Course Units / Modules

Unit 301 – Understand the Fundamental Principles and Requirements of Environmental Technology Systems. 

Unit 302 – Principles of Electrical Science. (Science L3) 

Unit 303 – Electrical Installation: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification. 

Unit 304 – Electrical installation: Inspection, Testing and Commissioning.

Unit 305 – Electrical Systems Design. 

Unit 308 – Career Awareness in Building Services Engineering.

Timetable

There are three options for this course.  Weekdays, weekends or evenings as detailed below: 

Weekdays - Monday and Tuesdays - 9.30am - 4.30pm. 

Weekdays - Wednesdays & Thursdays - 9.30am - 4.30pm 

Evenings - Monday and Tuesdays - 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

Evenings - Wednesdays & Thursdays - 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

Weekends - Saturday and Sundays - 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Exams & Assessments

The criteria / method of assessment varies from unit to unit.  Most units have an exam (written and/or online) and others have practical assessments.  Your lecturer will notify of you which is required enabling you to adequately prepare for that particular unit.

Available Start Dates

We run this course twice a year  and the start periods are either September/October (Autumn Term) or January/February (Spring Term). Please contact us for availability.

Course Fees

The cost of this course is now £2950 plus VAT.   

Flexible Payment Options

As an independent training provider we are flexible as to how you pay.  

If you would like to discuss our flexible payment options or if you have any questions, please click the Request a Payment Plan button below and one of our dedicated course advisors will be happy to assist with your enquiry and answer any questions that you may have. You can also chat with us on WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most questions can be answered by visiting our frequently asked questions page 

https://www.optima-ect.com/faqs 

Learners Handbook

Our learners handbook can be viewed by clinking the following link.  Here you will be able to find all of the information you require as a leaner and new starter with us.  

https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=MTA107143

Course Breakdown

• Course Code: C&G 2365-03 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical installations

• Duration: 15 weeks

• Study time: 2 Days (weekends or weekdays) or 2 evenings per week

• Course Fees: £2,495.83 plus VAT

Why take this course of study?

This course has been designed to help build on your understanding and knowledge gained from the level 2 course. This programme of study covers all of the necessary elements to further develop your skills and theoretical knowledge and understanding of advanced electrical science, inspection and testing, fault finding and rectification and electrical design. The award consists of the following elements of study:

• Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems

• Principles of Electrical Science

• Electrical Installations: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification

• Electrical Installations : Inspection, Testing and Commissioning

• Electrical Systems design

• Career awareness in building Services Engineering

• Health and safety in Building Services Engineering

Exams and assessments

To gain the City and Guilds qualification, you will be required to complete a number of assessments which consists of online examinations, practical assessments, assignments and a written paper. 

To help you prepare for these assessments, you will be working through the course books and be provided with the necessary work pack, notes, hand-outs, guidance on assignments, examples of test questions, as well as timed mock tests and ample time and opportunities to practice and complete the practical elements. 

We feel this approach will help provide you with the opportunity to become fully conversant and confident with both the theoretical and practical elements of the course, giving you the optimum opportunity to perform at the required level in the assessments. 

Where can I work upon completion of this programme?

Upon completion of the level 3 you can work within the trade unsupervised.  By completing the Level 3 Diploma you will be able to continue to further your qualifications and complete the NVQ Level 3 award and AM2 assessment enabling you to qualify for ECS Gold Card Status.

The Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations - C&G 2365-03