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Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Free Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Wolverhampton. Evening classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course takes one year part-time. You'll cover the regulations electricians must follow, the scientific principles behind electrical systems, and the technical knowledge needed to work in the electrotechnical industry. Entry requires a Level 2 electrical qualification and English and maths at GCSE grade C/4 or above. Applications with relevant industry experience are considered on an individual basis.

Who this course is for

Are you passionate about construction or interested in working in the construction industry? Are you keen to further your theoretical studies and earn a living working in the electrotechnical industry? Do you have a Level 2 electrotechnical qualification? If you have answered yes to these three questions then this course is right for you!

Throughout this course you will gain an understanding of the regulations electricians are legally bound to comply with and the scientific principles on which electrical applications are based on. You will also learn how to verify electrical installations are safe to use and gain an understanding of how to complete relevant certificates required by law.

This is a one year course which can be studied part-time, during the evenings.

Also, if you earn less than £32,000 per year and aged 19 or over, you could study this course for FREE!

Entry requirements

To access this course you are required to have:

Level 2 electrical qualification English and maths at GCSE grade C/4 or above Applications from adults without the necessary qualifications but with relevant work/industry experience will be considered on an individual basis.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the regulations electricians are legally required to comply with.
  • You'll learn the scientific principles that underpin electrical installation work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of electrotechnical systems and how they operate.
  • You'll understand safe working practices within the construction and electrotechnical industry.
  • You'll build technical knowledge to support work as an electrical installer.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom at the Wellington Road Campus on an evening, part-time over one year. Learning is structured around the theoretical and regulatory knowledge required at Level 3. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods, which are likely to include written assessments and coursework aligned to the qualification requirements. Contact the college for full assessment details.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: install wiring and systems in domestic and commercial buildings.
  • Domestic electrician: carry out first and second fix electrical work in homes.
  • Commercial electrician: work on larger commercial and industrial electrical projects.
  • Maintenance electrician: inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems.
  • Electrical improver: work toward full qualification under supervision on site.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment: the on-site competence qualification needed alongside your technical certificate to work as a qualified electrician and apply for an ECS Gold Card.
  • AM2 Assessment: the industry end-test required before applying for JIB Approved Electrician status.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671): a short course many electricians complete to stay current with the latest regulations.
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