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Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP425.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Leicester. Evening electrical installations classes run at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, three evenings over 5 weeks. The course covers the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018) in depth. You'll need a copy of the BS 7671:2018 regulations before you start. Assessment is by a two-hour written examination covering the full content of the regulations. This level 3 electrical installations qualification is a full-cost course. Fees are £425 and no fee remission is available.

Who this course is for

This evening course has been designed for electricians, contractors, and those requiring a working knowledge of the latest edition of the level 3 award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 qualification. This course is delivered either online or in a classroom over three days and provides in-depth training on the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations and will include a final two-hour examination on the full content of the regulations.

This is a full-cost course. There is no fee remission available and you cannot apply for an advanced learner loan to pay for your fees.

Entry requirements

Be able to understand and use the current IET regulations BS7671:2018 and have use of a copy of BS7671:2018.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the structure and scope of BS 7671:2018 and how to apply it in practice.
  • You'll learn the requirements for safe electrical installation design, selection, and erection.
  • You'll study the regulations covering inspection, testing, and verification of electrical installations.
  • You'll understand protection methods including protection against electric shock, thermal effects, and overcurrent.
  • You'll learn how the UK regulations correspond to European (EC) standards and British Standards Institute requirements.
  • You'll be able to navigate and reference the IET Wiring Regulations confidently on site.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, running from 17:30 to 21:00. Teaching covers the full content of BS 7671:2018 through structured evening sessions over 5 weeks. The course ends with a two-hour written examination on the complete regulations. You must bring your own copy of the BS 7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations to use during the course.

What you will need to bring

You must bring a current copy of the BS 7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations. This is a requirement before you start the course. Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus will confirm anything else you need when you enrol.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: carry out domestic and commercial wiring work
  • Electrician: install, maintain, and repair electrical systems
  • Electrical contractor: manage and deliver electrical installation projects
  • Approved electrician: work under the Electrical Competent Person scheme
  • Maintenance electrician: keep building electrical systems safe and compliant

What you could study next

After this Award, you can progress to further City and Guilds electrical installations qualifications. The City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing (2391) is a natural next step for electricians who want to inspect and certify electrical installations. The City and Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations covers the full range of skills needed for qualified electrician status.

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