Electrical Installation - Level 3

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 2 Years
Study Full-Time
Location Green Technology Centre

Qualification Gained

Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installation

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More about the course

Studying this Level 3 Electrical Installation course will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of the electrical industry's theoretical aspects and practical skills, aiming to enhance your knowledge of inspection, testing and design.

You will study further electrical principles, environmental awareness, installation, testing and fault diagnosis, expanding your understanding of domestic, commercial, and light industrial installation.

At the end of this course, you will have specialised knowledge and a specific skill set that will set you up for a successful career as an electrician. You'll be able to solve complex issues with critical thinking and expertise that you have learned at college.

Entry requirements:

GCSE at grade 4 or above in English and Maths
A Level 2 qualification in Electrical Installation or equivalent

All offers are based on suitability of the course assessed at a taster day

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installation.

What will I learn?

Environmental awareness
Electrical principles
Fault diagnosis
Inspection and testing
Electrical system design
Career awareness

How is the course taught?

Practical assignments
Course work
Presentations
Demonstrations
Classwork

You will be based at the Green Technology Centre. Classes generally run between 9:00am - 5:00pm but may vary.

How am I assessed?

Practical work
Written assignments

Work experience opportunities:

You will be expected to undertake a set number of hours of work experience.

English and Maths:

You will develop English skills within this course such as learning how to communicate with customers effectively.

You will develop maths skills which are required when measuring and installing electrical wires.

Tutorial

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you can go into employment in various job roles including becoming an Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Tester, Highways System Electrician, Design Engineer, and a Project Manager.

You can also become self-employed.

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Email us: enquiries@kidderminster.ac.uk

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Adam Griffin

Green Technology Centre Manager

As a dedicated Site Manager, I oversee the centre's daily operations and support learners in their journey toward achieving their qualifications. My responsibilities include managing four departments: Motor Vehicle, Vehicle Respraying, Bricklaying, and Property Maintenance Operations, offering qualifications ranging from Level 1 to Level 3, as well as apprenticeship programs in these areas. With a background as a fully qualified motor mechanic and vehicle respraying tutor for eight years, I bring hands-on expertise to my role in management.

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