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Level 3 Electrical Installation Course in Waltham Forest – Waltham Forest College Forest Road

Cost£5,421.00
Duration28 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Waltham Forest College Forest Road, full-time during the day. To join, you'll need to have completed a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation and be working in the electrical industry. The course runs over 28 weeks, three days a week, combining theory and practical work. You'll build the specific skills needed to register as a Domestic Installer. This is the industry-recognised installing electrotechnical systems and equipment qualification for those progressing toward full electrician status.

Who this course is for

Our electrical courses are the industry recognised route for new entrants looking for a career as an Electrician.

This course is designed to give you all the specific skills required to be able to register as a Domestic Installer, whilst progressing on to completing your Level 3 qualification.

The course is scheduled over 3 days per week and will be a mixture of theory and practical across the year.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are:

  • Must have completed a level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation and be working in the Electrical industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply wiring systems and cable containment methods used in domestic and commercial installations.
  • You'll install electrical equipment and enclosures in buildings and structures.
  • You'll carry out inspection, testing, and commissioning of electrotechnical systems.
  • You'll interpret technical drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
  • You'll work to the requirements of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
  • You'll identify and manage health and safety responsibilities on site.
  • You'll develop the practical skills required to register as a Domestic Installer.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, delivered across three days a week with a mix of theory sessions and hands-on practical work. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma is competence-based. You'll be assessed through observed practical tasks, written assignments, and on-the-job evidence gathered from your work in the electrical industry.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Waltham Forest College Forest Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical Installer. Install wiring systems in homes and commercial buildings.
  • Domestic Installer. Register and work on domestic electrical systems.
  • Electrician (self-employed). Run your own electrical contracting business.
  • Maintenance Electrician. Keep electrical systems safe and operational.
  • Electrical Improver. Progress toward fully qualified electrician status on site.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). The core qualification for working to current wiring regulations, required for most electrician roles.
  • AM2 Assessment (JIB). The industry end-point assessment that leads to a JIB Approved Electrician card and full electrician status.
  • Level 4 Award in Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation. An in-demand specialism as EV infrastructure grows.
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