NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme Qualification (DISQ)

In order for electrical installers to self-certify that their domestic electrical installation work in England and Wales is compliant with Building Regulations, they must be registered with a competent person scheme. All applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the ability to install, inspect, test and certify their work in accordance with BS7671 and to comply with the relevant Building Regulations.

The DISQ is a 5 day programme comprising of training and assessment, to meet all the needs of the competent person scheme. The emphasis of the qualification is on understanding regulations, standards and terminology and having the ability to identify unsafe electrical situations and perform electrical test procedures. Knowledge and appreciation of the relevant requirements of other appropriate Building Regulations is also covered during the course.

The duration of the course is 5 days including a 1 day assessment. The first 4 days are dedicated to the theoretical and practical modules, with the fifth day allocated to the assessment. Separate full scope and limited scope assessments are also available.

Course Content

• Applicable Building Regulations.Checking the correct and safe operation of installed electrical components.
• Electrical Safety legislation, regulations standards and terminology.
• Recording of electrical test results and completion of certification.
• Pre work survey/inspection, installing and/or re-routing cables.
• Safe isolation procedures.
• Special locations.
• Identification of unsafe electrical situations.
• New circuit requirements.
• Earthing and bonding requirements.
• Lighting installations.
• Electrical test procedures.
• Maintenance.
• Cable and component selection.

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Further Information

Courses are available at all Connaught Training Centres or on-site at your location.

For further course information, or for details of relevant IEE publications, please contact the courses unit on freephone 0800 1697864.

Further advice sheet available on request.

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