Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Develop the training and skills needed to become a qualified electrician.

You will learn the enhanced skills needed to progress into the electrical field. Our course will equip you with the core units needed when entering employment.

Topics you will cover include:

• Health and safety in building services engineering
• Understanding the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems
• The principles of electrical science
• Electrical installations (fault diagnosis and rectification, inspection, testing and commissioning)
• Eectrical system design
• Career awareness in building services engineering.

Throughout the course, you will learn a wide variety of skills and techniques in our well-equipped workshops. And you will have the opportunity to take part in national skills competitions and work on community projects.

Students are assessed by a synoptic exam and practical assignment.

In order to work as a qualified electrician you will need to progress onto a Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship after completion of this course.