Electrical Installation Level 3
City and Guilds Diploma
This advanced course is ideal if you wish to train as an electrician but are not currently working within the industry.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September to June
Where - Brunel Construction Centre
Course Overview
This qualification allows you to acquire advanced underpinning knowledge and related skills of electrical installation. The qualification does not require occupational evidence so is suitable if you currently do not work in the electrical industry but wish to progress into employment or higher education.
You will understand installation containment and electrical principles. You will also learn about installation and technology, as well as fault diagnosis and how to rectify any fault you may encounter.
This course will provide you with the essential practical skills and underpinning knowledge to become fully qualified in the electrical industry. You will learn about health and safety and wiring regulations so you can practice safely in the industry. You will also understand inspection and testing.
The course has a successful track record of students progressing from this course into employment within the building services sector. There are a number of job opportunities within the sector currently due to the skills shortage. An estimated 168,500 jobs will be created over the next five years and labour market intelligence predicts Yorkshire and Humber need to recruit 10,000 new workers to meet demand.
This qualification allows you to acquire advanced underpinning knowledge and related skills of electrical installation. The qualification does not require occupational evidence so is suitable if you currently do not work in the electrical industry but wish to progress into employment or higher education.
This course will provide you with the essential practical skills and underpinning knowledge to become fully qualified in the electrical industry. You will learn about health and safety and wiring regulations so you can practice safely in the industry. You will also understand inspection and testing.
You will understand installation containment and electrical principles. You will also learn about installation and technology, as well as fault diagnosis and how to rectify any fault you may encounter.
The course has a successful track record of students progressing from this course into employment within the building services sector. There are a number of job opportunities within the sector currently due to the skills shortage. An estimated 168,500 jobs will be created over the next five years and labour market intelligence predicts Yorkshire and Humber need to recruit 10,000 new workers to meet demand.
Core Skills Gained:
A Level 2 in Electrical Installation and Grade 4 in English and maths.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Apprenticeships
Further short course opportunities – 18th Edition and Testing & Inspection.
Higher Education
Further short course opportunities – 18th Edition and Testing & Inspection.
Higher Education
Full time employment within the building services industry
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Synoptic practical assessment and final exam.
This course is part of the government’s Life Time Skills Guarantee and may be free for students aged 24+.
If you are 19+ then this course may be eligible for fee remission or for payment via a student loan.
Our customer services team can provide more information based on your personal circumstances and current qualifications.
Email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
If you are 19+ then this course may be eligible for fee remission or for payment via a student loan.
Our customer services team can provide more information based on your personal circumstances and current qualifications.
Email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Why work in the Building & Construction Industry?
Employment in Building and Construction roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Building & Construction Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Building & Construction Industry
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