Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Macclesfield College, full-time during the day. To join, you'll need at least four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and maths, plus a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation. The course runs for 35 weeks and builds the advanced occupational skills needed to work as an electrician in the building services industry. It's a City and Guilds electrical installation advanced technical diploma qualification, designed to take you to a high level of practical and technical competence.
Who this course is for
This qualification is for you if you are a 16-19 year old learner, 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.
Entry requirements
For this course you will need to have achieved 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths and a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced practical skills in electrical installation across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.
You'll learn how to plan, install, and test electrical systems to current industry standards.
You'll study the principles of electrical science underpinning installation work.
You'll learn how to inspect and verify electrical installations safely.
You'll understand wiring regulations and how to apply them on the job.
You'll develop fault-finding and diagnostic skills for electrical systems.
You'll learn how to work safely and comply with health and safety requirements on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and practical hands-on sessions at Macclesfield College. Assessment combines written assignments, practical assessments, and end-of-unit tests. You'll be assessed on both your technical knowledge and your ability to carry out electrical installation tasks to the required standard. The full-time daytime timetable means you cover the qualification content intensively across 35 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Macclesfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer. Install wiring and electrical systems in buildings.
Domestic electrician. Carry out electrical work in homes and residential properties.
Commercial electrician. Work on electrical installations in offices and retail premises.
Industrial electrician. Install and maintain electrical systems in factories and industrial sites.
Electrical maintenance technician. Inspect, test, and maintain electrical equipment.
Apprentice electrician. Combine on-site work with further formal training.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The NVQ route is required for a JIB Gold Card, which many employers ask for when hiring qualified electricians.
AM2 Assessment. The industry end-point assessment that, alongside your NVQ, leads to recognised electrician status.
Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations. A step toward more complex design and inspection work.
