Level 3 Electrical Installations Course in Manchester – Optima Electrical Training Manchester – Flexible

Cost£3,540.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
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 equivalent to join. The course covers fault diagnosis, inspection and testing, electrical science, systems design, and environmental technology. It typically takes around six months to complete. Units are assessed through written exams, online tests, and practical assessments. This level 3 electrical installations qualification is the route toward becoming a fully qualified electrician, eligible 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 understand the fundamental principles of environmental technology systems.
  • You'll apply 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.

How you will learn

This is a blended electrical installations course. You'll study some content online and attend sessions at the centre during the day. Assessment varies by unit. Most units include a written or online exam. Some units also include practical assessments. Your lecturer will tell you what each unit requires so you can prepare. The course is delivered at a fast pace over the study weeks.

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 in domestic, commercial, or industrial settings.
  • Domestic electrician. Wire and maintain electrical systems in homes.
  • Commercial electrician. Install and test systems in offices and retail premises.
  • Industrial electrician. Work on complex electrical systems in factories and plants.
  • Electrical maintenance engineer. Fault-find and service electrical equipment.
  • Building services engineer. Manage electrical systems across large buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installations. The next step after this Diploma. Completing the NVQ, alongside the AM2 assessment, is the route to JIB Gold Card membership and recognition as a fully qualified electrician.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Required knowledge for practising electricians. Many employers expect this alongside your Level 3 qualification.
  • Inspection and Testing (City and Guilds 2391). Builds on the inspection and testing unit in this course.