Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Southwark – Optima Electrical Training London – Flexible

Cost£3,540.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Southwark. Classes run at Optima Electrical Training London, with a mix of online study and weekend sessions at the centre. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation or equivalent to join. The course covers fault diagnosis, inspection and testing, electrical science, systems design, and environmental technology systems. It typically takes around 6 months to complete. Units are assessed through written exams, online tests, and practical assessments. This level 3 electrical installations qualification opens doors to work in domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.

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 develop knowledge of electrical science principles at Level 3.
  • You'll learn fault diagnosis and rectification techniques for electrical installations.
  • You'll study inspection, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
  • You'll cover electrical systems design.
  • You'll understand the principles and requirements of environmental technology systems.
  • You'll build awareness of careers in building services engineering.

How you will learn

The course is delivered through a blend of online study and in-person weekend sessions at the centre. Assessment varies by unit. Most units include a written or online exam. Some units also include a practical assessment. Your lecturer will tell you what each unit requires so you can prepare. The programme is intensive and fast-paced, designed to be completed over 15 to 20 study weeks.

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.
  • Electrician. Qualified electrical work across a range of sectors.
  • Electrical maintenance engineer. Fault-finding and upkeep of electrical systems.
  • Electrical testing and inspection engineer. Certifying installations meet safety standards.
  • Building services engineer. Electrical systems within construction projects.

What you could study next

After this course, the natural next step is the Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installations. Completing the NVQ, along with the AM2 assessment, puts you on the route to JIB Gold Card membership, which is the recognised mark of a fully qualified electrician in the UK. You could also look at specialisms such as inspection and testing or renewable energy installations.

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