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Electrical Installation Level 3 Part time
Course Overview
Electrical Installation Level 3 Part time
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (450) is designed for learners seeking to develop technical and professional skills for employment in the electrotechnical industry. The course covers electrical science, inspection, testing, system diagnosis, and current wiring regulations. It prepares learners for electrotechnical apprenticeships, leading to recognition as competent electricians. Key areas include safety, system design, testing, supervision, and fault diagnosis.
Located at: STEM Centre
Course Start: 01 August 2026
Course length: 18 Months
Day(s) of study: Tuesday, at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QENGATDE01
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course costs £3345. There may be funding available for this course depending on your circumstances.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Free courses for jobs
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
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The course information on this page was last updated 16 March 2026.
