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  • Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations

  • Eligible for Government Funding

    You only need to start paying back your 19+ Advanced Learning Loan when you’ve finished your course and earning more than £25,000 a year

    To apply for a Loan, you need to be:

    • Aged 19 or over on the first day of your course (there is no upper age limit)
    • Living at an address in the UK on the first day of your course and been resident in the EU for three years previous to 1 August 2015
    • Studying at an approved college or training organisation in England
    • Enrolling on an eligible course at Level 3 or 4.

  • Who is it suitable for? For candidates who want to work as electricians in the building services engineering sector. Suitable for candidates who have previously completed the Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations or equivalent qualification.

    What’s involved? This is a qualification that tests both practical and knowledge based skills in a realistic working environment.

    The units that will be studied are:

    • Health and safety in building services engineering
    • Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems
    • Principles of electrical science
    • Electrical installations: fault diagnosis and rectification
    • Electrical Installations: inspection, testing and commissioning
    • Electrical systems design
    • Career awareness in building services engineering

    Where might it lead? When candidates have successfully completed this qualification they will be at an Improver/Electrician’s Mate level. In order to fully qualify as an Electrician, candidates will need to fully meet the performance criteria as laid down in the National Occupational Standards put together by Summit Skills, the Sector Skills Council. This is covered in the City and Guilds 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electro technical Technology.

    Course duration Approximately 6 week’s full time equivalent. (Please speak with an advisor for current attendance options)

    Delivery method Home study Classroom revision Workshop practical training

    Assessment methods Online multiple choice tests, practical and written assessments.

    Entry requirements Candidates should have previously completed the Level 2 Diploma is Electrical Installations qualification or equivalent. Candidates must be aged 16 or over.

    How much does it cost? £3000+VAT