Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough TEC, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Contact Scarborough TEC to confirm what you'd pay. The course covers the requirements of BS7671:2018, the wiring regulations that govern electrical installation work in the UK. It runs over roughly ten months, giving you time to work through the material at a manageable pace.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand the scope and structure of the BS7671:2018 wiring regulations.
You'll learn the requirements for electrical installation design, selection, and erection of equipment.
You'll study the regulations covering inspection, testing, and verification of electrical installations.
You'll understand the rules around protection for safety, including protection against electric shock and thermal effects.
You'll learn how special locations and installations are treated under BS7671:2018.
You'll interpret and apply the regulations to practical electrical installation scenarios.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Scarborough TEC, with tutor-led sessions working through the BS7671:2018 wiring regulations. Assessment is by a written examination set by City and Guilds. You'll need to demonstrate your understanding of the regulations and how they apply to electrical installation work. The part-time daytime timetable spreads learning across the course, giving you time to study and prepare between sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer. How to become an electrical installer in domestic or commercial settings.
Approved electrician. Working toward full approval under industry registration schemes.
Electrical maintenance engineer. Maintaining and inspecting fixed electrical systems.
Solar PV installer. Electrical installations work in renewable energy.
Electrical testing technician. Inspection and testing of completed installations.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The NVQ is the on-the-job qualification that, combined with the AM2 assessment, leads to a JIB Gold Card for qualified electrician status.
Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations. A step up for those moving into design and sign-off roles.
18th Edition Amendment updates. BS7671 is updated periodically; staying current is a requirement for registered electricians.
