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

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

About this course

Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Manchester. Classes run at Optima Electrical Training Manchester, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation, or an equivalent qualification, to join. The course covers fault diagnosis, inspection and testing, electrical science, systems design, and environmental technology systems. It runs over 20 weeks part-time, with daytime attendance. Units are assessed through written exams, online tests, and practical assessments. This level 3 electrical installations qualification is the City and Guilds route toward becoming a fully qualified electrician, eligible to work across 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 your understanding of electrical science 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 the principles and requirements of environmental technology systems.
  • You'll learn how to design electrical 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 sessions at the centre. Each unit has its own assessment method. Most units include a written exam, an online test, or both. Some units also include practical assessments. Your lecturer will tell you which assessments apply to each unit so you can prepare accordingly.

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. Work across domestic, commercial, and industrial sites.
  • Domestic electrician. Install and maintain wiring and systems in homes.
  • Commercial electrician. Electrical work in offices, retail, and public buildings.
  • Industrial electrician. Electrical installations in factories and industrial premises.
  • Electrical maintenance engineer. Fault-finding and upkeep of electrical systems.

What you could study next

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