Program Overview
Electrical defects found at handover are expensive. Defects found after energization can be dangerous. The electrical QA/QC inspector prevents both by verifying, at every stage of a project, that materials, installation and testing meet the specification and the applicable codes, and that the evidence is recorded.
This program follows the life of an electrical installation from specification review to final handover. Participants learn to work with inspection and test plans, inspect materials and equipment on receipt, verify cable routing, terminations, earthing and equipment installation, witness testing and commissioning, and manage quality records and punch lists. Reference standards include IEC 60364 for low-voltage installations, IEC 60204-1 for machinery, NFPA 70 for US projects and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S for workplace electrical safety.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the principles of quality assurance and quality control on electrical projects
- Interpret codes, standards, specifications and inspection and test plans
- Inspect electrical materials and equipment on receipt and identify nonconformances
- Verify installation quality for cables, containment, terminations, earthing and equipment
- Witness and evaluate pre-commissioning and commissioning tests
- Maintain quality records, nonconformance reports and punch lists
- Conduct final inspection and support handover to the operator
Program Modules
- Introduction to Electrical QA/QC — quality management concepts, roles and the cost of poor quality
- Codes, Standards and Specifications — IEC 60364, IEC 60204-1, NFPA 70 and how project specifications apply them
- Electrical Materials and Equipment Inspection — receipt inspection, certificates, nameplate checks and storage
- Installation QA/QC Procedures — ITPs, hold and witness points, cable installation, terminations and earthing checks
- Testing and Commissioning — insulation resistance, continuity, earth resistance, functional tests and witnessing
- Documentation and Quality Records — check sheets, NCRs, calibration certificates and traceability
- Health, Safety and Compliance — safe inspection practice and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S requirements
- Final Inspection and Handover — punch lists, as-built verification and handover dossiers
Who Should Attend
- Electrical QA/QC inspectors and engineers
- Site electrical engineers and supervisors
- Third-party and client inspection representatives
- Commissioning engineers
- Electrical technicians moving into quality roles
Standards & Codes Referenced
- IEC 60364
- IEC 60204-1
- NFPA 70
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S
Assessment & Certification
Assessment combines a written examination on QA/QC principles, electrical codes and inspection and test procedures with a practical assessment in which each participant inspects a mock electrical installation against an inspection and test plan, records nonconformances and witnesses a set of tests. Practical sessions take place at ASEEE-approved training centers, using calibrated equipment and realistic work scenarios under the supervision of a qualified assessor.
Participants who meet the competency criteria receive an ASEEE competency certificate carrying a unique certificate ID that employers and clients can verify online through Certificate Check. ASEEE recommends recertification every 3 years to keep skills aligned with current practice and revised standards.
