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Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Plymouth

Cost£502.00
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Focus Training, daytime over 3 days. This course is for practising electricians and electrical contractors who need to stay current with BS 7671:2018, the IET Wiring Regulations that set the standard for electrical installations in the UK. You'll cover the latest requirements and how they apply to your work on site. You'll need a Level 3 electrical work-related qualification to enrol. You'll sit a two-hour multiple-choice online examination at the end.

Who this course is for

This course is for practicing electricians and electrical contractors who need to keep up with the latest regulations and standards to perform their job. The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018) are the industry standards for the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. They set the standard for how electrical installations should be completed in the UK and knowledge of them ensures you are able to comply with the law.

Entry requirements

A level 3 electrical work related qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the structure and scope of BS 7671:2018 and what changed in the 18th Edition.
  • You'll learn how to apply the IET Wiring Regulations to electrical installations in practice.
  • You'll study the requirements for protection against electric shock, thermal effects, and overcurrent.
  • You'll learn the rules covering special locations and installations covered by Part 7 of BS 7671.
  • You'll understand inspection, testing, and certification requirements under the Regulations.
  • You'll learn how to ensure your work complies with current UK legal standards for electrical safety.

How you will learn

The course is classroom-based and runs over 3 days at Focus Training in Plymouth. Teaching covers the content of BS 7671:2018 directly, with tutor-led sessions working through the Regulations. Assessment is by a two-hour multiple-choice online examination. You'll need to bring your own copy of the IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (the Brown Book) to use throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring your own copy of the IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations book (the Brown Book). Focus Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrician. Work on domestic, commercial, or industrial electrical installations.
  • Electrical contractor. Run your own electrical contracting business compliantly.
  • Approved electrician. Progress to senior site roles requiring up-to-date regulatory knowledge.
  • Electrical inspector. Carry out inspection and testing of fixed electrical installations.
  • Maintenance electrician. Keep building systems compliant with current wiring regulations.
  • Electrical project supervisor. Oversee installation work and ensure regulatory compliance on site.

What you could study next

If you want to deepen your electrical qualifications, consider the City and Guilds Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-52), which covers inspection and testing in detail. The Level 3 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations (2396) is a further step for those moving into design roles. Both build directly on knowledge of BS 7671:2018.

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