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Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Birmingham – Birmingham Electrical Training

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration48 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Birmingham Electrical Training for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working as an electrical installation apprentice, earning as you learn over approximately 48 months. The City and Guilds 5357 NVQ covers both knowledge units and practical performance units, combining hands-on electrical work with theory. Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 2 are included unless you already hold GCSE grade 4 to 9 or equivalent. Entry requires an initial assessment, an interview, and confirmation of colour vision from an optician.

Who this course is for

The electrical installation apprenticeship is suitable for any individual who wishes to become an installation electrician.

The candidate will undertake the City & Guilds 5357 NVQ Level 3 Qualification consisting of knowledge units and performance units. This involves both practical and theory elements.

The apprenticeship also includes Functional Skills in Mathematics and English, at Level 2.

The apprenticeship takes approximately 48 months to complete, however previous qualifications can reduce this.

All candidates are required to be employed by an electrical contractor to undertake the apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

Success at Initial Assessment:

  • Assessment in Maths & English (completed online, at the training centre).
  • Interview with a member of the recruitment team.
  • Confirmation from an optician regarding colour vision.

Candidates are requested to hold GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, grade 4-9 or their equivalent, at entry point to the apprenticeship. Valid qualifications at this level will exempt the candidate from undertaking Functional Skills, as part of the apprenticeship.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical electrical installation skills in a real working environment.
  • You'll study the theory behind electrical systems, circuits, and wiring regulations.
  • You'll complete knowledge units covering electrical principles and safe working practices.
  • You'll demonstrate competence through performance units assessed in the workplace.
  • You'll build Maths and English skills to Level 2 (unless already exempt).

How you will learn

Training combines on-the-job practical work with theory study. You'll be assessed through knowledge units and performance units as part of the City and Guilds 5357 NVQ. Assessment covers both practical demonstration in the workplace and written or online theory elements. Maths and English are assessed online at the training centre. An initial assessment, interview, and colour vision check are required before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Birmingham Electrical Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: fitting wiring, sockets, and consumer units in buildings.
  • Domestic electrician: electrical work in homes and residential properties.
  • Commercial electrician: electrical installation in offices and retail premises.
  • Maintenance electrician: servicing and fault-finding on existing electrical systems.
  • Electrical apprentice progressing to fully qualified electrician status.

What you could study next

  • AM2 Assessment (Achievement Measurement 2): the end-point practical assessment many electricians complete to demonstrate occupational competence before applying for an ECS Gold Card.
  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671): covers the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, required for most electrical roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation: a growing specialism for qualified electricians.
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