Who is the qualification for?
For candidates who want to become electricians within the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make candidates fully qualified electricians; however, it is a key requirement to achieving qualified electrician status.

Entry requirements:
The delegate should have already successfully completed the Level 2 Diploma 2365.

Any delegate yet to achieve the theory units (202, 203, 210) of Level 2 successfully, will be reviewed on application, with a view to achieving these outstanding units.

Candidates without a Level 2 and who have been working as a practicing electrician for 3+ years, can register following successful completion of an online Technical Knowledge Assessment.

This qualification has a rolling start date, meaning delegates can join the course at the start of the next upcoming unit and then complete the remaining units at the end.  The unit start dates are:

• 3rd October
• 9th January 2026
• 10th April

Training days are each Friday.  Occasionally, this day may be subject to change, but delegates will be notified in advance.

Achieving this qualification:
Completion of this qualification is expected in approximately 31 weeks of blended learning (classroom, online and individual study hours) and is provided on a modular delivery basis.

Cost:
The cost is £2600 + VAT = £3120, which can be paid in instalments if required. We would ask for a £520 inc. VAT deposit upon registration, with five subsequent payments of £520 each month.

Please contact the office if you wish to pay in instalments.

Required Publications:
Delegates will require current copies of the IET Wiring Regulations, Guidance Note 3 and On-Site Guide) which we can provide individually at £99, £37 & £35. Alternatively, these can be purchased as a Bundle for £160.

Plus, the City & Guilds Textbook: Book 2 Electrical Installations (2nd edition), which can also be purchased at £40.

What opportunities for progression are there?
It allows candidates to progress into employment, although not as a fully qualified electrician; or onto the following City & Guilds qualifications:

• • Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services
  • Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
  • Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations
  • Level 3 Award (2346) Electrotechnical Experienced Worker, providing 5-year experience requirement can be met.