This course is now full at Castleford for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Construction and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on [email protected] or call 01924 789111.
Electricians work on both construction and maintenance schemes. On Construction schemes, Electricians follow architects plans to install new electrical equipment to domestic, commercial, and industrial developments. On maintenance schemes, Electricians fix and upgrade existing electrical systems and repair equipment in both domestic and business property. This can include, installing/ re wiring lighting or power circuits; installing new consumer units installing new sockets and lights.
Electricians are currently a highly paid trade in Construction, with an average salary for a qualified electrician being 30, 800. Many qualified electricians become self-employed, working at hourly rates 20 to 50 per hour. A self-employed electrician can expect an average salary near to 40,000 per year.
This is an ideal course for those who are looking to learn on a full-time basis and have identified that they want to enter the construction/maintenance sector and have a career as an electrician.
On an electrical installation study programme, you will learn through classroom teaching and activity incorporating IT access. The college has designated electrical installation workshops and through practical activity, you will develop your installation skills.
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3.
All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.
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What you could study next
Level 1 is a stepping stone. The next step is a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation, which takes your practical skills further. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services is the qualification electricians need to work toward a JIB Gold Card and operate as a qualified electrician. Many learners move into an electrical apprenticeship after Level 1, combining on-the-job training with college study.
