Technicals in Building Services Engineering (8202)

Last Updated: 16 Jul 2024
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (450) are for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skill that will lead to meaningful employment in the electrotechnical industry. Learners will explore a wide range of industry areas including principles of electrical science, inspection and testing, and electrical system diagnosis.

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing (450) are for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skill that will lead to meaningful employment in the plumbing industry.

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These qualifications are aimed at learners aged 16 - 19
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
Learners interested in the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (450) will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.
Compulsory topics include:
engineering materials
Planning and overseeing electrical work activities

• Principles of electrical science
• Electrical design and installation practices and procedures
• Principles of inspection, testing and commissioning electrical systems
• Inspecting, testing and commissioning electrical systems
• Electrical system fault diagnosis and rectification
• Requirements for electrical installations

Learners interested in the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing (450) will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.
Compulsory topics include:
engineering materials
Planning and overseeing electrical work activities

• Domestic central heating systems planning and design
• Principles and requirements of environmental technology systems
• Domestic sanitation system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques
• Cold water systems planning and design
• Hot water systems planning and design
• Building services site procedures and planning

For more information, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma In Electrical Installation (450) can lead to a higher level apprenticeship, on successful completion of the apprenticeship learners would be recognised by the industry as ‘competent electricians’. This could lead to the following employment opportunities :
• installation electrician
• maintenance electrician

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma In Plumbing (450) can lead to a higher level apprenticeship, on successful completion of the apprenticeship learners would be recognised by the industry as a ‘competent plumber’. This could lead to the following employment opportunities :
• Plumbing and heating engineer
• Domestic heating installer
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
To deliver these qualifications, centres/colleges will need to provide their learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Level 2

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation (8202-20)
Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2026

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation

  • Accreditation No: 603/0228/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 600 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: 5 This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £197.00 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 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing (8202-25)
Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2026

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing

  • Accreditation No: 603/0284/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 600 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: 5 This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £197.00 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

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (450) (8202-30)
Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2025

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (450)

  • Accreditation No: 601/7307/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 450 - 450 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 720 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: 5 This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £205.00 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 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing (450) (8202-35)
Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2025

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing (450)

  • Accreditation No: 601/7201/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 450 - 450 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 720 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: 5 This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £205.00 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.

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Level 2

Assessment materials

Synoptic assignment

Theory exam

Level 3

Assessment materials

Synoptic assignment

Theory exam

Electrical