Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma in Bromsgrove. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Bromsgrove Campus, full-time during the day. To enrol, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation and at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English. The course runs for one year and builds the advanced knowledge and skills needed for technical roles in the electrotechnical industry. You'll cover electrical science, system design, fault diagnosis, inspection and testing, and environmental technologies. The City and Guilds electrical installation advanced technical diploma classes include a substantial design project that draws together everything you've learned.
Who this course is for
Are you good at problem solving? Do you have a mechanical mind? Are you curious about how things work? You may have recently achieved a Level 2 qualification or already be working in the industry and looking to gain a qualification. Either way, you will have a good understanding of basic electrical principles and be ready to take your skills to the next level. ,
Entry requirements
A level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation and at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 including maths and English.,
What you will learn
You'll apply principles of electrical science to real installation work.
You'll design electrical systems to industry standards.
You'll diagnose and rectify faults in electrical installations.
You'll carry out inspection, testing, and commissioning of electrical installations.
You'll understand environmental technologies and regulatory requirements.
You'll complete a substantial electrical design project integrating your prior knowledge.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching combined with practical workshop sessions. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, practical examinations, written examinations, and controlled assessments. You'll also complete a synoptic design project that brings together knowledge and skills from across the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring an On-Site Guide, a copy of the BS7671 Wiring Regulations (current edition), and a scientific calculator. Heart of Worcestershire College Bromsgrove Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer: fitting and connecting electrical systems in buildings.
Electrician: how to become an electrician starts with this level of qualification.
Electrical engineer: design and technical work in the electrotechnical sector.
Building services engineer: electrical systems within construction projects.
Armed forces technical officer: electrical and technical roles in the military.
Technical sales: specialist sales roles in electrical products and equipment.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services: the on-the-job qualification that supports progression toward a fully qualified electrician role and is recognised for CSCS and JIB cards.
Inspection and Testing qualifications (such as City and Guilds 2391): specialist certification for those focusing on electrical inspection and testing work.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: a Level 4 route into electrical engineering and building services roles.
