Level 3 Electrical Installations

The units you will study are likely to include:

Core Units:

• Unit 201/501: Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering
• Unit 301: Understand the Fundamental Principles and Requirements of Environmental Technology Systems
• Unit 302: Principles of Electrical Science
• Unit 303: Electrical Installations: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
• Unit 304: Electrical Installations: Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
• Unit 305: Electrical Systems Design
• Unit 308: Career Awareness in Building Services Engineering

All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.

This course is ideal if you have an interest in gaining a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation and have been successful at Level 2.

This course is specifically aimed at 16-18 year olds, but places are available for students aged 19 and over. This can be discussed at interview.

Demand for this course is extremely high and as such you are advised to arrange an interview at an early stage.

You are advised that completion of the couse does not make candidates fully qualified electricians but does give them 90% credit for the knowledge units they need if they go on to do an apprenticeship.

During the first five weeks initial assessments will take place to make sure both the student and the level of work are suitably matched. Throughout the duration of the course there will be written assignments and on-line exams for each of the units. Further assessment of the course is by completion of a number of major practical assignments in the College's Electrical Workshops as you progress and these are carried out under exam conditions.

If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme this could be a vocational or technical qualification. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can.

Work experience will be part of your study programme and complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career.

If you have chosen to study for a T Level qualification, this will involve college-based theory and practice lessons along with relevant work placement to enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for.

Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.

All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 (C) at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses).

• The principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems

• The practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

• The principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment.

• Apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment

• Apply health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes and relevant codes of practice
• Apply the requirements of the current edition of the wiring regulations.

• Work reliably and effectively without close supervision

• Work effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and the public

• Maintain and enhance competence in own area.

Students are expected to come to college everyday with a scientific calculator, ruler, pencils, coloured pencils, paper and a folder for the classroom.

Students who are under 19 are expected to attend all aspect of their study programme including Enterprise sessions and work experience (inc H&S in construction and CSCS preparation sessions if not already held by the student).

For the workshop there is a mandatory requirement that candidates bring and wear protective overalls and protective footwear at all times during workshop activities. Other protective clothing will be provided and must be worn, for example, safety goggles, and failure to follow this requirement will result in the student being excluded from the workshop until they comply.

Students are also expected to purchase and bring with them every day the latest copy of the IET On-Site Guide.

This course allows candidates to learn, develop and practise skills required for employment and/or career progression in the electrotechnology sector.

On successful completion of this study programme most students apply and are successful in getting an apprenticeship or employment in the Electrotechnical Industry.

Pass the Level 2 Electrical qualification to progress on to this Level 3 qualification. GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including maths and English.

We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply. These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements. If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you.