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

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

About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Course in Manchester. Weekend classes run at Optima Electrical Training Manchester, with online study alongside your practical sessions at the centre. This blended approach means you can cover theory in your own time and put it into practice on weekends. The course takes around 6 months part-time and covers electrical science, wiring systems, and installation principles for buildings and structures. It's a step toward working as a qualified electrician across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.

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 develop knowledge of electrical science and the principles that underpin safe electrical installation work.
  • You'll learn how to install wiring systems and enclosures in buildings and structures.
  • You'll study electrical installation technology, including how electrical systems are designed and function.
  • You'll cover health and safety requirements specific to building services engineering.
  • You'll understand how to communicate and work effectively within building services and engineering environments.

How you will learn

You'll study theory online at your own pace, then attend practical sessions at the centre on weekends. Learning combines written assessments and knowledge tests with hands-on practical work. Your progress is assessed through a mix of online coursework and practical tasks completed in the training environment. Contact Optima Electrical Training Manchester to confirm the specific assessment breakdown for this Level 3 course.

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 systems in domestic and commercial buildings.
  • Domestic electrician: installation and maintenance work in homes.
  • Commercial electrician: electrical work in offices, retail, and public buildings.
  • Industrial electrician: electrical systems in manufacturing and industrial sites.
  • Electrical maintenance technician: ongoing upkeep of building electrical systems.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation: the on-the-job qualification you'll need alongside this Diploma to work toward a skilled-worker CSCS card and demonstrate competence to employers.
  • Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2391): required for signing off new installations.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671): essential for anyone working in the electrical industry in the UK.