Electrical Installation - Level 1 Diploma

This course offers the City and Guilds 7202-01 qualification and is ideal if you are new to the electrical industry. It is designed to give you the understanding and underpinning knowledge to progress onto further qualifications, helping you begin your journey to becoming a qualified electrician.

Topics covered can include:

• Structure of the Construction Industry
• Fundamental safe working practices
• Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation or working in the construction industry
• Carry Electrical Installation wiring and terminations
• Fabrication techniques for Electrical Installations
• Electrical science and technology

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be continuously assessed through skills tests and exams.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE, regardless of your age or income. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

This qualification does not lead directly to a job, but does provides learners with the basic
core skills training and underpinning knowledge to facilitate progression into further
vocational learning such as apprenticeship programme in Electrical. This qualification is an invaluable building block for learners wishing to embark on a career within the Building
Services Industry.

Learners successfully completing this qualification can progress their careers by
registering on a number of other qualification such 
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) 
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
(Buildings, Structures and the Environment) 

This course is for any budding Electricians, who want to gain a recognised qualification, and experience that will aid them in their career to become a competent Electrician. The typical electrical learner develops into a confident, intelligent, practically minded individual, with a capacity to apply maths, science and logic in their approach to problem solving.

Typical tasks of an Electrician include:

• Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical systems and equipment;
• Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment;
• Plans installation methods and prepares work and test schedules for systems and equipment.

This course has been introduced to develop the skills necessary to pursue a career in the electrotechnical industry. As part of the City and Guilds 7202, you will cover the following areas:

• Structure of the Construction Industry
• Fundamental safe working practices
• Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation or working in the construction industry
• Carry Electrical Installation wiring and terminations
• Fabrication techniques for Electrical Installations
• Electrical science and technology

The study programme consists of a vocational diploma, Maths and English, work experience and essential digital skills.

You do not need to have any previous qualifications although all applicants will need to have an interview and an initial assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will also need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

Throughout the course you will be assessed on the various units by multiple choice exams, plus written and practical assessments.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE, regardless of your age or income. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

This qualification does not lead directly to a job, but does provides learners with the basic core skills training and underpinning knowledge to facilitate progression into further vocational learning such as apprenticeship programme in Electrical.

This qualification is an invaluable building block for learners wishing to embark on a career within the Building Services Industry.
Learners successfully completing this qualification can progress their careers byre gistering on a number of other qualification such as:

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) 

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment

Opportunities also exist of learners moving into the new developing area of sustainability with courses on electrical charging, Solar and Photovoltaic systems.

This course is for any budding Electricians, who want to gain a recognised qualification, and experience that will aid them in their career to become a competent Electrician. The typical electrical learner develops into a confident, intelligent, practically minded individual, with a capacity to apply maths, science and logic in their approach to problem solving.

Typical tasks of an Electrician include:

• Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical systems and equipment;
• Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment;
• Plans installation methods and prepares work and test schedules for systems and equipment.

This course has been introduced to develop the skills necessary to pursue a career in the electrotechnical industry. As part of the City and Guilds 7202, you will cover the following areas:

• Structure of the Construction Industry
• Fundamental safe working practices
• Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation or working in the construction industry
• Carry Electrical Installation wiring and terminations
• Fabrication techniques for Electrical Installations
• Electrical science and technology

The study programme consists of a vocational diploma, Maths and English, work experience and essential digital skills.

You do not need to have any previous qualifications although all applicants will need to have an interview and an initial assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will also need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

Throughout the course you will be assessed on the various units by multiple choice exams, plus written and practical assessments.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE, regardless of your age or income. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

This qualification does not lead directly to a job, but does provides learners with the basic
core skills training and underpinning knowledge to facilitate progression into further
vocational learning such as apprenticeship programme in Electrical.

This qualification is an invaluable building block for learners wishing to embark on a career within the Building
Services Industry.
Learners successfully completing this qualification can progress their careers by
registering on a number of other qualification such as:
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) 
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
(Buildings, Structures and the Environment) 

Opportunities also exist of learners moving into the new developing area of sustainability with courses on electrical charging, Solar and Photovoltaic systems.