Level 3 Electrical Inspection and Testing Course in Manchester

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 Manchester. Classes run at Technique Learning Solutions Manchester, full-time over 8 days. You'll need a basic knowledge of electrical theory before you start. The course covers the initial verification, periodic inspection, testing, condition reporting and certification of electrical installations. It's aimed at tradespeople who want to expand what they can offer customers, including moving existing systems, adding sockets, or installing additional circuits. This domestic electrical installer qualification gives you the skills to carry out and certify domestic electrical work.

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 conduct periodic inspection and testing of existing domestic electrical systems.
  • You'll produce accurate condition reports on the state of electrical installations.
  • You'll complete the certification documentation required after inspection and testing.
  • You'll identify faults and non-compliant wiring in domestic settings.
  • You'll apply the relevant regulations and codes of practice to inspection work.

How you will learn

Training is classroom based and delivered full-time across 8 days. You'll work through the theory and practical elements of inspection, testing and certification during daytime sessions. Assessment is based on the knowledge and practical skills covered throughout the course, leading to the Level 3 Award on successful completion.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Domestic electrical installer. Inspect, test and certify home electrical systems.
  • Electrician. Carry out domestic wiring and installation work.
  • Electrical maintenance technician. Maintain and repair electrical systems in residential properties.
  • Kitchen or bathroom fitter. Self-certify your own electrical work without a subcontractor.
  • Plumber. Add or move electrical elements as part of broader installations.
  • Self-employed tradesperson. Offer customers a wider range of electrical services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). The wiring regulations underpinning all domestic electrical work. A natural next step if you want to deepen your compliance knowledge.
  • City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing. A widely held qualification for electricians who want to specialise in testing and certification.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services. For those working toward a recognised skilled-worker card in the electrical trade.

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