Course may be subject to change.
This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.
The Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical installation is intended as a technical level qualification. The study programme is for learners who are 19+ and who are interested in pursuing a career as an electrician. The qualification may also be suitable for other learners, including adults, who are interested in electrical installation and/or are considering a career change.
The qualification builds on the Level 2 Diploma by providing learners with more advanced knowledge and the related practical skills they will need to pursue a career in this occupational area. Learners will practice and be assessed in a secure environment on the installation and testing of electrical equipment in accordance with health and safety requirements, together with the relevant theory of electrical installation to the current edition of the wiring regulations. Learners will utilise BS 7671 and will also acquire relevant understanding of electrical science and principles.
The qualification does not require evidence of occupational competence in the workplace. However, the units of the qualification have been derived from the relevant National Occupational Standards and so contribute to developing the skills and knowledge that have been identified to operate effectively as an electrician. The relationship between the units of the qualification and the relevant National Occupational Standards is set out in Appendix 1.
Entry Criteria
The course is designed for qualified electricians who want to expand their skills to include the installation and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging units in both domestic and commercial properties.
Learners must be 19+ and have a relevant level 2 qualification in this sector.
Additional Costs
You will need a scientific calculator, stationery, safety boots, and safety trousers.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a course tutor for an informal chat. Please bring the relevant qualifications, as mentioned in entry criteria.
Study Aims
The EAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation will be awarded when the learner has successfully completed:
The 6 core mandatory units and 1 of the optional units, including the related on-screen examinations and/or Centre marked assignments/practical tests for each unit
The specified synoptic assessment
The learner will also receive a Certificate of Unit Credit, listing all the units they have completed.
Modules Studied
The EAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation will be awarded when the learner has successfully completed the SIX core mandatory units and ONE of the optional units, which are:
SIX core units 1) Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology. 2)Electrical installation planning, preparing and designing. 3)Electrical installation craft skills. 4)Inspecting, testing and commissioning of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment. 5)Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment. 6)Electrical science and principles.
Optional unit/s 1)Understanding the Practices and Procedures for Overseeing and Organising the Work Environment. 2)Understand the Requirements of Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022).
Teaching and Assessment
Assessment includes externally set and marked examinations, centre marked assignments/practical tests, and a final cross-unit synoptic assessment. Internal assessments are graded only as ‘Pass’ or ‘Referred’. However, learners have the opportunity to achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction for the overall qualification.
End Point Assessment
Assessment includes externally set and marked examinations, centre marked assignments/practical tests, and a final cross-unit synoptic assessment. Internal assessments are graded only as ‘Pass’ or ‘Referred’. However, learners have the opportunity to achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction for the overall qualification.
The EAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation will be awarded when the learner has successfully completed: • The SIX core mandatory units and ONE of the optional units, including the related on-screen examinations and/or Centre marked assignments/practical tests for each unit • The specified synoptic assessment. The learner will also receive a Certificate of Unit Credit, listing all the units they have completed.
Industry Links
The IET is one of the world’s largest Engineering institutions with over 167,000 members in 127 countries. As the leading institution within the Electrotechnical sector, the IET supports this qualification for young people to progress into the Electrotechnical industry. The IET has worked with City & Guilds as part of its development process to scope out the qualification. The IET is satisfied that the content meets both the Institution’s needs as a leading professional body in this sector and those preparing for a career within the industry.
Placement
Work experience is encouraged and employers should be involved in delivery and/or assessment of the qualification, to help enrich the learning experience and provide a clear line of sight to work.
What else?
The EAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation has been developed in consultation with colleges, training associations and industry to ensure that it meets the needs of the engineering sector. The qualification is:
Regulated at level 3 Endorsed by the NICEIC who are the UK’s leading voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry as facilitating progression to an apprenticeship in electrical installation and/or one or more of the industry recognised qualifications at level 3.*
*The letter of endorsement from the NICEIC can be viewed on the EAL website
The EAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation will not automatically qualify learners to work as electricians. However, it does offer a stepping stone into employment by providing learners with the opportunity to progress to one of the following electrotechnical apprenticeships and/or Industry recognised qualifications at level 3.
