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Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Hillingdon

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Uxbridge, full-time during the day. Tuition fees may apply, though the course may be free depending on your circumstances. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in electrical contracting and associated industries such as film, TV, lighting, and maintenance. You'll take level 3 electrical installation classes covering both practical techniques and the underpinning theory employers expect.

Who this course is for

Develop your skills and underpinning knowledge to work or progress your career in the electrical contracting industry or an associated industry i.e. film, TV, lighting, maintenance etc.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical electrical installation techniques used in domestic and commercial settings.
  • You'll study the regulations and safety standards that govern electrical work in the UK.
  • You'll learn how to plan, install, and test electrical systems and circuits.
  • You'll build knowledge of fault diagnosis and how to identify and correct electrical faults.
  • You'll explore applications in associated industries including film, TV, lighting, and maintenance.
  • You'll develop the underpinning theory that supports safe and compliant electrical work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining theory and practical work. Assessment includes written assignments, practical assessments, and knowledge tests that reflect the demands of the electrical contracting industry. Full-time daytime attendance means you cover the qualification content intensively across 34 weeks.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer, working on domestic and commercial installations
  • Electrician's mate, supporting qualified electricians on site
  • Maintenance electrician, keeping electrical systems running safely
  • Film and TV lighting technician, rigging and operating electrical equipment on set
  • Building services electrician, working on new-build and refurbishment projects
  • Electrical contractor, taking on installation projects independently

What you could study next

After completing this level 3 electrical installation qualification, you could work toward the NVQ Level 3 in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, which supports applications for an ECS Gold Card and is a recognised route into fully qualified electrician status. You might also consider the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Course (BS 7671), which is widely required by employers in the electrical contracting industry.

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