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Free Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Portsmouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Portsmouth. Classes run full-time during the day at City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus. To join, you'll need to have completed the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation. The course takes one year and covers electrical science principles, electrical installations technology, and health and safety within building services engineering. This free electrical installations course builds the technical knowledge you need to work as an electrical installer.

Who this course is for

The qualification covers many areas within Electro technical technology, units such as: principles of electrical science, electrical installations technology and health & safety with Building Services Engineering.

Entry requirements

You will be required to have achieved the C&G2365-02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of electrical science, including circuits, current, and voltage.
  • You'll learn electrical installations technology and how it applies to buildings and structures.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and safety practices within building services engineering.
  • You'll understand the regulations and standards that govern electrical installation work.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real installation scenarios across domestic and commercial settings.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting at North Harbour Campus, with a mix of taught sessions and practical work. Assessment is through written examinations and practical assignments that test your knowledge of electrical science, installations technology, and health and safety. Your progress will be assessed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: install wiring and systems in buildings and structures.
  • Domestic electrician: carry out electrical work in homes and residential properties.
  • Commercial electrician: work on larger buildings, offices, and retail premises.
  • Maintenance electrician: service and repair electrical systems on site.
  • Electrical improver: work alongside qualified electricians building site experience.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 3 Diploma, you could work toward a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, which is required for a JIB Gold Card and is the recognised route to becoming a fully qualified electrician. You might also consider an Electrical Apprenticeship at Level 3 to combine on-site experience with further formal qualification.

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