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Construction & the Built Environment

Electrical Installation Studies Diploma - R273

Wirral Waters Campus Part Time Level 3 Duration 34 weeks
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If you are looking to train as a fully qualified electrician installing in commercial, industrial and domestic locations, this City & Guilds 8202 course could be for you. This is now the default qualification for the traditional route to becoming an electrician.

Please note on completion of the course you will hold the status of Electrician's Mate.

Course Details
The course covers the following subjects:-
  • Commercial - such as supermarkets, offices, warehouses, schools, shops, restaurants and hospitals.
  • Industrial - such as research/development parks, heavy manufacturing, buildings and factories.
  • Domestic - such as houses, flats, bungalows, renewable and solar PV.
  • Agricultural - farms.
  • Maintenance services and local authorities.
  • Media - Electricians required for the day to day running operations in television and radio.
  • Sporting venues - theatres, concert halls and stadium events.
Timetable Info

Monday and Tuesday, 18:00 - 21:00

Start Date: 15/09/2025

Entry Guidelines

To study a Level 3 qualification, you will need:

A relevant Electrical Level 2 qualification and Maths at Grade 4 or above (or L2 Functional Skills in Maths)

Satisfactory interview and/or assessment

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

Equipment Required
Students will be required to provide their own safety boots and drawing equipment, e.g. scale ruler, pencils and pens.
Assessment Method
Assessment will be through practical and end tests.
Additional Information

The course requires manual dexterity and physical stamina. You will need to lift and handle tools and materials.

Where can I progress to?
Employment or advanced apprenticeship at level 3.

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If you are aged 19 or over:

If you are aged 19+ and living in the Liverpool City Region (inc Wirral), many courses will be free. If you are aged 19+ and live outside the Liverpool City Region, this course may be free. Terms & conditions apply.

If you are aged 19+, you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan (which is available for this course).

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Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.

If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.

Fee : £2000.00

This is a full level 3 course

The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.

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