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Electrotechnical Craft (2365)

Last Updated: 30 Mar 2023
These qualifications are designed for those who wish to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the electrotechnology sector.

They can be used as a foundation to progress onto further qualifications which lead to becoming a fully qualified electrician; such as the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology (2357) or the Level 3 Electrotechnical apprenticeship qualification (5357-03). 
The Level 2 qualification is designed for new entrants to the industry, providing them with the basic skills and experience they need.

The Level 3 qualification is aimed at those who have already completed the Level 2 qualification or with some relevant experience and knowledge of the industry.

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) UCAS tariff

Grade

New Tariff points

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32

Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
The qualification covers many areas within Electro technical technology, units such as principles of electrical science, electrical installations technology and health and safety within Building Services Engineering.

Candidates will be assessed by on-demand multiple choice tests (available through the City & Guilds assessment platform e-volve) and practical assignments.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
Our qualifications can lead directly into employment, offering learners the chance to develop their skills and knowledge to a high
standard recognised by the industry. Learners may also progress from the Level 2 qualifications straight through to Level 3.
In addition, we also have a number of Higher Level qualifications offered through .
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors and suitable facilities.  The requirements for these can be found in the qualification handbook. 

Level 2

This Level 2 certificate will suit you if you want to learn the basics of electrotechnical principles and practice to help start off your career
What Careers Can This Lead To?

On successful completion this qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to further progress your learning within the electrical industry, such as the level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations or an Electrotechnical Apprenticeship.

 

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) (2365-02)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures)

  • Accreditation No: 600/5498/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 49 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 454 - 454 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 490 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £184.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

The Level 3 certificate will suit you if you have a good understanding of basic electrotechnical principles and want develop your skills
Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) (2365-03)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures)

  • Accreditation No: 600/5499/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 52 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 520 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £221.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Additional information for centres

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2365 Level 2

Assessment materials

Old Assessment Materials

Sample assessment

Centre documents

2365 Level 3

Assessment Materials

Sample assessment

Centre documents

Additional documents

Assessment materials

Centre documents

Purpose and Recognition

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Purpose

Recognition

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