Free Level 3 Experienced Electrician Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, daytime with flexible study over one year. This course is for practising electricians with at least 5 years of industry experience who can demonstrate technical knowledge and competence to Level 3 standards. You choose between two pathways: Installation or Maintenance. The Installation pathway covers design and installation practices. The Maintenance pathway focuses on maintaining electrotechnical systems. Both pathways align with the current IET wiring regulations (BS 7671). The free electrotechnical experienced worker course for adults in the GLA or a devolved area carries no course fee. Fees may apply outside those areas.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll apply design and installation practices and procedures (Installation pathway).
  • You'll demonstrate technical knowledge of electrotechnical systems to Level 3 industry standards.
  • You'll show competence in line with the current IET wiring regulations (BS 7671).
  • You'll work through mandatory units covering core electrotechnical knowledge and performance.
  • You'll complete specialist units relevant to your chosen pathway, Installation or Maintenance.
  • You'll evidence your existing industry skills and experience in a structured qualification framework.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Crawley College over the course of a year. Assessment is competence-based and draws on your existing industry experience. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical demonstration, technical knowledge tests, and portfolio evidence showing your work meets Level 3 standards and current BS 7671 wiring regulations. The flexible study mode means the centre can work with your schedule.

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: install wiring systems in domestic and commercial buildings.
  • Maintenance Electrician: inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations.
  • Approved Electrician: carry out work to BS 7671 as a recognised competent person.
  • Electrical Contracts Supervisor: oversee electrical installation projects on site.
  • Self-employed Electrician: run your own electrical contracting business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671): the formal qualification covering the IET wiring regulations, useful for staying current with regulation updates.
  • Level 4 Award in Electrical Safety Management: for electricians moving into supervisory or management roles.
  • Part P Competent Person Scheme registration: allows you to self-certify domestic electrical work without notifying building control.