DAO Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering)
Updated 1 June 2026
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Overall Objective for the Qualification
On successful completion of this qualification learners will have the skills and knowledge to carry out electrical installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and associated engineering tasks safely and effectively within electrotechnical and operational working environments.
Pre-entry requirements
Learners taking this qualification must have completed Initial Trade Training (Combat Engineer Class 2) and be selected for the ME (Electrician) 0-2 course.
Entry requirements are detailed in the course information (Assessment Strategy).
Units
This qualification is made up of a total of 12 mandatory units
Size
Total Credits 546
Guided Learning Hours 546
Total Qualification Time 700
Age Restriction
These qualifications are available to learners aged 17 years and over.
Further information
Full qualification specification is available on request DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk.