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  • Level: 3
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Duration: 18 months (2 evenings per week)
  • Full Fee: £3345

Start Dates

w/c 20th October 2025

About the course

This course will equip you with a wide range of knowledge, skills and understanding of electrical installation including: scientific principles, inspection, testing and commissioning, fault finding and diagnosis, electrical design practices and procedures, organising and overseeing electrical work activities in buildings and requirements for electrical installations.

Entry requirements

Must have Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (2365-02).

Must be working in industry.

How much does it cost?

£3345.00, funding may be available.

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

The course may be funded if this is your first Level 3 qualification.

The course may be funded if you earn less than £25,000 or are unemployed.

Who is it suitable for?

This course is ideal for anyone that has completed the Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations and is wanting to progress towards becoming a qualified electrician. 

Awarding Body

City & Guilds

Where will this course take me?

You can progress onto the Level 3 Installation/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship - Harlow College - Installation/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship.

Studying this course could lead to a career in the following areas:

  • Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installers
  • Electrical Maintenance Technician
  • Environmental/Renewable Energy Installer
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installer
  • Inspecting & Testing Technician 

Core modules

  • Scientific principles
  • Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrotechnical systems and equipment
  • Fault finding and diagnosis
  • Electrical design practices and procedures
  • Organising and overseeing electrical work activities in buildings
  • Requirements for electrical installations to BS7671

How will I be assessed?

On demand exams

Design assignment

Practical assessment 

Will I have to provide anything?

Tools, Steel toe cap boots, scientific calculator, textbooks & tabs. Approx cost £150.

I'm interested. What should I do now?

Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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