City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations

Training provider:
Trydan Training

Duration:
3 days

Awarding body:
City & Guilds

Delivery:
Face to face or tutor-led online

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Overview

A Level 3 qualification covering the requirements of BS 7671:2018 Amendment 4, commonly known as the IET Wiring Regulations. It is designed for electricians and other electrotechnical personnel who need to understand and apply the requirements governing electrical installation work.

What will I learn?

Scope, object and fundamental principles of BS 7671
Definitions
Assessment of general characteristics
Protection for safety
Selection and erection of equipment
Wiring systems
Earthing and protective conductors
Isolation and switching
Inspection and testing
Special installations and locations
Use of the appendices and effective navigation of BS 7671

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts), earning under £35,796
Self-employed, earning under £35,796
Full-time carer, earning under £35,796
Prisoner on day release, earning under £35,796

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, although the qualification is aimed at practising electricians, electrical installers and others with relevant electrical knowledge. Learners should be familiar with basic electrical principles and terminology.

Assessment

City & Guilds externally set online multiple-choice examination. Learners are required to use BS 7671 during the assessment and must achieve the required pass mark.

Career progression

Supports employment and progression within the electrotechnical industry and provides underpinning knowledge for qualifications in inspection and testing, electrical design, EV charging, renewable technologies and other specialist electrical work.

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.