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The 2357 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation is the final step towards becoming a qualified electrician and obtaining a Gold Card. This work-based portfolio qualification is designed for individuals in the electrical installation industry, such as trainee electricians, electrician's mates, or electrical engineers.
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The City & Guilds 2357-44 NVQ Level 3 Diploma is the essential workplace-based qualification that proves your competence as an electrician. Combined with your Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas (2365), this NVQ is your pathway to the AM2 assessment and ultimately your ECS Gold Card.
With your 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas from Total Skills, you've already completed the knowledge units. Now you only need to demonstrate your performance competence in a real workplace setting. Our experienced assessors will visit your workplace to observe and assess your practical skills.
Performance Units Only - If you've completed 2365 L2 & L3, you're exempt from knowledge units
Flexible Workplace Assessment - We come to your workplace at times that suit you
Experienced Industry Assessors - All our assessors are qualified electricians
Online Portfolio Support - Easy evidence upload and tracking
Direct Path to AM2 - Upon completion, you're eligible to book your AM2
To enrol on this NVQ, you must have:
City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)
City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
Access to a workplace with varied electrical installation work
You'll need access to a workplace where you can demonstrate competence across a range of electrical installation tasks, including:
At least 3 different wiring system types
Various installation environments
Testing and inspection work
Fault diagnosis and rectification
knowledge units exempt with 2365 L2/L3
Complete your enrolment and we'll register you with City & Guilds. You'll receive access to your online portfolio system.
Your assessor will conduct an initial meeting to understand your workplace and plan your assessment schedule.
Our assessors visit your workplace to observe you carrying out real electrical installation work.
Upload evidence of your work including photos, work logs, and witness testimonies to your online portfolio.
Complete professional discussions with your assessor to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge.
Once all units are signed off, receive your NVQ certificate and book your AM2 assessment!
Units, learning content, and assessments
If you've completed the City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas, you're exempt from the knowledge units. You only need to complete the performance units through workplace assessment.
You need access to a workplace where you can demonstrate competence across a variety of electrical installation tasks. This should include at least 3 different wiring system types, various installation environments, and opportunities for testing, inspection and fault diagnosis.
Typically 6-12 months, depending on your workplace access and the variety of work available. The more diverse your work, the quicker you can gather the required evidence.
Once you've completed your NVQ, you're eligible to book your AM2 assessment at any NET-approved centre. After passing the AM2, you can apply for your ECS Gold Card.
Our qualified assessors will visit your workplace to observe you carrying out electrical installation work. They'll also conduct professional discussions and review your evidence portfolio.
You can register interest, but you must have completed your 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas before starting the performance assessments. The 18th Edition is also required.
Evidence includes workplace observations by our assessors, photographic evidence of your work, work logs, witness testimonies from supervisors, and professional discussion recordings.
Yes, the City & Guilds 2357-44 NVQ Level 3 is a nationally recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual. It's the standard industry requirement for becoming a qualified electrician.
Course fee
or spread payments from £300/mo
All training in person at our Nottingham training centre.
City & Guilds AccreditedReceive your verified digital badge within 24–48 hours of passing, subject to internal verification and full payment clearance
City & Guilds digital certificate issued to your email
Official certificate arrives by post (approximately 3 weeks)