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Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Enfield

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 37 weeks and covers the foundations of electrical installation work, from safe working practices to wiring and termination. No previous qualifications are needed. You'll have an interview and initial assessment to confirm the course is right for you. You'll also need to bring stationery, overalls, and safety boots.

Who this course is for

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.

Entry requirements

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.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how the construction industry is structured and how electrical work fits within it.
  • You'll study fundamental safe working practices on site.
  • You'll understand environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings.
  • You'll learn how to prepare a site and work safely within it.
  • You'll carry out electrical installation wiring and termination.
  • You'll apply maths, science, and logical thinking to practical electrical problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom and practical workshop setting at Capital City College Enfield Campus. Teaching covers both theory and hands-on practical tasks. Assessment is through a combination of practical work and written tasks that test your understanding of electrical installation principles and safe working practices.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring stationery, overalls, and safety boots. Capital City College Enfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer trainee, working under a qualified electrician
  • Electrical and electronics technician, supporting installation and maintenance
  • Electrician's mate, assisting on domestic and commercial jobs
  • Construction site electrician's assistant, helping with site wiring tasks

What you could study next

This Level 1 Diploma is a stepping stone toward further electrical qualifications. A Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation builds on what you've learned here. After that, a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment is the qualification electricians need to work toward a recognised competency card. You could also look at an electrical apprenticeship to earn while you train.

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