CPD & Training

National wiring rules 4th edition course

Date: 2 June 2010
Time: 2pm to 5pm (Registration at 1.30pm)
Venue: Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Fee: Engineers Ireland member: €150.00 / Non-member: €195.00
CPD credit: 0.5

Course aim

The course aims to give an introduction and overview of the fourth edition of the national rules for electrical installations.

Learning objectives

Following this course delegates will understand:

new restructuring of the rules
technical changes resulting from decisions at international level (IEC and CENELEC) which necessitate the revision of existing rules
new sections for areas not previously covered, for example marinas, amusement parks, photo-electric equipment and extra-low voltage lighting
changes in Rules due to new developments in types of equipment, work practices and building practices
changes and additions to the certification process

Programme

13:30
Registration

14:00
Session 1: An overview of the changes and additions to the wiring rules

14:40
Session 2: Brief look at the major changes in the wiring rules

15:20
Afternoon tea/coffee

15:40
Session 3: Brief look at the major changes in the wiring rules (continued)

16:20
Session 4: An overview of testing and certification

17:00
Open forum for questions

17:30
Seminar closes

Who should attend

This course will be of interest to electrical contractors, electricians and consulting engineers as well as representatives from project management companies, local authorities, educational establishments and large public or private sector organisations.

Trainer’s profile

Jim Keogh, Chairman of ETCI Technical Committee 2 (TC2 - Electrical Installations) is director of the course with presenters drawn from TC2.

All presenters have worked in this field for many years and have participated in the development of international standards on electrical installations and in the compilation of the Fourth Edition.