Free Level 4 Design and Verification of Electrical Installations Course in Crawley. Evening classes run at Crawley College, part-time over 13 weeks. This design and verification of electrical installations qualification is aimed at experienced electricians who work with little or no supervision. You'll need to hold the City and Guilds Inspection and Testing 2391-52 (or 2394/5) and the City and Guilds Requirements for Electrical Installations 2382-18 before enrolling. The course covers electrical installation design rooted in BS 7671, with an emphasis on interpreting and applying regulations using standard design practices. Alongside evening classes, you'll complete a 40-hour project in your own time and sit a final exam.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll design electrical installations in line with BS 7671 requirements.
You'll interpret and apply wiring regulations using standard design practices.
You'll verify that electrical installation designs meet current standards.
You'll apply design calculations relevant to electrical systems.
You'll develop the skills to work independently on complex electrical design tasks.
You'll complete a substantial design project demonstrating your knowledge in practice.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at Crawley College on evenings. Alongside classroom sessions, you'll complete a 40-hour design project in your own time. The course finishes with a final written exam. Assessment is through the project work and the exam, both of which test your ability to design and verify electrical installations to the required standard.
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, taking on design and verification responsibilities
Electrical contracts manager, overseeing design and sign-off on projects
Approved electrician, working independently on complex installations
Electrical project supervisor, managing installation work from design to completion
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in Electrical Energy Efficiency (City and Guilds 2030) - broadens your expertise into energy-efficient design.
Level 5 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - suitable if you want to move toward engineering technician status.
Electrical Engineering degree or HNC/HND - this Level 4 Award sits at the same level as year one of university study, making it a natural stepping stone toward higher education in electrical engineering.
