Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation

16-18

You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you?d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at grade 4 or above. You?ll also need to have achieved the Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation.

Are you a bright spark who?s keen to gain employment as an electrician? On this course you?ll discover a broad range of skills for electrical installation in domestic, commercial and industrial premises. You will learn about health and safety, understanding and using technical information, develop further understanding of electrical and electronic principles, designing and installing electrical systems, inspection and testing of electrical installations, fault finding and rectification on el

As part of your course, you will visit building sites and electrical installation companies to find out more about real-life work in a range of settings. There may also be opportunities to undertake work experience as part of the course.

You will complete a range of practical projects and will be assessed and monitored throughout the year on these. This will include producing a portfolio of your work. You will also have to complete a multiple choice test for each unit you study and written assessments for some units.

After completing the course you will be able to progress to employment with an electrical installation company as an electrician.