Electrical Installation
City and Guilds of London Institute Extended Certificate in Construction Skills
Level 1
School Leavers
1 Academic Year
September 2024
Full-time
Trinity Green
Overview
Our City & Guilds level 1 course gives you an introduction to the health and safety, the construction trades and the skills required to secure a job in the electrical industry.
Much like plumbing, you can choose to work for yourself, installing lighting and socket circuits in homes and commercial buildings, installing electric vehicle charging points and carrying out testing and commissioning procedures on new and existing installations.
You will also take advantage of learning about green skills and sustainability with a big focus on smart technology, energy efficiency and the environment, there’s never been a better time to train as a modern electrician.
Key Info
What You Will Learn
We will show you how to install different types of wiring systems and connect them to a range of different equipment and appliances. You will also learn about the modern alternatives – such as Smart technology, electric vehicle charging, solar pv, wind/hydro technologies and the generation of electricity so that your skills are cutting edge and future proofed.
The industry is changing so quickly, new technology is emerging, so we work with employers across Bradford to make sure what we are teaching you is fully up to date and has real value to companies when you go to work for them.
Modules
- Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction
- Introduction to the Construction Industry
- Connecting Flex to Common Apparatus
- Assembling 13Amp Switched Sockets Wired in Ring Main
- Constructing PVC Wiring Systems
- Cutting, Bending, Joining and Threading Conduit
- Installing One-Way Lighting Circuits
- Installing Two-Way Lighting Circuits
Entry Requirements
Entry to this course requires GCSE Maths and English at a grade 2 as a minimum.
Please note that you will be required to wear safety boots with steel toe caps and a high-visibility vest when working in the Electrical workshops. Prior to enrolment on the course, please make sure you have access to these resources.
Assessment
You will demonstrate your skills in the electrical workshop and assessment centre – terminating and connecting cables, measuring, cutting and bending of PVC conduit and installing lighting and socket circuits and that start off easy, and get more and more technical. When you are ready, you will be a key player in the construction projects we run with employers in our active learning areas that simulate a real-life construction site.
Work Experience
Your course may include experience of work or a work placement that could lead to the offer of part-time, voluntary or casual work. You might be able to work outside of your studies. Our students benefit from local site visits and trips to construction companies within the local community.
Progression
Successful completion of this course can lead to our Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation, employment or an Apprenticeship.
Careers include:
- Electrician
- Maintenance Electrician
- Electrical Fitter
Fees & Additional Costs
If you are 19 years old or over you may need to pay fees for your Further Education studies.
Course fees depend on your age and course level.
You may be exempt from paying fees though, or eligible to pay a reduced fee – known as fee remission.
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 and studying on a full-time or part-time Further Education course, you will not pay tuition or examination fees.
This covers all Further Education courses, functional skills for English and Maths courses.
You will need to pay for course costs such as books, stationery, special equipment, exams, registration fee, travel, meals and any other course-related activities.
Help towards these costs is available for many students.
FE Tuition: £0.00
Exam Registration: £138.00
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
