Design & Verification of Electrical Installations L4 Award

Do you want to improve your knowledge of electrical installation design, and verification? This course could be for you. If you are in the industry and keep to deepen your knowledge of applying statutory and legal requirements to electrical installations.

This course is available on part-time basis and is taught in-person at our Yeovil College campus.

The part-time course is studied over 8 weeks of theory delivery, followed by an independent project, and students are typically timetabled for 1 evening per week.

This course would prepare students well to work in electrical design roles, or those with supervisory or planning roles in the electrotechnical industry. As a recognised qualification, it is also valuable for those who wish to prove their competence in this area.

The course also offers a potential progression to further higher level study, such as a degree in Building Services Engineering.

You will study a range of units that will develop your specialist knowledge and skills. Modules currently offered include:

• Electrical Installation Designs

• BS 7671 Regulations

• Protective Systems

• Environmental Technologies

You will gain expertise in carrying out design calculations, verification procedures, and applying statutory and non-statutory requirements to real-world electrical projects.

Alongside developing a range of subject-specific skills, this course also gives you the opportunity to develop important transferable skills such as critical analysis, academic writing, time management, and communication.

Please be aware that modules studied may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, in response to student or stakeholder feedback, or as a result of regulatory body requirements. However, no significant changes to modules would be implemented without student consultation and feedback. Enrolled students can always find the most up-to-date information about their modules and who is teaching them in their course handbook.

Learning will be achieved through face to face theory sessions, which include independent and group based tasks. In between each theory session you will be set learning to help you apply your knowledge. Once the theory delivery is complete you will go on to complete the assignment project independently whilst checking in with your tutor regularly.

A typical week for a part-time student has around 3 hours of contact time in taught sessions, plus additional 1:1 support available by student request. As with all higher education programmes, students are required to take ownership of their learning and development and should therefore expect to spend time studying with independence outside of lectures. Time spent studying independently may include reading journal articles and relevant books, undertaking research, and completing assignments by set deadlines.

As a rough guide, between timetabled sessions and independent work a student should expect to spend around 6 hours studying outside of taught class time over the duration of this course.

Please note that all learning must be completed within 12 months of commencement of delivery.

Tuition Fees: The tuition fee for this course is £1,200. For general information of tuition fees and financial support, please visit our Financial Support page. For more detailed information, see the YCUC HE Fees Policy, available in the Policies and Reports area of our website.

Additional Costs: You will need access to your own copy of the 18th Edition Regulations, along with any amendments. We also recommend the onsite guide for electricians, and the Electrical Installation Design Guide.

An assessment schedule, outlining all assessments and deadlines, will be issued to you at the start of each academic year. You will be assessed using a range of methods which will reflect the requirements of the subject, including an exam and an assignment project. The exam is marked Pass/ Merit/ Distinction/ Fail and is open book, meaning you will be able to use your on-site guide and other reference books as required.

The assignment project is set by us, and you will complete this in your own time. You will also get a number of one-to-one online meetings with your assessor to support you in completing this.

If you have been in a suitable job role for a few years, we may be able to use examples of work you have produced to count towards the project, this can be discussed with your assessor when you enrol. The project is graded at Pass/ Fail. The overall qualification is awarded on a pass/fail basis, ensuring that those who complete it meet the industry’s rigorous standards.

Feedback will be provided to you in writing, along with information reflecting your performance and recommendations for improvement.

Entry Requirements: This course would be suitable for you if you are in an electrical installation design role, and/or you have verifiable industry experience of working to 18th Edition wiring regulations. We recommend that you have completed a recognised Level 3 electrical apprenticeship, hold qualifications in inspection and testing, and have an up-to-date certification in wiring regulations. This ensures you have the necessary foundation to succeed in this advanced course. Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English (or equivalent) is required. Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is highly desirable.

International Applicants: International applicants will be required to evidence English language skills - this could be an IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component, a grade 4 in GCSE English (or equivalent), or having recently completed a Level 3 qualification taught and assessed in the English language. For more information, please get in touch via university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk or call 01935 845454.

Interviews: As part of the admissions process, applicants who meet the entry criteria for the course will be invited to attend an admissions interview with a member of staff from the course they are applying to. More information about the interview process can be found on the How to Apply page.

To apply for this course on a part-time basis, you will need to submit an application form directly to the University Centre. You can find out more about this process and download a copy of the application form by visiting our How to Apply page, or you can request a copy of the application form directly from the Yeovil College University Centre team via 01935 845454 or university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk.

If you have any questions, or want to know more about this course, please get in touch! You can contact us via email (university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk), phone (01935 845454), or you can fill out our contact form.