Electrical

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Full-Time Study Programmes & Apprenticeships

Skilled electricians are in demand, so an electrical qualification means you’ll never be short of work.

We’ll prepare you for a selection of well-paid roles and an ‘electric’ future!

Harry Brown Electrical Diploma Level 2 Former pupil of Turton High School

‘I’ve always wanted to be an electrician because the money’s great and it’s a brilliant career to have.

I’m enjoying the course, the tutors are nice and the equipment’s good. After this, I’d like to do a Level 3 or an Apprenticeship.’

Electrical

Diploma

Level 2

Duration

1 year

Entry Requirements

Electrical Diploma Level 1 or GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above.

You will learn

• Principles of Electrical Science • Electrical Installation Technology • Health & Safety within Building

Services • Basic Practical Skills

Level up

Employment Apprenticeship or Level 2 Level 1

Electrical

Diploma

Level 1

Duration

1 year

Entry Requirements

English and Maths GCSEs at grade 3 or above and a satisfactory school reference.

You will learn

• Use of Hand Tools • The Basic Principles of Electrical Installation • Health & Safety

For more detailed information, visit

www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-construction/electrical

Adam Valli Electrical Diploma Level 2 Former pupil of Ladybridge High School

‘I’m picking up lots of beneficial, practical skills from really good tutors; this is going to help me with my future career.’

Electrical Installation Apprenticeship Level 3

Average Duration

3 years

Entry Requirements

A Level 2 and/or a thorough knowledge of your chosen sector. An employer to support you throughout your training – we can help with this.

You will learn

• Care, Use & Maintenance of Electrical Hand Tools • Reading Construction Drawings & Plans • Fabrication of Conduits • Personal Protective Equipment • Safe Use of Portable Power

Tools • Fixtures of Switches & Sockets • Handling & Storage of Materials & Equipment

Alex Duksal Electrical Apprenticeship Level 3 Former pupil of Westleigh High School Working at Kensite Services Ltd

‘Bolton College has taught me everything I need to know to progress and the team at Kensite have helped me to grow as an electrician.

In the future, I’d love to work abroad in either Australia or America using my skills for a career in the electrical trade.’