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Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College in the evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course takes one year part-time. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installations before you start. This electrical installation advanced technical diploma course builds the advanced occupational skills needed to work as an electrician in the building services industry. It is a City and Guilds qualification and a key step toward employment or further study in the trade.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for you if you are a 19+ year old learner and you have successfully completed the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installations, who wishes to work as an electrician in the building services industry.

It has been designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a platform from which to progress through further learning or into employment. This vocational route at level 3 is a vital step towards becoming a competent electrician.

The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the skills required within the electrotechnical sector.

You will cover compulsory aspects such as:

  • working safely and effectively

Entry requirements

This qualification is for you if you are a 19+ year old learner and you have successfully completed the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installations, who wishes to work as an electrician in the building services industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced electrical installation techniques for building services work.
  • You'll study wiring systems, circuits, and electrical distribution.
  • You'll learn how to inspect, test, and verify electrical installations.
  • You'll apply health and safety regulations relevant to electrical work.
  • You'll understand fault diagnosis and how to carry out remedial work.
  • You'll practise working to current industry wiring regulations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chichester College in the evenings. Teaching combines theory and practical work relevant to electrical installation. Assessment includes written examinations and practical assessments that test your ability to carry out and verify electrical installation work to industry standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer, working on domestic and commercial wiring projects.
  • Electrician's mate, supporting qualified electricians on site.
  • Building services electrician, installing systems in new-build properties.
  • Maintenance electrician, keeping electrical systems safe and operational.
  • Electrical improver, progressing toward full qualification on site.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. This is the on-site NVQ that, combined with your technical qualifications, supports applications for an ECS Gold Card and recognised competence as a qualified electrician.
  • AM2 Assessment. The industry end-point assessment required by most employers and apprenticeship routes before working unsupervised.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). A short course required by most employers before you work on live installations.
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