Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Brent – College of North West London – Evening

Cost£395.00
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Brent. Evening electrical installations classes run at College of North West London, part-time over 5 weeks. The course covers the requirements of BS7671:2018, the wiring regulations that qualified electricians work to every day. It suits those already working in the trade who need to update or formalise their electrical installations qualification. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed prior-qualification bar to apply.

Who this course is for

16-18 and Adults

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the structure and scope of BS7671:2018 wiring regulations.
  • You'll learn the requirements for safe electrical installation design and selection of equipment.
  • You'll study inspection, testing, and verification requirements under the regulations.
  • You'll cover protection methods, earthing arrangements, and fault protection.
  • You'll understand special locations and the additional requirements that apply to them.
  • You'll learn how to apply the regulations to real installation scenarios.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll work through the BS7671:2018 regulations with tutor guidance, covering theory and practical application. Assessment is through a written examination set by City and Guilds. You'll need to demonstrate knowledge of the wiring regulations to pass.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: fitting and maintaining electrical systems in buildings.
  • Domestic electrician: wiring and testing in residential properties.
  • Commercial electrician: electrical work in offices, retail, and public buildings.
  • Electrical maintenance engineer: servicing and fault-finding on existing installations.
  • Self-employed electrician: running your own electrical contracting business.

What you could study next

If you want to work as a qualified electrician, you'll need a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, which leads to a JIB Gold Card. You could also look at the Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations for those moving into design and inspection roles.

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