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Diploma of Electrical Installation

Cheshire College - South & West

  • Macclesfield, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Cheshire College - South & West campus

About the program

One-year Level 3 course for aspiring electricians combining theory and workshop practice.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Electrical Installation. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Apprenticeship in electrical installation
  • foundation degree in electrical/electronic engineering
  • electrician employment (domestic and commercial
  • self-employed)

Curriculum

  • One-year course combining classroom learning and workshop activities. Topics include electrotechnical knowledge
  • electrical science
  • electrical installation
  • practical electrical skills
  • tools and equipment
  • safe working practices and industry knowledge
  • preparing students for further training
  • an apprenticeship or progression towards qualified electrician status.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Typically 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
  • Including a grade 4/3 combination in English and maths (course-specific requirements on the course page)
  • Age 16 by 1 August of entry year
  • Online interview
  • UKVI-approved English test. This course: Typically five GCSEs at grade 4 or above
  • Including a grade 4/3 combination in English and maths
  • Plus the Level 2 qualification already completed.

Accepted academic background

GCSEs (or international equivalent) plus Level 2 trade qualification where stated, 16 by 1 August 2027

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

  1. Select an eligible program and request the international tuition details. Complete the international application form. Submit the academic and identity documents requested by admissions. Attend the online interview and provide an approved English qualification if required. Accept the offer and complete visa sponsorship steps if eligible.

Other costs

Tuition per year£12,500 GBP
Application fee£80 GBP
Deposit£10,539 GBP

Program details

CampusMacclesfield Campus
Faculty or schoolElectrical Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
DepartmentElectrical Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jul 2027

    243 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.