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Progress your career without
repeating what you know

For electricians with 1-4 years experience who want formal qualifications and Gold Card progression. Skip what you already know - fill the gaps efficiently.

0-1 yrs5+ yrsB2B
Electrical training consumer unit for improver learners
1-4 yrs experienceImprover pathway
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Choose your experience pathway

0 years · Starting fresh

Beginner

Foundation electrical, Part P and 18th Edition - a complete start from zero.

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1-4 years · Building up

Improver

Level 2 & 3 Diplomas, Inspection & Testing and NVQ - formalise what you already do.

You're on this pathway
5+ years · Gold Card ready

Experienced

Experienced Worker NVQ, AM2 support and full Gold Card registered pathway.

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B2B · Teams

Corporate

Compliance audits, on-site team training, bulk enrolments and account management.

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The roadmap to qualified status

Start with what you already hold. Train only for the gaps.

This is the full qualification map, not a requirement to restart at step one. We'll verify your certificates and experience before recommending what comes next.

  • Already hold it? We credit it
  • Missing it? Book that stage
  • Not required? Skip it
  1. 1
    FOUNDATIONS

    Level 2 Diploma

    FT6 wksPT14 wks

  2. 2
    ADVANCED

    Level 3 Diploma

    FT7 wksPT14 wks

  3. 3
    BS 7671

    18th Edition

    FT3 daysPT3 days

  4. 4
    VERIFICATION

    2391-50

    FT2 daysPT2 days

  5. 5
    PORTFOLIO

    NVQ Level 3

    FT~12 mo with RPL · 2 yr maxPT~12 mo with RPL · 2 yr max

  6. 6
    INSPECTION

    2391-51

    FT3 daysPT3 days

  7. 7
    PRACTICAL

    AM2 support

    INCLUDED · Prep support

  8. 8ECS Gold Card recognised electrician status
Want one managed route to Gold Card status?

We can assess what you already hold and build the remaining stages into one plan.

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Skip what you know.
Fill the gaps. Earn the Gold Card.

Pick the qualification that fits your experience, schedule, and career goals. We assess what you already know and credit it - so you only train what's missing.

Most Popular

18th Edition

BS 7671 · Required for Gold Card, NVQ & compliance work

Essential for all practising electricians. The cert site managers ask for first.

From£439FT3 daysLevel3
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Inspection & Testing

C&G 2391-52 · For self-certification & compliance work

Initial verification + periodic inspection in one combined cert. The big one.

From£1,099FT5 daysLevel3
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NVQ Level 3 (2357)

On-site portfolio · Built around your existing work

We assess your live work over around 12 months, with a maximum completion window of 18 months.

Workplaceon-siteTypical~12moLevel3
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Level 3 Diploma (In-Centre)

C&G 2365 L3 · Advanced design & fault diagnosis

Direct pathway to NVQ Level 3 and Gold Card. Hands-on workshop training.

From£3,179FT7 wksPT14 wks
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Initial Verification (2391-50)

2-day intensive · For new installations

Sign off your own new installs. Practical assessment included.

From£619FT2 daysLevel3
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Periodic Inspection (2391-51)

3-day intensive · For existing installations

Condition reporting on existing installations - practical assessment included.

From£619FT3 daysLevel3
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At-a-Glance Comparison

Not sure which course is right? Compare the key differences.

Pick up to three courses below - the table updates instantly so you can see price, length, format and qualification side by side. We assess what you already know and credit it.

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Best value18th EditionRequired
Inspection & TestingCompliance
NVQ Level 3Portfolio
Best for
Working electricians
Certification work
On-site workers
Price
£439
£1,099
Custom plan
Duration
3 days
5 days
~12 months · 18 months max
Format
In-centre
In-centre
Workplace assessment
Qualification
BS 7671
C&G 2391-52
NVQ 2357
Gold Card
Required
Progression route
Yes
Still weighing it up?Free 15-min advisor call - we'll match you to the right pathway in plain English.
See it before you sign up

Step inside our centrebefore you decide.

Don't take our word for it. Walk the workshop floor, meet the tutors, hold the kit you'll be training on. Two ways to see your future trade in person - pick the one that suits you.

Most popular

Saturday Open Day

Try the trade in one Saturday morning. Hands-on, no commitment, family welcome.

2hrsincludes everything the private visit offers - plus more
  • Hands-on lesson taster
  • Meet the centre director
  • Workshop tour & live demos
  • 1-on-1 advisor chat
Duration10am - 12pm
Usually happens once a month
1-on-1

Private Centre Visit

A focused weekday session with a course advisor. No tour, no group - just your plan.

30minprivate session - focused advice for your next step
  • 1-on-1 with a course advisor
  • Pathway tailored to you
  • Finance options worked out
  • Start dates explained
Duration30 minutes, by appointment
Same-week appointments - usually available
1,000+
tradespeople trained on these benches
4.9/5
average rating from 1,000+ learners
10yrs+
running our Cheshunt training centre

Prefer a quick chat first? Call 01992 413 503- we'll book you in.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you start.