BTEC Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation
Commerce, industry and modern home life all require a constant supply of electricity, so it’s no wonder that people with electrical installation skills are always in demand, or that their earning potential is high. If you’re a careful and methodical worker, then BTEC Electrical Installation course could spark a successful career for you.
Examine important health and safety requirements relating to electrical installation. Explore electrical installation for domestic, commercial and industrial projects, and acquire the skills to undertake such installations. Learn the principles of electricity, including study of the different units of measurement, the source of electricity, methods of production, and much more.
Requirements For Course
You must be over 16 to take this course. You must also be educated to at least GCSE standard D-G or hold an NVQ at level 1, or a GNVQ Foundation Certificate. Please note that parts of the course are mathematical in nature.
Courses Length
240 hours
Qualification You Can Gain
BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation
What You Will Learn
Health, Safety and Welfare
Examine the employer’s and employee’s responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace. Learn how to reduce risks in the workplace.
Electrical Installation (1)
Explore and evaluate a range of wiring techniques. Discover the requirements for earthing electrical installations. Examine the different types of final circuit, as well as their applications. Investigate the regulations and legislation that relate to the provision of electricity in buildings. Consider the application of standards and legislation to special installations.
Electrical Installation (2)
Discover a range of electrical design principles. Examine the IEE Wiring Regulations. Learn how standards and legislation apply to external installations. Explore how standards and legislation apply to the inspection and testing of electrical installations.
Electrical Principles
Explore the various components used in electronic circuits and learn their characteristics. Examine the differences between analogue and digital signals, and consider how these differences relate to control principles. Learn how both transformers and rotating machines are constructed, and discover their operational characteristics. Explore circuit theorems, as well as single-phase and three-phase circuits.
How You’re Assessed
You’ll complete one formative assessment and four compulsory assessments during your course. These assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community, or they can be posted to ICS. It is recommended that you submit your assessments online as you will receive your results more quickly this way – in fact, for multiple choice assessments, you receive your results instantly!
- Formative Assessment 1: 12 multiple choice questions
- Assessment 1: a scenario-based assignment
- Assessment 2: a scenario-based assignment
- Assessment 3: a scenario-based assignment
- Assessment 4: a scenario-based assignment
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Support And Benefits Of Learning With ICS
- Complimentary ‘Maths to Help You with Electronic Calculations’ course
- Complimentary CITB interactive CD-ROM: ‘Health and Safety Test’
- Gain a nationally recognised award
- Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
- Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library