Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification

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Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 16:00

Days of week:

Various

Course date:

31st Jul 2025 - 31st Jul 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

Prove your experience. Qualify on-site. Become fully recognised.

Already working as an electrician but don’t yet hold a full Level 3 qualification? The City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification is designed specifically for experienced professionals who want to gain formal recognition for their skills—without attending regular classroom sessions.

This flexible, work-based qualification is delivered through on-site assessments, allowing you to enrol at any time throughout the year and complete the qualification around your work schedule. It’s the ideal route to becoming a fully qualified electrician and progressing toward ECS Gold Card status.

Course units

You’ll be assessed on your ability to meet the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for electrotechnical work, including:

• Health and safety in electrical installation

• Installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis

• Inspection, testing, and certification

• Electrical science and principles

• Understanding of environmental technologies and regulations

Assessment is carried out through a combination of:

• On-site performance evidence

• Professional discussion

• Written assignments

What next?

After completing this qualification, you’ll be able to:

Apply for your ECS Gold Card as a fully qualified electrician (after completion of and AM2 test)Progress into roles such as Electrical Supervisor, Inspector/Tester, or Site ManagerTake further qualifications such as the 2396 Design & VerificationIncrease your earning potential and job security in a competitive industry

Entry criteria

To enrol, you must:

Be 18 or overHave at least 5 years of verifiable industry experienceBe currently working in the electrotechnical fieldHold or be working towards the 18th Edition (BS 7671) and Initial and Periodic Inspection & Testing (2391-52) qualificationsImportant: To complete the Experienced Worker Qualification, you must also hold the following by the end of the programme:

City & Guilds 2382-22 – Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671:2018 – 2022)City & Guilds 2391-52 – Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical InstallationsThese courses are available to enrol on through the college and can be completed alongside your on-site assessments.

Fee information

The full cost of the course is £1850.00. Flexible payment options may be available — please get in touch for details.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£1,850.00

Qualifications received

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive the:City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03)

This qualification confirms your competence as a fully qualified electrician and is recognised by the ECS and JIB as meeting the requirements for the Gold Card. It’s a respected, flexible route to formal recognition for experienced professionals.

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