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Electrical Installations
Talented and trustworthy tradespeople are always in demand. On our courses, you’ll not only get the practical skills you need to find work but our team of tutors, who are all industry experienced, will help give you the confidence and know-how that could even see you go on to set up your own business.
This course offers great preparation if you want to apply for an electrical apprenticeship.
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
LEVEL 1 - 1 YEAR WHAT WILL I DO?
Learning in a hands-on environment, you’ll get the technical know-how within practical sessions along with important lessons in health & safety and other areas such as an introduction to structure of the construction industry, fundamental safe working practices, environmental and sustainability, site preparation for working in the construction industry, electrical fabrication techniques, electrical science and technology, applying for jobs, cv writing, and interview techniques.
You will learn in our purpose-designed workshop with access to all of the College facilities, while being taught by our industry-experienced tutors.
YOU NEED:
GCSE grade 3 in maths and English. Additionally, a science or physics grade would be beneficial but not necessary.
WHAT’S NEXT?
After successful completion of this course, as well as maths and English grades improving to minimum of 4 or equivalent, candidates can progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.
LEVEL 2 – 1 YEAR WHAT WILL I DO?
Learning in a hands-on working environment you’ll quickly develop the skills of your chosen trade. Through lectures, presentations and demonstrations you’ll learn the theory to back up those skills.
YOU NEED:
Students aged 16 to 19 require a minimum GCSE grade 4 or equivalent qualification in maths, English and preferably in science. However, a grade 3 in English and science may be considered plus references.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations or an apprenticeship.
LEVEL 3 – 1 YEAR
WHAT WILL I DO?
Learning in a hands-on working environment you’ll quickly develop the skills of your chosen trade. And through lectures, presentations and demonstrations you’ll learn the theory to back up those skills.
YOU NEED:
You will need a level 2 C&G 8202 or C&G level 2365 level 2 (or equivalent).
WHAT’S NEXT?
Progress onto an electrical apprenticeship/NVQ, C&G 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing or HNC.
Tutor, Gary with Jay
Electrical Installations If you don’t have English and maths at GCSE grade 9-4, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.
WHAT CAN I EARN?
Electrical technician Electrical engineer Electrical foreman Electrician £31,837 £36,878 £41,000 £34,655
Information sourced from uk.indeed.com in July 2022 and is based on average UK estimates of wages per year.
