Are you looking for an online course on inspecting electrical work equipment in accordance with NEN 3140? Informative and practice-oriented? Then Ingenium’s NEN 3140 Electrical Equipment Inspector e-learning is exactly what you’re looking for!
Electrical work equipment includes devices and tools that operate on mains power, such as drills, extension leads, welding equipment and kettles. Battery-powered tools also fall under electrical work equipment that must be inspected. These items are used daily in almost every working environment—making it essential that they remain safe to use. Inspecting electrical work equipment in accordance with NEN 3140 is crucial to reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury. Regular inspections help prevent accidents and are also a mandatory part of safe working practices.
This e-learning course refreshes your awareness of the regulations, responsibilities and risks associated with unsafe electrical equipment. Ingenium also provides additional support after the course: for years afterwards, you are welcome to contact us with questions or practical issues.
Our motto is: Safety is an action verb! Enrol now and become a NEN 3140 Electrical Work Equipment Inspector!
Inspector (NEN 3140)
Ingenium’s e-learning course “Inspecting Electrical Work Equipment in accordance with NEN 3140” provides a thorough, practice-oriented programme for anyone who wants to become qualified to inspect electrical work equipment. Ingenium has been known for training courses and inspector programmes since 2005. During the course you will learn exactly what NEN 3140 covers, how to carry out inspections, and which test instruments and limit values are important. You will learn to work with inspection checklists, interpret measurement results, and substantiate your decision to approve or reject equipment.
In addition to knowledge of the standard, the inspector’s competence is essential. After completing the course, you will have the required knowledge and authorisation to independently inspect electrical (hand-held) tools and fixed electrical machines (400 V). The course also covers inspection frequency and the considerations involved. For example, you will learn when a visual inspection is sufficient and when measurements are required.
Inspecting electrical work equipment and hand-held tools in accordance with NEN 3140 has been a legal requirement since 1998. You can perform NEN 3140 inspections in-house, but they may also be outsourced. The VCA checklist includes an annual inspection requirement for electrical work equipment, hand-held tools and machines.
How the course works
You enrol for the course.
You study the course material at home or at your workplace, entirely at your own pace.
You complete the interim quizzes.
If needed, you can contact us during the course with any questions.
After completing the course material, you take the final exam.
Once you pass, you will receive an e-learning certificate: “Inspecting Electrical Work Equipment in accordance with NEN 3140.”
What are the benefits?
After completing the online NEN 3140 inspector training, you will be able to independently inspect electrical tools and fixed electrical machines (400 V). Inspecting electrical work equipment and hand-held tools in accordance with NEN 3140 has been a legal requirement since 1998. Inspections can be carried out in-house or outsourced. The VCA checklist also includes an annual inspection requirement for electrical work equipment, hand-held tools and machines.
No prior training required
Technical or electrical prior training is not required.
Approx. 8 hours
Certificate validity period
The “Inspecting ladders, steps and mobile access towers in accordance with NEN 2484” certificate does not state an expiry date, as this is not legally required. Inspections must be carried out by a “competent natural person, legal entity, or institution” (Article 7.4a, paragraph 5).
An inspector is responsible for keeping their own competence up to date, for example by monitoring updates via www.nen.nl or www.arboportaal.nl (the Ministry’s website). A refresher course may be considered one way to maintain knowledge and competence, but it is not legally mandatory.
Theory and practice
Ingenium’s training courses are known for their practical focus, but a solid theoretical foundation is essential for inspection work.
Theory in the online training
- Theory of inspections NEN 3140 (what is inspection and the basic principles of inspecting work equipment)
- The legal background of the inspection; the relationship between NEN 3140 and the Working Conditions Act
- Duties, responsibilities and roles of the inspector
- Risks of electricity
- Classification of electrical work equipment and hand tools according to NEN 3140
- The visual inspection of electrical hand tools and machines
- The various measurements are explained in a practical way, such as protective conductor resistance, insulation resistance, replacement leakage current, real leakage current
- Setting up a practical inspection administration. with which you comply with the Working Conditions Act and NEN 3140
Practical part of the inspector training
Using photo’s and videos per brand and type of measuring instrument, you will learn how to carry out inspections on class I, class II appliances and three-phase machines (400V machines).
€ 325,-
Prices quoted are per candidate, excluding VAT, including digital certificate.
Are you eligible for a subsidy?
Under certain conditions, OOM ESF or Wij-techniek grants may apply to this training.
Questions about the online course?
Call 088 – 2450000 or send us an e-mail: info@de-opleider.nl
Approx. 8 hours
Investering van de training: € 325
