Level 3 Electrical Inspection and Testing Course in Newcastle upon Tyne

Cost£999.00
Duration8 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLCL Awards

About this course

Level 3 Domestic Electrical Installer Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Technique Learning Solutions over 8 intensive days of full-time daytime study. You'll need a basic working knowledge of electrical theory before you start. The course is aimed at tradespeople who want to extend their skills into domestic electrical installation, including adding sockets, moving existing systems, and fitting additional switches. You'll cover initial verification, periodic inspection, testing, condition reporting, and certification of electrical installations. This domestic electrical installer qualification gives you the skills to offer customers a wider range of services.

Who this course is for

This Domestic electrical installation course is designed for people wishing to upgrade their existing skills to be able to offer customers further services. The Commercial electrical installation course is aimed at tradesmen like plumbers, kitchen fitters, bathroom installers, etc who no longer want to pay an electrician to add sockets, move existing systems or add an extra light switch etc…

Upon completing this 2 week Domestic electrical installation course, the candidate will have the appropriate knowledge and qualifications to enable them to join one of the Approved Part P membership schemes. This will then enable them to sign off their own work without having to get others involved.

Entry requirements

Basic Electrical Theory Knowledge

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out initial verification of electrical installations to confirm they meet required standards.
  • You'll plan and conduct periodic inspection and testing of domestic electrical systems.
  • You'll identify faults and assess the condition of existing electrical installations.
  • You'll produce condition reports and certification documents for completed work.
  • You'll apply the regulations and documentation requirements that govern domestic electrical work.
  • You'll extend your practical skills to cover adding sockets, relocating circuits, and fitting additional switches.

How you will learn

Training is classroom based and delivered full-time over 8 days. You'll learn through a combination of practical exercises and underpinning knowledge sessions covering inspection, testing, and certification procedures. Assessment is based on the requirements of the Level 3 Award, covering both practical competence and the ability to produce accurate condition reports and certification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Technique Learning Solutions will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Domestic electrical installer. Carry out installation and testing work in homes.
  • Electrical inspector. Inspect and certify domestic electrical systems.
  • Self-employed electrician. Offer customers a broader range of electrical services.
  • Kitchen or bathroom fitter with electrical skills. Complete your own first-fix electrical work.
  • Plumber or heating engineer with electrical competence. Wire controls and add sockets without subcontracting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). Deepens your knowledge of wiring regulations, which underpins all domestic and commercial electrical work.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The NVQ route recognised for a JIB Gold Card, which many employers and contractors require.
  • Part P Competent Person Scheme registration. Allows you to self-certify domestic electrical work without notifying building control.

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