Free Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Crawley – Crawley College

CostFREE
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, part-time over three days. This free electrical installations course covers the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2018), the current UK industry standard for anyone working with electrical installations. You'll study scope and fundamental principles, definitions, assessment of general characteristics, protection for safety, and the selection and erection of electrical equipment. The course is free for learners in GLA or devolved areas. Fees may apply outside those areas.

Who this course is for

Note! Not Available as a Free Course For Jobs outside GLA or Devolved Areas. p You will study the latest standard of the IET wiring regulations including essential subjects such as safety selection and erection of electrical equipment. You will cover these key elements in the course: /p ul li Scope object and fundamental principles /li li Definitions /li li Assessment of general characteristics /li li Protection for safety /li li Selection and erection of equipment /li li Inspection and testing /li li Special installations or locations /li li Appendices /li /ul p This course can be delivered in the evening and is also delivered at our Brighton and Chichester Campus. /

Entry requirements

p The course is ideal for anyone working in the electrical industry who needs to be up to date with the latest 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations (released 28th March 2022).The 18th Edition is the industry standard for anyone working with electrical installations in the UK. br / br / The IET has stated that from January 2019 all electrical work carried out in the UK must comply with the 18th Edition. /p p We advise that candidates who have completed the 17th Edition (without the 3rd Amend

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the scope, objectives and fundamental principles of BS7671:2018.
  • You'll learn key definitions used in the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
  • You'll assess general characteristics of electrical installations.
  • You'll apply protection-for-safety requirements to electrical work.
  • You'll select and erect electrical equipment in line with current regulations.
  • You'll identify the changes introduced in the 18th Edition compared to earlier editions.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Crawley College over three days. Learning is structured around the content of BS7671:2018. Assessment is by a written examination set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the Award.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: carry out domestic and commercial wiring work compliantly.
  • Electrician: how to become an electrician working to the 18th Edition standard.
  • Electrical maintenance engineer: maintain systems in line with current regulations.
  • Approved contractor: demonstrate up-to-date regulatory knowledge to clients.
  • Electrical project supervisor: oversee installation work meeting BS7671:2018 requirements.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2391) - the next step for electricians who need to inspect and test their own work.
  • Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations - required for electricians carrying out condition reports on existing installations.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment - the practical NVQ needed for a JIB Gold Card and recognition as a qualified electrician.

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