Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Manchester – Optima Electrical Training Manchester – Evening

Cost£3,995.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Course in Manchester. Evening classes run at Optima Electrical Training Manchester, with online study alongside your practical sessions. This blended approach lets you fit the level 3 electrical installations (buildings and structures) qualification around work or other commitments. The course typically takes 6 months part-time. You'll cover electrical science, wiring systems, and installation technology, building the knowledge and practical skills needed to work as an electrical installer in domestic, commercial, and industrial settings. Entry requires previous relevant experience or completion of a Level 2 Diploma; contact the centre for details.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Diploma in Electrical installations is the industry recognised route to get on your way to becoming a fully qualified electrician making you eligible to work in the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors. The City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Course covers all of the essential electrical installation skills, knowledge of electrical science and electrical principles to be confident in working within the electrical industry.

This course has been designed to ensure that it covers all of the necessary elements to develop your theoretical knowledge and understanding of electrical science and underpinning principles of the electrical field but also to develop your practical installation skills. The award consists of the following elements of study:

Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering Principles of Electrical Science Electrical Installations Technology Installation of Wiring Systems and enclosures Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering On completion of this course you will have gained the necessary knowledge and skills to become confident in your ability to: Understand of how electricity works and the scientific principles that governs it Work within the industry in a safe and productive manner alongside other building services engineers Install wiring systems and enclosures including: socket outlets and other power circuits, lighting circuits, alternative wiring system (single and twin and earth PVC cables), installing and fabrication of PVC and Steel trunking and conduit, cable tray and steel wire armored cable. Construction and safe use of portable scaffold platforms Safe isolation and basic pre-energised inspection and testing.

On completion of this course, you will be eligible to work within the industry under the supervision of a qualified electrician and have the relevant knowledge and practical skills to progress on to the level 3 qualification.

Entry requirements

There are a number of routes of approval for this course. Previous work experience is recognised as is the completion of the level 1 Diploma. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply electrical science principles to real installation work.
  • You'll install wiring systems and enclosures to industry standards.
  • You'll understand electrical installation technology and how systems operate.
  • You'll follow health and safety regulations in building services engineering.
  • You'll interpret technical drawings and specifications for electrical work.
  • You'll develop the knowledge needed to work across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.

How you will learn

The course combines online study with practical sessions at the centre. You'll complete theory and electrical science content online, then attend evening classes at Optima Electrical Training Manchester for hands-on practical work. Assessment includes written exams and practical assessments that test your installation skills and technical knowledge. The blended format means you can progress through theory at your own pace before applying it in the workshop.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Optima Electrical Training Manchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: fitting wiring and systems in buildings
  • Domestic electrician: electrical work in homes and residential properties
  • Commercial electrician: installations in offices, retail, and public buildings
  • Industrial electrician: electrical systems in factories and industrial sites
  • Electrical maintenance engineer: servicing and fault-finding on existing installations

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation: the on-the-job qualification needed alongside this Diploma to work toward a JIB Gold Card as a qualified electrician.
  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671): the wiring regulations qualification most employers expect electricians to hold.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City and Guilds 2382): a focused update course, often required when regulations are revised.

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