Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma Course in Hartlepool. Classes run full-time at Hartlepool College of Further Education. This City and Guilds electrical installation advanced technical diploma qualification builds on Level 2 study, developing your technical knowledge and practical skills in electrical installation. The course runs for 525 hours. It puts you on the route toward becoming a qualified electrician, though further study and assessment are required after completing it. The free electrical installation advanced technical diploma course for adults and school leavers covers the advanced technical skills employers and apprenticeship programmes look for.
Who this course is for
This programme is aimed at learners who have completed the Level 2 Electrical
Installation programme and wish to further develop their knowledge and practical
skills, with a view to progressing to apprenticeships and employment.
Please note the main qualification is on the route to becoming, but does not
make the holder, a qualified electrician. Further study/assessment is
required.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced knowledge of electrical installation principles and practices.
You'll apply wiring regulations and understand how they govern safe electrical work.
You'll plan and carry out electrical installation work in domestic and commercial settings.
You'll inspect, test, and verify electrical installations to industry standards.
You'll interpret technical drawings, specifications, and circuit diagrams.
You'll understand fault diagnosis and how to identify and correct electrical faults.
You'll work safely, following health and safety requirements relevant to electrical work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching combined with practical workshop sessions. Assessment includes written exams, practical assessments, and coursework. You'll be assessed on both your technical knowledge and your ability to carry out electrical installation tasks to the required standard. The City and Guilds framework sets the assessment criteria for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer, working on domestic and commercial projects
Apprentice electrician, progressing toward full qualification
Electrical maintenance technician, keeping systems safe and operational
Installation electrician, fitting wiring and electrical systems in new builds
Electrical improver, supporting qualified electricians on site
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. This is the on-the-job qualification you'll need to work toward becoming a fully qualified electrician, often completed through an apprenticeship.
AM2 Assessment (Achievement Measurement). The industry end-point assessment that, alongside your NVQ, leads to JIB Approved Electrician status.
Level 4 qualifications in electrical engineering or building services, for those moving into supervisory or design roles.
