Electrical Installation (Evening Part-time) – Level 3 Diploma

Level: 3 | Duration: 1 Year | Start Date: 15/09/25
Details: Monday & Wednesday, 6pm – 9pm

Please note: This course is now full for the September 2025 intake. Applications for September 2026 will open in November. Follow us on social media and check here for updates.

What is this course about?
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to work as an electrician. On the course you will learn, develop and practice the skills required to succeed in this industry.

This level 3 course will develop further practical and theoretical electrical skills to enable progression to an apprenticeship in Electrical Installation or employment in electrical or affiliated industries.

You will cover compulsory aspects such as:

• Working safely and effectively
• Design, construct, test and commission electrical systems
• Methods of supervision
• Electrical science and principles
• Regulations and law
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults
• Recognised by leading employers as ensuring you’re ‘ready to work’
• Makes your CV stand out with an impressive mix of technical skills and 24 key workplace skills
• Offers UCAS points at Level 3 for progression to university

Why choose this course?
Electricians earn on average £30,000 a year or if you become self-employed the rewards can be limitless.
The College has had major investment in industry standard facilities, celebrated excellent grades, excellent value added, enrichment opportunities, guest speakers designed to help you achieve your best and progress in your chosen career.

Entry Requirements:
The entry requirements for the course are: achievement of Electrical Installation at Level 2 or equivalent (C&G 2330 Level 2 or C&G 2365 Level 2) and GCSE English and maths grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills maths and English Level 2 or achieving Level 2 on our English and maths college assessments. You will also be required to pass a specific maths test related to this course.

What will this course lead on to?
You can progress on to an apprenticeship in Electrical Installation or employment in electrical or affiliated industries

What will I learn on this course?
On this course you will learn how to work safely and competently in an electrical environment and develop the practical skills essential for employment in the industry.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a number of practical assessments during the year and undertake a final practical assessment at the end of the year. You will be expected to complete extended learning throughout the year in order to prepare for an end of year theory exam.

Are there any costs associated with this course?

Course fee: £2,500 – Many of our courses can be studied for free, even if you are employed or self-employed, depending on your individual circumstances and the course you have chosen to study. Click here for more information.

If you are 19 or over and studying a level 3 qualification you may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan. These loans will cover the full course fee for the duration of your course. Click here for more information about the Advanced Learner Loan 

This course can also be paid in installments.

Learners will be expected to purchase a recommended course book, and provide their own safety footwear and overalls.

Call 0151 257 2053 or email advice@riverside.ac.uk for more information.