Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Southwark – Optima Electrical Training London – Part-time

Cost£3,540.00
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Southwark. Classes run at Optima Electrical Training London, blending weekend sessions at the centre with online study. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations or equivalent to join. The course runs over 20 weeks part-time and covers fault diagnosis, inspection and testing, electrical systems design, and the science behind complex installations. It prepares you to work across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings. This is the City and Guilds level 3 electrical installations qualification that leads toward full electrician status.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Electrical installations is the industry recognised route to continuing on your journey to becoming a fully qualified electrician making you eligible to work in the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors.

The Level 3 Course is the natural progression for anyone who has completed the Level 2 Diploma 2365 course or related level 2 courses. On completion of this course you will then be able to undertake the Level 3 NVQ thus becoming recognised as a fully qualified electrical engineer within the industry.

This course has been designed to help build on your understanding and knowledge gained from the level 2 course. This programme of study covers all of the necessary elements to further develop your skills and theoretical knowledge and understanding of advanced electrical science, inspection and testing, fault finding and rectification and electrical design. The award consists of the following elements of study:

Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems Principles of Electrical Science Electrical Installations: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification Electrical Installations : Inspection, Testing and Commissioning Electrical Systems design Career awareness in building services engineering Health and safety in Building Services Engineering On completion of this course you will have gained the necessary knowledge and skills to become confident in your ability to:

Work within the industry in a safe and environmentally aware manner Understand and apply knowledge of the principles of electrical science Confidently find faults within an electrical installation and rectify such faults Conduct safe isolation practices and inspect, test and commission electrical installations Design electrical systems in accordance with the industry regulations

Entry requirements

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation or Equivalent

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the fundamental principles of environmental technology systems.
  • You'll apply the principles of electrical science at Level 3.
  • You'll diagnose and rectify faults in electrical installations.
  • You'll carry out inspection, testing, and commissioning of electrical installations.
  • You'll design electrical systems to industry standards.
  • You'll develop career awareness in building services engineering.
  • You'll work to compliance standards for domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors.

How you will learn

This is a blended level 3 electrical installations course. Weekend sessions at the centre cover practical and classroom work. Online study supports the theory between sessions. Assessment varies by unit. Most units have a written or online exam. Some units include practical assessments. Your lecturer will tell you what each unit requires so you can prepare.

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, or industrial wiring work.
  • Electrician (qualified). How to become an electrician after completing your NVQ.
  • Electrical maintenance engineer. Fault-finding and upkeep of electrical systems.
  • Electrical project supervisor. Overseeing installation work on site.
  • Building services engineer. Electrical systems within larger construction projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The next step after this Diploma. Completing it, alongside the AM2 assessment, is the route to JIB Gold Card status and recognition as a fully qualified electrician.
  • AM2 Assessment. The industry end-test required for JIB Gold Card membership.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). A short course many electricians take to stay current with wiring standards.

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