This Level 3 progression course provides a solid grounding in the Electrotechnical industry and offers sound basic training for prospective electricians. The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installations will suit you if you have a good understanding of basic electrotechnical principles and want develop your skills.
Building on your successful completion of City and Guilds 2365 Level 2 it aims to provide Level 3 knowledge and awareness of the techniques, craft skills, technology and related science required for electrical installation work, and also provides an understanding of the regulations and Health and Safety requirements governing electrical installation process, including knowledge of the organisation and structure of the industry within which these are carried out.
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What will I study?
The units you will study are likely to include:
Core Units: Unit 301 Planning and overseeing electrical work activities Unti 302 Principles of electrical science Unit 304 Principles of inspection, testing and commisioning electrcial systems Unit 305 Inspecting, testing, and commissioning elctrical systems Unit 306 Electrical systems fault diagnosis and rectification Unit 307 Requirements for elctrcial installations
All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.
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Who is this course for?
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.
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How is the course assessed?
The synoptic assignment is externally set, internally marked and externally moderated. The assignment requires candidates to identify and use effectively in an integrated way an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories, and knowledge from across the content area. Candidates will be judged against the assessment objectives. There is an exam that wull be externally set and externally marked, and will be paper-based only.
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Your Study Programme
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.
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 at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses).
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Knowledge
You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:
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The principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
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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.
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Skills
You will have the ability to:
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Apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment
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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.
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Behaviours
What is required?
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Work reliably and effectively without close supervision
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Work effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and the public
- Maintain and enhance competence in own area.
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General info
Students are expected to come to college everyday with a scientific calculator, ruler, pencils, coloured pencils, paper and a folder for the classroom.
For the workshop there is a mandatory requirement that candidates bring and wear protective footwear at all times during workshop activities. Other protective clothing will be provided and must be worn, for example, safety goggles.
Students are also expected to purchase and bring with them every day the latest copy of the IET On-Site Guide.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
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.
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Entry Requirements for new students
Pass the Level 2 Electrical qualification to progress on to this Level 3 qualification. GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including maths and English.
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Admissions Process
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.
