City & Guilds 2347 Domestic Installer NVQ Level 3 — Domestic installer NVQ route for electricians with 3+ years experience.
For experienced domestic electricians who need the City & Guilds 2347-03 Domestic Installer NVQ route to ECS Domestic Installer Gold Card. Complete a 6-18 month workplace portfolio assessment with rolling enrolment and on-site evidence.
We recommend speaking with a course advisor to get your clear career plan.
Duration
Rolling Enrolment — 6–18 Months (work-based)
Assessment
Workplace Based
Accredited
City & Guilds 2347 Domestic Installer NVQ Level 3
£1,489Who Is This Route For?
For experienced domestic electricians who need the City & Guilds 2347-03 Domestic Installer NVQ route to ECS Domestic Installer Gold Card. Complete a 6-18 month workplace portfolio assessment with rolling enrolment and on-site evidence.
Requirements
- ✓Minimum 3 years verifiable domestic electrical installation experience
- ✓Level 2 Diploma or equivalent foundation electrical qualification
- ✓Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate (BS 7671:2018+A4)
- ✓Valid Inspection & Testing qualification (2391-50, 2391-52 or equivalent)
Experienced Workers
Electricians with real site experience who need formal assessment.
Gold Card Applicants
Learners working toward recognised ECS/JIB Gold Card status.
Portfolio-Ready Electricians
Workers who can evidence competence through workplace activity.
Eligibility & Requirements
3+ Years Experience
You need at least 3 years of verifiable domestic electrical experience.
Domestic Focus
This NVQ covers domestic electrical installations only.
Mandatory Skills Scan
A free eligibility check confirms your suitability for this route.
The Roadmap to Qualified Status
A clear, continuous path from zero experience to the ECS Gold Card.
Level 2 Diploma
Foundations
Level 3 Diploma
Advanced
18th Edition
BS 7671
2391-50
Initial Verification
NVQ Level 3
Portfolio
2391-51
Periodic Inspection
AM2
Practical Assessment
Gold Card
JIB / ECS
Level 2 Diploma
Foundations
Level 3 Diploma
Advanced
18th Edition
BS 7671
2391-50
Initial Verification
NVQ Level 3
Portfolio
You are here2391-51
Periodic Inspection
AM2
Practical Assessment
Gold Card
JIB / ECS
How It Works
This is assessment-based — no classroom, no exams. Your everyday work becomes your evidence.
On-site Portfolio
You build a portfolio of evidence from your everyday work. This includes photographs, certificates, job sheets, and technical reports that demonstrate your competence.
Assessor Visits
A qualified assessor visits your workplace to observe and verify your on-site competence. Site visits are included for workplaces within 15 miles of our location. A supplementary travel fee applies for visits beyond this distance — contact us for details.
What You'll Learn
This course covers 6 core units over rolling enrolment — 6–18 months (work-based).
Planning & Managing Installations
Planning and managing electrical installations in dwellings.
Installing Systems & Consumer Units
Installing containment, wiring systems, and consumer units in domestic environments.
Safe Working & Legislation
Applying safe working practices and relevant legislation.
Inspection, Testing & Commissioning
Inspecting, testing, and commissioning domestic installations.
Fault Diagnosis & Repair
Diagnosing and repairing faults in domestic electrical systems.
Documentation & Certification
Completing EICs, minor works, and other documentation.
Where Can This Lead?
Successful Students
1/7“Perfect for domestic specialists. The assessor understood my work and the whole process was smooth.”
Dan P.
NVQ 2347-03 Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
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