Electrical Installation - Level 3

• 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

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

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

• 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.

• Practical work
• Written assignments

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

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 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.

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.