Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) - 18 Months
Overview:
This qualification is designed for new entrants and early-career electricians who are working toward becoming fully qualified. It combines on-the-job experience with structured learning and is typically completed as part of an apprenticeship or through a training provider while working in the industry.
It leads to the AM2 assessment and eligibility for the ECS Gold Card, the industry-recognised proof of competence.
Who Is It For?
Learners with less than 5 years of experience in the electrical industry
Those who have completed or are working toward the C&G 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas
Apprentices or improvers working under supervision
Individuals seeking a structured, work-based route to full qualification
Entry Requirements:
Minimum age: 18
Access to a real work environment to gather evidence
Completion of relevant knowledge units (e.g. 2365 Level 2/3 or equivalent)
Willingness to build a portfolio of evidence over time
Course Format:
Work-based NVQ: Evidence gathered from real-world installations
Portfolio-based assessment: Includes photos, witness statements, reflective accounts, and direct observation
18 units total:
8 Performance Units (practical evidence)
1 AM2 assessment unit
Duration:
Typically completed over 12–36 months, depending on experience and work opportunities
Outcomes:
Achieve the City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Complete the AM2 assessment
Apply for the ECS Gold Card
Become a fully qualified installation electrician
Overview:
This qualification is designed for new entrants and early-career electricians who are working toward becoming fully qualified. It combines on-the-job experience with structured learning and is typically completed as part of an apprenticeship or through a training provider while working in the industry.
It leads to the AM2 assessment and eligibility for the ECS Gold Card, the industry-recognised proof of competence.
Who Is It For?
Learners with less than 5 years of experience in the electrical industry
Those who have completed or are working toward the C&G 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas
Apprentices or improvers working under supervision
Individuals seeking a structured, work-based route to full qualification
Entry Requirements:
Minimum age: 18
Access to a real work environment to gather evidence
Completion of relevant knowledge units (e.g. 2365 Level 2/3 or equivalent)
Willingness to build a portfolio of evidence over time
Course Format:
Work-based NVQ: Evidence gathered from real-world installations
Portfolio-based assessment: Includes photos, witness statements, reflective accounts, and direct observation
18 units total:
8 Performance Units (practical evidence)
1 AM2 assessment unit
Duration:
Typically completed over 12–36 months, depending on experience and work opportunities
Outcomes:
Achieve the City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Complete the AM2 assessment
Apply for the ECS Gold Card
Become a fully qualified installation electrician