Electrical Installation Level 3 Part time
Course Overview
Electrical Installation Level 3 Part time
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (450) is designed for learners seeking to develop technical and professional skills for employment in the electrotechnical industry. The course covers electrical science, inspection, testing, system diagnosis, and current wiring regulations. It prepares learners for electrotechnical apprenticeships, leading to recognition as competent electricians. Key areas include safety, system design, testing, supervision, and fault diagnosis.
Located at: STEM Centre
Course Start: 01 September 2025
Course length: 18 Months
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QENGATDE01
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course costs £3345. There may be funding available for this course depending on your circumstances.
If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.
Other funding information
You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.
Part-time courses are only available for students who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £23,400 a year, or if you are unemployed and receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility and this will be required at enrolment.
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.
For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.
Course Content
Aged 19+
Grade 4 (C) or above in both Maths and English
Level 2 Qualification in Electrotechnical craft (2365) or Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation(8202-20)
The exam is externally set and externally marked, and will be paper-based only.
The exam is designed to assess the candidate’s depth and breadth of understanding across content in the qualification at the end of the period of learning, using a range of question types and will be sat under invigilated examination conditions.
The synoptic assignment is externally set, internally marked and externally moderated. The assignment requires candidates to identify and use effectively in an integrated way an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories, and knowledge from across the content area. Candidates will be judged against the assessment objectives.
This technical qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and practical skills needed for working in the electrotechnical industry, which will prepare you to enter an electrotechnical apprenticeship programme. On completion of the Apprenticeship, the learner will be recognised by the industry as competent as an installation or maintenance electrician. Once qualified, there are many further specific and specialised qualifications enhancing skills within the industry, such as electrical design, inspection and testing, appliance safety and environmental technology systems. Universities accept this qualification, if wanting to pursue electrical engineering academically including HNC’s and HND’s.
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
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The course information on this page was last updated 06 May 2025.
