Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and builds on Level 2 knowledge, taking your electrical skills to a more advanced level. You'll study electrical science principles, system design, fault diagnosis, and inspection and testing. The electrical installation advanced technical diploma qualification is awarded by City and Guilds and is a recognised step toward technical roles in the electrotechnical industry. Entry requires a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation and at least five GCSEs at grade 4, including maths and English.
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 scenarios.
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 drawing on all your prior learning.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through practical demonstrations and assignments, practical examinations, and written examinations. There are also controlled assessments and a synoptic design project that brings together your knowledge from across the course. Teaching is classroom-based and delivered full-time during the day at Heart of Worcestershire College.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring an On-Site Guide, the current edition of BS7671 Wiring Regulations, and a scientific calculator. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer: fitting and wiring systems in domestic and commercial buildings.
Electrical improver: developing skills on site toward full electrician status.
Electrician: how to become an electrician starts with qualifications at this level.
Electrical engineer: design and technical work in the electrotechnical sector.
Building services engineer: electrical systems within larger construction projects.
Armed forces technical officer: electrical and technical roles within the military.
Technical sales: applying electrical knowledge in a commercial environment.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services: the on-the-job qualification many electricians need to work toward their AM2 assessment and JIB Gold Card status.
Inspection and Testing qualifications (such as City and Guilds 2391): specialist certification for carrying out periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: a higher-level route into electrical engineering or building services roles.
