Level 3 Electrical Inspection and Testing Course in Potters Bar

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 Potters Bar. Classes run at Technique Learning Solutions Potters Bar. You'll need basic electrical theory knowledge before you start. The course runs full-time over 8 days, covering the initial verification, periodic inspection, testing, condition reporting, and certification of electrical installations. It's aimed at people who already work in a trade and want to expand the electrical services they can offer customers. Completing this domestic electrical installer qualification means you can carry out and certify domestic electrical work independently.

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 perform periodic inspection and testing of existing domestic electrical systems.
  • You'll produce condition reports that accurately record the state of an installation.
  • You'll complete the certification paperwork required after inspection and testing work.
  • You'll identify faults and non-compliances in domestic electrical installations.
  • You'll apply the relevant regulations and codes of practice to domestic electrical work.

How you will learn

Training is classroom based and runs full-time during the day over 8 days. You'll learn through a combination of taught sessions and practical work covering inspection, testing, and certification procedures. Assessment is based on the knowledge and practical competencies required by the qualification. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Domestic electrical installer. Carry out and certify domestic electrical installations.
  • Periodic inspection and testing engineer. Inspect and test existing electrical systems.
  • Electrical condition report assessor. Produce condition reports for domestic properties.
  • Self-employed electrician. Offer inspection and certification services to homeowners.
  • Kitchen or bathroom installer. Handle electrical elements without subcontracting.
  • Plumber or heating engineer. Add sockets or extend circuits as part of wider jobs.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). The wiring regulations qualification most employers and clients expect alongside inspection and testing work.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. An NVQ that demonstrates on-the-job competence and supports applications for a skilled-worker CSCS card.
  • Part P Competent Person Scheme registration. Allows you to self-certify domestic electrical work without notifying building control.

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