection & Testing courses available that replace the City & Guilds 2391 and 2392 we have reduced the price of both of these new courses to £595 + vat each.

This cost includes the cost of the practical assessment, online exam & written exam.

Bookings can be made from the following link:

http://www.mgselectricaltraining.co.uk/inspection-testing_s-170_cg-189_ma-189.html

Plastic bulb development promises better quality light

Well it looks like a new technology will change the type of "bulb" which will be used in future. Read this article to find out more.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20553143

17th Edition Price Reduction

All 17th Edition Courses booked until the end of December 2012 will be reduced in price to £415 + Vat from £495 + Vat.

Price includes course, enrolment with City & Guilds, exam & certification, no hiddened additioanl costs. 

Take advantage of this seasonal offer and book online or call 020 8337 7641

http://www.mgselectricaltraining.co.uk/17th-edition-17th-edition-courses-city-guilds-2382-12-3-days_s-2_v-20-3_f-fc-0-681_f-fpx-_f-fpn-_f-oid-.html

10 Tips for Safe Christmas Lighting from MGS Electrical Training

As Christmas appraches and the fairy lights are brought down from the loft, follow these tips from Tony Taylor, Head of Technical Services at MGS Electrical Training (MGS), to make your sure Christmas sparkles – without any sparks!
 
1)      Lights that have been stored away in the loft may have suffered damage. Make sure any frayed leads or broken connectors are replaced before use.

2)      Tempting as it may be, never overload sockets with your Christmas lights as this could result in overheating, electric shocks, short-circuiting and potentially cause a fire.

3)      To cope with winter weather, exterior Christmas lights should either be low voltage – 12V or 24V – or protected by a Residual Current Device (RCD) that will automatically kick into action and break the circuit in the event of an earth fault. Cables should never be fed through doors or windows, as this could cause damage.

4)      Ensure that cables are fully unwound. They can overheat and potentially cause a fire if they are left coiled on a reel…

5)      …But take care. Trailing wires and lighting leads are one of the most common causes of household trips and falls. Ensure that any cables or extension leads are not left across pathways, and cannot be easily grabbed by children and pets.

6)      Never have any lighting equipment, decorative or otherwise, near a water source.

7)      Turning off the Christmas lights before going to bed or when away from home will greatly reduce the risk of fire.

8)      And if you need to buy new lights as last year’s ones really have seen better days, only buy from reputable outlets. There are lots of budget versions out there, especially at car boot sales, but these are often not up to the required safety standards.

9)      Always check for the European Standard CE mark when buying new lights.

10)   Make sure lights you buy are suitable for the voltage they are being connected to. In the UK this should be 230 Volts.

Enjoy you festive lights safely..........

Landlords Beware

AS the new 4th Edition of the Code of Practice for the In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment has been published there are a number of changes that could have an impact on Landlords of accommdation.

In future if a landlord provides any appliances as part of a tenancy, the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations require the landlords to ensure that the appplinaces are safe when first supplied. Supplied equipment could for example include cookers, fridges, washing machines and kettles.

Successful Inspection & Testing

MGS are pleased to announce that candidates who have sat the new Inspection & Testing courses 2394 & 2395 have achieved higher that the national average past rates.  SO if you are looking to pass an Inspection & Testing qualification book with MGS now!!!

Periodic Inspection Courses

Many electricians will not be aware that the old City & Guilds 2391 qualification has come to and end and been replaced by the Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installation which is still a 4-day course.

For details please follow the link below:

http://www.mgselectricaltraining.co.uk/inspection-testing-city-guilds-2395-periodic-inspection-testing-and-certification-_s-2_v-20-3_f-fc-0-1723_f-fpx-_f-fpn-_f-oid-.html 

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Man electrocuted in Tunbridge Wells Marks and Spencer

Consider your installation and make sure it has been carried out in accordance with both BS:7671, Building Regulations and any relevant safety precautions both for yourself and others. This short video should make you think about whether your installation has been carried out correctly and the consequences of failure to do so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVAWo5l6uwU 

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How many heating engineers know this?

Heating Engineers Be Aware

Approved Document P of Building Regulations for Electrical Satety in Dwellings states in Section 0: General Guidance page 9 subsection n:

"New central heating control wiring installations are notifiable even where work in kitchens and bathrooms is avoided"

How many heating engineers are testing their installations as a competent person? We have found out that this is not happening in most instances unless you work for a larger comapny and your systems are up to date..............beware!!!

Look at Approved Document P here:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADP_2006.pdf

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MGS now has a blog look now!!!!

MGS Electrical Training launches its blog. Link from out website:

http://www.mgselectricaltraining.co.uk/Home_s-100_v-100-3.html 

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New PAT Testing Code of Practice Book

Following on from the publication of the new Code of Practice book there is a live webcast from the IET on the 14th Nov 2012

LIVE WEBCAST: Changes to the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

Richard Townsend

LIVE WEBCAST From: The IET, Michael Faraday House, Stevenage, 14 November 2012

14-Nov-2012 News

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Code of Practice for the In-service Inspection & Testing 4th Edition Book

The 4th Edition 2012 book has been published and will aim to change the perception that this testing still relates to portable appliances only. It has for many years been for electrical equipment both fix wired and with plugs.

Testing for landlords seems like a big change moving forward. We will have a greater briefing once we have had a chance to have a proper look at this new book.

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