NVQ Electrical Installation Level 3

About this course

This NVQ develops occupational competence in electrical installation through workplace activity assessed by a college assessor on site. Participants work through units covering health and safety, environmental practices, organising installation work, wiring and equipment installation, conductor termination, inspection, testing, commissioning and certification, as well as electrical fault diagnosis and correction. Assessment combines practical evidence with a portfolio containing witness testimonies, reflective accounts and photographs. An AM2 assessment with NET is arranged after the required units have been completed.

What you'll learn

• Apply health and safety legislation and working practices when installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems.
• Plan and install wiring systems and associated equipment in buildings and other structures.
• Terminate and connect conductors, cables and flexible cords within electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, commission and certify electrotechnical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and correct faults in electrical systems and equipment.
• Compile workplace evidence, including witness testimonies, reflective accounts and photographic records.

Is this course right for you?

The qualification is intended for learners progressing in electrical installation who already hold the specified Level 2 and Level 3 2365 or 8202 qualifications. Participation takes place in a working electrical function, either through employment or self-employment, with assessment carried out on site.

• Previous completion of Level 2 and Level 3 2365 or 8202 is required.
• Learners need to be working in an electrical function throughout the qualification.
• The workplace arrangement may be employed or self-employed.

Before you go

• Workplace participation in an electrical function is required throughout the qualification.
• A college assessor meets learners on site to review the units and evidence.
• Learners compile a portfolio using witness testimonies, reflective accounts and photographic evidence.
• The AM2 assessment is booked by each learner with NET after the required units are completed.