Free Printable EIC & EICR Model Forms to the Latest BS 7671 Wiring Regulations – Practice Electrical Testing and Form Filling
Why Print a Test Sheet When You Have an App?
With so many excellent electrical certification apps available, it’s a fair question: why would anyone still print out an EIC or EICR test sheet?
Our honest answer is simple.
In the lead up to assessments — whether that’s the 2391‑52 Inspection & Testing, any level of your initial electrical training, or practical assessments like the AM2 — you must be confident filling out certificates by hand.
Assessments are not app‑based.
They are pen, paper, time‑limited, and accuracy‑critical.
This is where many candidates lose valuable marks and, more importantly, a lot of time.
Hand‑Written Certificates Are a Skill in Themselves
Testing is only half the job.
Interpreting results, transferring them correctly, and placing them in the right box on the correct part of the form is a skill that takes practice.
Printing and practising with EIC and EICR forms allows you to:
Become familiar with the layout of real certificates
Quickly locate values such as maximum Zs, R1+R2, or insulation resistance limits
Practise writing clearly, accurately, and under pressure
Avoid hesitation during assessments when time really matters
That “thinking time” adds up far faster than most candidates expect.
A few printed practice sheets can make a huge difference on the day.
Latest Versions of the Electrical Certificates
Below you’ll find the latest versions of the electrical certification forms, updated in line with the current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
These model forms reflect the most recent changes to certification requirements and layouts, making them ideal for practice, training, and assessment preparation. They are suitable for use when familiarising yourself with how information is recorded during inspection, testing, and verification.
You can access the current versions here:
These are provided as printable formats so you can practise completing them by hand, just as you would be expected to do during assessments such as the 2391‑52, the AM2, or as part of your NVQ or Experienced Worker portfolio evidence
Ideal Preparation for 2391‑52, AM2, NVQ & Experienced Worker Routes
These printable forms are particularly useful if you are preparing for:
2391‑52 Inspection & Testing
On the 2391‑52, you are expected to:
Carry out testing correctly
Interpret your results
Accurately complete certification documentation
Being confident with the paperwork before attending the course helps you focus on testing logic, not where to write it.
On our 2391‑52 course, we cover both dead testing and live testing in detail, including correct completion of documentation in line with current requirements.
AM2 Assessment
The AM2 still relies heavily on paper‑based documentation.
Practising beforehand means:
Less stress in the assessment environment
Faster completion
Fewer avoidable paperwork errors
NVQ & Experienced Worker Assessments
Printed forms are excellent for:
Making structured evidence notes
Demonstrating understanding of certification
Supporting portfolios with clearly annotated examples
They also allow you to build confidence if you’ve been using apps in industry and haven’t completed certificates manually for a while.
Apprentices & Adult Trainees
These forms are also ideal for:
Apprentices learning inspection and testing principles
Adult learners returning to training
Classroom or workshop exercises
They help learners understand:
Where information is recorded
Why specific values matter
How certificates are structured in real‑world use
Key Changes to EIC & EICR Forms in the Latest Wiring Regulations (4th Amendment)
The latest amendment to BS 7671 introduced several small but important updates to how certificates record information. These printable forms reflect that updated approach.
RCD Details at the Main Switch
Certificates now better accommodate recording:
RCD type: AC, A, F, or B
Suitability depending on the installation and connected equipment
This reflects modern installations where simple Type AC devices are no longer always appropriate.
Overcurrent Protective Devices Expanded
Forms now allow clearer identification of devices such as:
MCBs
MCCBs
ACBs
This improves clarity on larger or more complex installations and supports more robust, future‑proof documentation.
More Robust Certification
These changes may seem small, but they:
Reflect the modern way installations are designed and protected
Encourage better inspection detail
Reduce ambiguity in certification
Practising with up‑to‑date forms ensures you are aligned with current expectations, not outdated layouts.
Linking Training to Real‑World Certification
If you’re working through your training or planning your next step, these forms tie in directly with what we cover on our courses:
2365 Level 2
We introduce dead testing, safe isolation, and foundational testing methods.2365 Level 3
We move into initial verification, live testing, and fault‑finding, along with correct certification practices.
Using real EIC and EICR layouts alongside training helps bridge the gap between theory, testing, and documentation.
Final Thoughts
Apps are brilliant — and we use them too.
But when it comes to assessments, training, and building confidence, printed EIC and EICR forms are still invaluable.
They help you:
Practise under realistic conditions
Reduce time pressure on the day
Build confidence in your paperwork
Stay aligned with the latest wiring regulations
Whether you’re preparing for 2391‑52, the AM2, an NVQ, or supporting apprentices and adult learners, a few printed sheets can be one of the simplest — and most effective — preparation tools you use.
To find out more about EICR’s please have a look here.