The complete pathway to become a fully qualified JIB Gold Card Electrician.
Duration
Full-Time 15–17 Weeks
Outcome
Gold Card Eligible
Accredited
City & Guilds
Finance Plan
Available
Full Package Price
£8,849inc. VAT
Save £1,807 vs buying separately
💳 Finance Available — deposit from £1,000
We recommend speaking with a course advisor before you enrol.
Next Intake
20th April 2026
Full Time — Mon–Fri (8:30–4:30)
Our flagship Gold Card Electrical Course Package is the most comprehensive training programme available at Learn Trade Skills. Designed for beginners with no prior electrical experience, this all-in-one package provides everything you need to become a fully qualified electrician and earn your JIB/ECS Gold Card.
Career Changers
People switching from another career into the electrical trade.
Improvers
Workers with some experience who want full qualifications.
Experienced Needing Gold Card
Electricians who need formal credentials to get their Gold Card.
College Leavers
Recent graduates ready for industry-recognised qualifications.
Intensive weekday delivery completing Level 2, Level 3, 18th Edition, I&T, and Part P in around 15–17 weeks. Includes the EAL Basic Electrical Course (worth £899) at no extra cost. Then begin your NVQ.
Spread your study across 30–32 weeks with evenings and weekends, continuing to work while you qualify.
Our flagship Gold Card Electrical Course Package is the most comprehensive training programme available at Learn Trade Skills. Designed for beginners with no prior electrical experience, this all-in-one package provides everything you need to become a fully qualified electrician and earn your JIB/ECS Gold Card. The Gold Card Package includes Level 2 & Level 3 Diplomas (2365), 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Inspection & Testing (2391-52), NVQ Level 3 portfolio support, and a complimentary Part P Building Regulations course.
Electrical science, health & safety, installation technology, and practical installations. Full-time intake includes the EAL Basic Electrical Course (worth £899) at no extra cost.
Advanced electrical science, fault diagnosis, system design, and complex installations.
BS 7671:2018+A3:2024 Amendment 3 — full coverage of current wiring regulations.
Complimentary Part P qualification included with the Gold Card package.
Initial verification and periodic inspection — combined qualification.
Work-based portfolio assessment with assessor support. Approximately 1 year to complete.
A clear, continuous path from zero experience to the ECS Gold Card.
Level 2 Diploma
Foundations
Level 3 Diploma
Advanced
Short Courses
18th Ed + 2391 + Part P
NVQ Level 3
Portfolio
AM2 Assessment
Booked Separately
Gold Card
JIB / ECS
Level 2 Diploma
Foundations
Level 3 Diploma
Advanced
Short Courses
18th Ed + 2391 + Part P
NVQ Level 3
Portfolio
AM2 Assessment
Booked Separately
Gold Card
JIB / ECS
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20th April 2026
Full Time
Mon–Fri (8:30–4:30)
16th May 2026
Part Time
One Saturday (8:30–4:30) & one Evening weekday (6:00–9:00)
22nd June 2026
Full Time
Mon–Fri (8:30–4:30)
Compare buying each module individually vs. our all-in-one package price.
| Component | Individual Price | Package |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 2365 Diploma | £4,189 | Included |
| Level 3 2365 Diploma | £3,179 | Included |
| 18th Edition (2382) | £439 | Included |
| Inspection & Testing (2391) | £1,099 | Included |
| NVQ Level 3 Portfolio | £1,500 | Included |
| Part P Building Regulations | £250 | Included |
| EAL Basic Electrical Course (full-time only)Full-time bonus | £899 | Included |
| Total if purchased separately | £11,555 | £8,849 |
Speak to an advisor for the full breakdown, financing options, and help deciding the best route.
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Full-Time — You save £2,706
Includes the EAL Basic Electrical Course (worth £899) at no extra cost. That's 23% less than buying everything individually.
Part-Time — You save £1,807
That's 17% less than buying each module individually.
This programme includes all of the following qualifications and training.
Electrical science, health & safety, installation technology, and practical installations. Full-time intake includes the EAL Basic Electrical Course (worth £899) at no extra cost.
Advanced electrical science, fault diagnosis, system design, and complex installations.
BS 7671:2018+A3:2024 Amendment 3 — full coverage of current wiring regulations.
Complimentary Part P qualification included with the Gold Card package.
Initial verification and periodic inspection — combined qualification.
Work-based portfolio assessment with assessor support. Approximately 1 year to complete.
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Unit 201/601
Closed book
Unit 202/602
Closed book
Unit 203
IET On-Site Guide
Unit 210
Closed book
Unit 211
Photographic evidence + PPE required
Unit 204
Photographic evidence + PPE required
Everything you need to know about the Gold Card Electrical Course Package.
You receive Level 2 & 3 2365 Diplomas, 18th Edition, Part P, Inspection & Testing (2391-52), and NVQ Level 3. Full-time enrolment also includes the EAL Approved Basic Electrical Skills course.
No. We do not deliver the AM2 assessment — it must be booked and paid for separately through an external provider such as JTL, NET, or BPEC. We do provide AM2 preparation and revision support to help you feel confident going in.
Yes, part-time schedules are available — 1 day plus 1 evening per week over 30–32 weeks.
Yes. We offer 0% interest payment plans with a £1,000 deposit. You can spread the cost over up to the course length.
Up to 18 months for full completion including the work-based NVQ assessment.
Join the hundreds of professionals who have already qualified through our Gold Card route. Expert tutors, flexible schedules, and the industry's best pass rates.
No obligation · No hard sell · Speak to a qualified advisor who understands the industry.
