Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Southwark

Cost£3,995.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Course in Southwark. Classes run at Optima Electrical Training London on weekends, so you can retrain without giving up your working week. This City and Guilds level 3 electrical installations (buildings and structures) course covers electrical science, wiring systems, fault diagnosis, and the regulations that govern electrical work in domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings. The course typically takes 6 months. Entry requires relevant work experience or completion of a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations; contact the centre to confirm which route applies to you.

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 plan and carry out wiring systems and enclosures in buildings and structures.
  • You'll work to the current IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
  • You'll inspect, test, and commission electrical installations.
  • You'll diagnose and correct electrical faults safely.
  • You'll understand earthing and bonding requirements.
  • You'll read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in a classroom and practical workshop setting at Optima Electrical Training London. You'll be assessed through a combination of written theory assessments and practical assignments that test your ability to carry out and evaluate electrical installation work. Assessment covers both knowledge units and practical competence units in line with the City and Guilds 2365 Level 3 framework.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: domestic, commercial, and industrial wiring work.
  • Domestic electrician: rewires, consumer unit upgrades, new builds.
  • Commercial electrician: fit-out and maintenance in offices and retail.
  • Industrial electrician: machinery, plant, and factory electrical systems.
  • Electrical maintenance engineer: planned and reactive maintenance roles.
  • Self-employed electrician: running your own electrical contracting business.

What you could study next

After completing this level 3 electrical installations (buildings and structures) qualification, the natural next step is an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations, which is required for a JIB Gold Card and is the standard route to recognition as a qualified electrician on site. You may also want to pursue the City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification, which is widely required for sign-off work, or the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382) course if not already covered.

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