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Free Level 1 Diploma Electrical installation Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Certificate in Construction Skills (Electrical) in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day.

You'll study electrical theory, wiring systems, and health and safety on site. The course also covers tools, materials, and working safely with electricity. You'll need GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above to apply. There is also a short interview with an electrical tutor.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills (Electrical).

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for someone wishing to pursue a career in the construction industry. Split into a number of different units, the course covers a variety of subjects you will need to enable you to work in Industry.

Entry requirements

Learners must have

  • Grade 3 or above in GCSE Maths
  • Successful interview with an Electrical tutor
  • A genuine interest in the building services industry and developing your skills and knowledge
  • Good communication skills
  • A hardworking approach towards the study programme

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of electrical theory and circuits.
  • You'll study wiring systems used in buildings.
  • You'll practise working safely with electrical tools and equipment.
  • You'll learn health and safety rules for construction sites.
  • You'll understand how to read and follow technical drawings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of electrical materials and their uses.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Tameside College. Teaching covers both theory and practical skills. You'll be assessed through unit assignments and practical tasks. Each unit is completed before you move to the next. Your tutor will give feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrician's Mate, assists qualified electricians on site.
  • Electrical labourer, supports installation work across construction projects.
  • Construction operative, works across a range of building trades.
  • Apprentice electrician, earns while training toward a full electrical qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations, the next step toward becoming a qualified electrician.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems, needed for a JIB Gold Card and recognised electrician status.
  • Electrical apprenticeship, combines work and study at Level 2 and Level 3.
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