Electro Technical Technology (2357)

Last Updated: 10 Jul 2023
Please Note: 2357 BS7671:2018 (2022) Amendment 2
The 2357-022 test is the current version of BS7671 and includes Amendment 2. Centres wishing to take the latest test, including the Amendment 2 updates and the May 2023 Corrigendum, must book on the 2357-022. 

These qualifications are designed to provide new entrants and those seeking progression in their career, with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the installation and maintenance of Electrotechnical systems.
This qualification is available at Level 3 only, which is the level that the Electrotechnical industry recognises learners as having achieved the competence required to carry out the role.

We are issuing digital credential to learners who have completed this qualification.  Please add your learners’ email address during registration. A digital credential cannot be issued without the learner’s email address.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • International

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
This level is ideal if you've worked in the industry for some time. You have plenty of experience, and you want to develop your skills further, perhaps to move into a management role.You choose one of two specialist pathways:
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Electrical installation (buildings and structures)

To complete these qualifications, you will cover topics including:

  • Health and Safety legislation
  • Principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems
  • Fault finding.
For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
Achieving one of the Diploma in Electrotechnology qualifications will help you find work as, or advance in your current role as an electrician.

 In addition, we also have a number of Higher Level qualifications offered through ILM.
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. Centres currently offering the 2330 and 2356 qualifications will be given automatic approval, all other centres will be need to fill out a full (QAP) qualification approval form

Level 3

This level is ideal if you've worked in the industry for some time. You have plenty of experience, and you want to develop your skills further, perhaps to move into a management role.

You choose one of two specialist pathways:

  • Electrical maintenance
  • Electrical installation (buildings and structures)

To complete these qualifications, you will cover topics including:

  • Health and Safety legislation
  • Principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems
  • Fault finding.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.
What Careers Can This Lead To?

Achieving one of the Diploma in Electrotechnology qualifications will help you find work as or advance in your current role as an electrician.

Those who want to progress in their careers by building their knowledge while gaining plenty of practical, on-the-job experience can most likely take one of the Diploma in Electrotechnology as part of the SummitSkills Electrotechnical Apprenticeship programme. Full details of the new apprenticeship framework are not currently available.

It is anticipated that learners completing one of the Diplomas can progress on to one of the following qualifications:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification (2392)
  • Level 3 Award in Environmental Technology System Awareness (2399-01)
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357-23 / 92)
  • Level 3 Certificate for Inspection, Testing and Management of Electrical Equipment (2377)
  • Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (2382)
  • Level 3 Certificate in the Certification of Electrical Installations (Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations) (2391)
  • Level 3 Certificate in the Certification of Electrical Installation (Design, Erection and Verification of Electrical Installations) (2391)
  • Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings (2393)
  • Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (2399-11)
  • Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (2399-12)
  • Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Building Services Engineering (4467.)
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357-13)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2027 Supportive services: SmartScreen

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)

  • Accreditation No: 501/2232/0 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: 104 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 726 - 726 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 1040 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £264.00 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 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357-23)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2027 Supportive services: SmartScreen

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)

  • Accreditation No: 501/1624/1 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: 103 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 714 - 714 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 1030 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £309.80 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

Smart Screen

SMARTSCREEN IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUALIFICATION

SmartScreen is our online portal for tutor, assessors and learners that provides unit-specific support materials and tutor forums to complement the delivery and learning experience

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Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

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