Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Reporting - Award

L3 Level 3
Part Time
4 June 2025 — 13 June 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting Delivered over 6 days, this qualification is aimed at experienced personnel working in the electrical industry, looking to gain an understanding of Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations together with Electrical Installation Condition Reports.

You could be eligible to study this course for free through PLA here

What you will study

One online multiple-choice examination and two practical inspection and testing assessments. Pre-Course learning is essential. You must have a working knowledge of BS7671 and Guidance Note 3.

Course fee per year

Course Fee: £746.03

Part-time enrolment fee: £10.00

Exam Fee: £80.00

Entry requirements

This qualification is intended for qualified electricians/supervisors who have experience in inspection and testing and certifying electrical installations, candidates should have/hold a qualification in the current edition of BS7671 Amendment 2022 and have a working knowledge of the current IET Guidance note 3.

Before being accepted on the course you must provide evidence that you meet the entry requirements and hold one of the following college and work-based qualifications.

Level 3 NVQ Electrical Qualification and AM2 (Trade) Certificate. Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification and AM2 (Trade) Certificate.

Or

A current ECS Gold Card, as a JIB Electrician.

Or

A current competent person scheme (NAPIT or NICIEC) member.

Stand-alone college only based L3 technical certificates / Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQ) maybe accepted once checked by a member of staff.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

4 June 2025

End date

13 June 2025

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

24 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

EECC3PX5
L3

Qualification

EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting (SE)

Career prospects & further study

9.1%

According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022-2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year.

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Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Automotive Centre,
City Centre Campus,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE