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Key details

Course area
Electrical
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
Highfields Jesse Boot Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2RU
Course code
Parent course code:C050421 Child course code: Q050422
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Course introduction

This qualification is for you if you would like to continue your education within the electrical industry.

It has been specifically designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to progress into either an electrical apprenticeship or even continue onto higher education.

This qualification will provide you with knowledge and understanding of a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours required across a range of electrical subjects.

Within this qualification you will learn:

  • Electrical Testing and Commissioning
  • Electrical Maintenance in Buildings
  • Panel Wiring for Engineering Applications
  • Electrical Power for Engineering Applications
  • Installation of Electrical Equipment

You can expect a very practical course which gives you the knowledge and skills to progress within the electrical sector.

You will be furthering your knowledge and expertise within this subject with the aim to progress into employment or onto higher education. You will be taught by industry experts and fully qualified electricians and engineers who will be able to guide you through the course and into the next stage of your career.

A student fixing a wiring board.

You will be encouraged to participate in a 30-hour work placement while you are studying.

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Course information

1 year

EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies – Electrical and Electronic Technology

You must have either GCSE Maths and English at grade 4.

Assessment methods within this qualification include an on-screen multiple-choice examination and centre marked practical/theory assessments for the mandatory unit and on-screen multiple-choice examinations and/or centre marked practical/theory assessments for all other optional units.

These methods have been designed to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of students for all units.

Students that complete this course can progress into either and electrical or engineering apprenticeship. Also this course does allow for progression into higher education onto either a full degree or HNC/HND.

Careers related to this course

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Electronics Engineers

Potential Earnings

£80,721.46

Average Earnings

£53,397.42

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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