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Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Waltham Forest – Waltham Forest College Forest Road

Cost£3,345.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Waltham Forest College Forest Road, full-time during the day. This electrical installation advanced technical diploma course runs over 36 weeks and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work toward registration as a Domestic Installer. The course is structured across two years, taking you through Levels 1 and 2 of electrical installation training. For Year 1 you need at least one GCSE in maths or English. For Year 2 you need both subjects at grade 4 or above, with science preferred.

Who this course is for

Our electrical courses are the industry recognised route for new entrants looking for a career as an Electrician.

This course is designed to give you all the specific skills required to be able to register as a Domestic Installer, whilst progressing on to completing your Level 3 qualification.

This is a 2-year course in which you will study at Levels 1 and 2 after which you have the option of progressing into employment or gaining a further NVQ qualification delivered by the College to work in a commercial setting.

The course will be scheduled over 3 days per week and will be a mixture of theory and practical across the two years.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are:

  • Year 1 – must hold 1 GCSE in either maths or English;
  • Year 2 – must have achieved both GCSEs to at least grade 4 in maths and English, a science GCSE is also preferred.

If required, you will have the opportunity to study GCSE maths and/or English alongside your course so you can progress onto the next level.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the practical skills required for domestic electrical installation work.
  • You'll learn the wiring regulations and safety standards that apply to electrical work in the UK.
  • You'll study how to plan, install, and test electrical circuits.
  • You'll cover fault diagnosis and how to identify and fix electrical problems.
  • You'll learn how to work safely with electrical systems in line with industry requirements.
  • You'll build the underpinning knowledge needed to progress toward NVQ-level assessment in electrical installation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work at Waltham Forest College Forest Road. Assessment includes written tests, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence. The course combines theory and workshop activity across both years of study, giving you the technical knowledge and applied skills that employers and licensing bodies expect from electrical installation trainees.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Waltham Forest College Forest Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Domestic Electrician. Install and maintain electrical systems in homes.
  • Electrical Installer. Fit wiring, sockets, and consumer units on site.
  • Electrical Maintenance Technician. Service and repair electrical equipment in buildings.
  • Approved Electrician. Work toward Part P registration for domestic electrical work.
  • Electrical Apprentice. Combine on-site work with further qualifications.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The NVQ route is required for a JIB Approved Electrician card and is the standard next step for qualified electrical installers moving into full employment.
  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). Covers the 18th Edition wiring regulations, which most employers require.
  • AM2 Assessment. The industry end-test for electricians seeking JIB registration.
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