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Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Guildford

Cost£2,995.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment Course in Guildford. Evening classes run at Activate Learning Guildford, so you can keep working while you study. This installing electrotechnical systems and equipment qualification is for people already working in electrical installation who have completed Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Diplomas. You must be working in the industry throughout the course. Classes run part-time over two years. The course covers installing systems and equipment in buildings, structures, and the environment.

Who this course is for

This Level 3 NVQ qualification is for those working in electrical installation for under 5 years, who have completed Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Diplomas and want to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is suitable for those who want to work as an electrician, installing systems and equipment in buildings, structures, and the environment within the electrotechnical industry.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

GCSEs grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and maths You need to have completed Level 2 and 3 Electrical Diplomas. You must be working in the industry sector throughout the duration of the NVQ.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and organise electrical installation work in buildings and structures.
  • You'll install wiring systems, cables, and containment in line with industry standards.
  • You'll install electrical equipment, accessories, and components.
  • You'll inspect, test, and commission electrotechnical systems.
  • You'll fault-find and diagnose problems in electrical installations.
  • You'll work safely and in compliance with current regulations, including the IET Wiring Regulations.

How you will learn

This is a work-based NVQ, so your competence is assessed in your actual workplace. Assessment includes observation of your practical work on site, a portfolio of evidence you build over the two years, and professional discussion with your assessor. Evening classroom sessions at Activate Learning Guildford support your knowledge and help you prepare your evidence. Your assessor will visit you at work to observe and verify your skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Activate Learning Guildford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical Installer: install wiring and systems in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Domestic Electrician: carry out first and second fix electrical work in homes.
  • Commercial Electrician: install and maintain systems in offices, retail, and public buildings.
  • Maintenance Electrician: keep electrical systems running safely in facilities and industry.
  • Approved Electrician: progress toward senior status with experience and further assessment.

What you could study next

With this NVQ Diploma, you can work toward becoming a fully qualified electrician recognised under the ECS Gold Card scheme. You might also consider the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671) to deepen your knowledge of wiring regulations. For those moving into supervision or management, a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in electrical contracting practice or site management is a natural next step.

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