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City & Guilds 2357
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation.
For electricians with under 5 years' experience who need the City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 NVQ Electrical Installation route to ECS/JIB Gold Card. City & Guilds 2357 approved.
AssessmentWorkplace portfolio
SupportAssessor led
EvidenceLive site work
Qualification2357
- Before you book
Check the route before you book to enrol.
We confirm the right starting point before you commit, so your training plan matches your experience and target outcome.
Correct route
We confirm whether 2346, 2357 or another NVQ route fits.
Assessor plan
Your assessor explains visits, uploads and sign-off before booking.
Not sure you qualify? Let's check together.
Free route check with an advisor - no pressure, no hard sell.
- Who it's for
Built for clear progression.
Standard work-based NVQ route for electricians with under 5 years experience.
Working electricians
Convert current site work into assessed evidence.
Experienced workers
Use verifiable experience to move toward ECS/JIB grading.
Clear sign-off
Know what evidence is still missing and how to close the gaps.
City & Guilds 2357 Accredited4.9 Star Reviews2357On-Site AssessmentAround 12 Months (18 Months Maximum)1,000+ Students Trained
The roadmap to qualified status
Know exactly what comes next.
NVQ Level 3 proves your on-site competence. It is the portfolio stage that turns classroom qualifications into recognised electrician status before AM2 and the Gold Card.
- 1Foundations
Level 2 Diploma
FT6 wksPT14 wks
- 2Advanced
Level 3 Diploma
FT7 wksPT14 wks
- 3BS 7671
18th Edition
FT3 daysPT3 days
- 4Verification
2391-50
FT2 daysPT2 days
- 5Portfolio
NVQ Level 3
FT~12 mo with RPL · 2 yr maxPT~12 mo with RPL · 2 yr max
- 6Inspection
2391-51
FT3 daysPT3 days
- 7Practical
AM2 support
INCLUDED · Prep support
- 8
- Who it is forA route for your
A route for your
current experience.
For electricians with under 5 years' experience who need the City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 NVQ Electrical Installation route to ECS/JIB Gold Card. Build a work-based portfolio over around 12 months, with an 18-month maximum, using on-site evidence from your electrical job.
Experienced workers
Current goal→NVQ Level 3
Turn real site work into formal qualification evidence.
Best-fit routeElectrical mates
Current goal→NVQ Level 3
Build a portfolio with assessor support while employed.
Advisor checkedSpecialist installers
Current goal→NVQ Level 3
Add EV, solar or storage qualifications to existing services.
Progression readyGold Card candidates
Current goal→NVQ Level 3
Close the gap between experience and recognised status.
Flexible pathway● Requirements
Clear entry. Clear outcome.
- Level 2 & Level 3 2365 Diplomas completed
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate
- Inspection & Testing qualification
- Currently employed in the electrical industry
- Upcoming intakes
Pick the next date that fits.
Book a free consultation and we will map the shortest route from where you are today to the right qualification.
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Advisor Call
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Don't see a date that works? - we run closed groups for teams of 4+.
- Inside the courseEverything included, clearly
Everything included, clearly
broken down.
Book a free consultation and we will map the shortest route from where you are today to the right qualification.
● Around 12 Months (18 Months Maximum)
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Workplace Evidence Portfolio
Build your evidence portfolio through your day-to-day electrical work.
WorkplaceEvidencePortfolio
Assessor Observations
Direct observations of your work on-site by a qualified assessor.
AssessorObservationsDirect
Professional Discussion
Technical interview covering your competence and understanding.
ProfessionalDiscussionTechnical
Workplace-based portfolio assessment
Workplace-based portfolio assessment. This forms part of the portfolio and assessor support process.
Workplacebasedportfolio
Assessor site visits included (within 15 miles of our location)
Assessor site visits included (within 15 miles of our location). This forms part of the portfolio and assessor support process.
Assessorsitevisits
5Core areas
Around 12 Months (18 Months Maximum)Course length
6Assessments
- AssessmentClear exam and
Clear exam and
evidence requirements.
Book a free consultation and we will map the shortest route from where you are today to the right qualification.
Workplace Evidence Portfolio
Around 12 Months (18 Months Maximum)City & Guilds 2357
Knowledge Check
Assessor Observations
Around 12 Months (18 Months Maximum)City & Guilds 2357
Knowledge Check
Professional Discussion
Around 12 Months (18 Months Maximum)City & Guilds 2357
Practical Assessment
Assessment Prep
Advisor confirmedCity & Guilds 2357
Knowledge Check
Tutor Review
Advisor confirmedCity & Guilds 2357
Practical Assessment
Assessment Prep
Advisor confirmedCity & Guilds 2357
Knowledge Check
Route comparison
Choosing Your Route
Compare delivery, recognition, practical training, assessment and route outcomes before choosing Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3 (C&G 2357).
| What to compare | Experienced Worker NVQ Level 3 (C&G 2346) | Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3 (C&G 2357)Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Experience Required | 5+ Years | Under 5 Years |
| Classroom Required | Not included | Not included |
| Portfolio-Based | Included | Included |
| Duration | Around 12 Months (18 Months Max) | Around 12 Months (18 Months Max) |
| Assessment Method | On-site | On-site |
| Routes to Gold Card | Included | Included |
- Successful Students
What Our Students Say
Hear directly from learners who used Learn Trade Skills to progress their electrical training route.
*****James T.
JT5.0 RatingElectrical Installation NVQ Level 3 (C&G 2357)
Great support throughout the process. My assessor was flexible and really helpful - they worked around my installations. Got my Gold Card 8 months later via AM2S.
*****Owen H.
OH5.0 RatingElectrical Installation NVQ Level 3 (C&G 2357)
Completed during my third year as an electrical improver. Employer evidence was steady and the LTS assessor's portfolio guidance kept me on track to finish in 10 months. Started Gold Card rate within 6 weeks of AM2S.
*****Michael R.
MR5.0 RatingDomestic Installer Package
Left the office, joined the trade. Seven weeks in Cheshunt, first paid job the following Monday.
- Next stepKeep building the
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right route.
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- Frequently AskedEverything you need
Everything you need
to know, upfront.
What is the NVQ 2357 and how does it lead to a Gold Card?+
The City & Guilds 2357 NVQ Level 3 is the standard work-based portfolio qualification for electricians with under 5 years of experience. You build a portfolio of evidence from your day-to-day electrical work, assessed by a qualified LTS assessor through workplace visits, professional discussion, and observations. After passing the NVQ you sit AM2/AM2S (booked separately, ~£700-£900) and apply to the JIB for your Gold Card.
What is the difference between NVQ 2346 and NVQ 2357?+
Both are NVQ Level 3 portfolio routes leading to a Gold Card. NVQ 2357 (Standard, £1,749) is for electricians with under 5 years experience holding Level 2/3 2365 + 18th Edition + 2391 - typically those on apprenticeship-style pathways. NVQ 2346 (Experienced Worker, £1,539) is for electricians with 5+ years of verifiable on-site experience. We will recommend the right route during your free pre-enrolment review.
Do I need to be employed throughout the NVQ?+
Yes. NVQ 2357 is entirely work-based - assessments are conducted on your live electrical work projects. You must be currently employed in the electrical industry (or self-employed with active jobs) so your assessor can observe real installations. If you are between jobs, contact us about pausing the assessment cycle.
What classroom qualifications must I hold first?+
You need: City & Guilds Level 2 2365 Diploma (or equivalent), City & Guilds Level 3 2365 Diploma (or equivalent), current 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026), and a current Inspection & Testing qualification (2391-50 or 2391-52). The 2357 builds on the classroom foundation that the 2346 (Experienced Worker route) can bypass.
How long does the NVQ 2357 take?+
Expect around 12 months from enrolment to certification, with a maximum completion window of 18 months. Pace depends on workplace evidence availability, the breadth of installation work you cover, and how quickly your employer schedules variety into your work.
What evidence goes into the portfolio?+
Photographs of installation work, completion certificates (EICs, EICRs, Minor Works), method statements, drawings, RAMS, customer/employer sign-offs, and CPD records covering the NVQ unit map. Your assessor guides what evidence maps to which unit - you do not need to know the unit map in advance. Most learners build the portfolio gradually from real jobs.
- Ready to advance?
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Book a free consultation and we will map the shortest route from where you are today to the right qualification.
No obligation · usually same-day response · speak to a qualified advisor.Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3 (C&G 2357)
£1,749