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?

The cost of this course is £3345.

Funding Checker

This funding checker will tell you if this course may be free or part-funded. Part-funded means you only pay for part of the course.

Contact Us or call our Admissions Team 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available to you. Please note: all information is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change

Free Courses for Jobs ✓

This Level 3 course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs initiative and is fully-funded (free) for eligible learners aged 19 or over and:

• In paid employment and earn below £25,000
• or are unemployed, looking for work and in receipt of benefits (means tested)

Advanced Learner Loan ✓

This course can also be fully-funded through an Advanced Learner Loan

Click here to find out more about Advanced Learner Loans

First Full Level 3 Entitlement ✓

19 to 23 year olds are eligible for full-funding for this course (free) if it is their first full level 3 qualification. All individuals aged 19-23 and:

• In paid employment and earn below £25,000
• or are unemployed and looking for work

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. 

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.