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Diploma in Commercial Electrical Installations

This qualification covers various areas in electrical technology, including fault diagnosis, testing, electrical systems design, and health and safety, preparing learners for careers in the electrical industry or further qualifications like the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment.

Course Overview

Start Date
7 Jan 2027
Duration
1 Year, 2 Months
Mode of Study
Part-Time
Location
Innovation and Technology Centre
Days
Tue & Thur
Time
18:00 – 21:00

Course overview

What will I do?

This qualification covers many areas within electrical technical technology, learners will be required to undertake the following units: 

  • Electrical installations: fault diagnosis and rectification 
  • Inspection, testing and commissioning 
  • Electrical systems design 
  • Health and safety in building services engineering 
  • Career awareness in building services engineering 
  • Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems 
  • Principles of electrical science 

What’s next?

Our qualifications can lead directly into employment, offering learners the chance to develop their skills and knowledge to a high standard recognised by the industry. Learners successfully completing this qualification can progress their careers further by registering on a number of other electrical qualification such as: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. 

Is it for me?

These qualifications are intended for those who want to gain the knowledge and abilities that will enable you to gain the underlying knowledge to progress onto an Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Programme. The Level 3 diploma will suit you if you have a good understanding of basic electrotechnical principles and want develop your skills even further to start a career in the electrical industry. This qualification is aimed and designed for young or adult learners. 

Entry requirements

Content

You will attend college for 6 hours per week over 2 evenings. You will be expected to study and complete assignments in your own time. 

You will be continually assessed throughout the course through set project work, assignments and online exams. 

There are a variety of ways in which you can get help with fees and funding while studying. For detailed information on funding options and bursaries, please visit our Funding and Financial Support page.

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  1. Diploma in Commercial Electrical Installations – Level 3 (Evening Course)

    (A579-1/2)
    Start Date
    7 Jan 2027
    End Date
    24 Mar 2028
    Days
    Tue & Thur
    Time
    18:00 – 21:00
    Duration
    1 Year, 2 Months
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre
  2. Diploma in Commercial Electrical Installations – Level 3 (Evening Course)

    (A579A-1/2)
    Start Date
    7 Jan 2027
    End Date
    24 Mar 2028
    Days
    Tue & Thur
    Time
    18:00 – 21:00
    Duration
    1 Year, 2 Months
    Location
    Innovation and Technology Centre

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