Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, full-time during the day. You'll study core electrical installation skills and knowledge over one year, building the practical and professional foundations needed for work in the electrical industry. Entry requires four GCSEs, including Maths at Grade 4, English at Grade 3, and Science. Applicants also attend an interview and take a short aptitude test. This is a City and Guilds electrical installation qualification.
Who this course is for
This qualification is for you if you want to get a foothold in the electrical industry and are keen to progress to further study. You will have the opportunity to pick up some core skills and knowledge and progress onto our Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification.Not only will this course teach you the basic skills and knowledge of Electrical Installation, but you will also develop excellent professional skills during your studies, equipping you for life in the workplace. The importance of resilience and increasing confidence to work independently is strongly developed in this Level 1 programme.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs including Maths Grade 4, English Grade 3 and Science. It is expected that the applicant will have a genuine interest in the industry and each applicant will be required to attend an interview to ascertain his/her suitability for the course as well as take and pass a short aptitude test.
What you will learn
You'll learn the fundamental principles of electrical installation
You'll develop safe working practices in electrical environments
You'll study how to interpret electrical diagrams and technical drawings
You'll practise installing basic electrical systems and components
You'll build professional workplace skills relevant to the electrical industry
You'll gain the knowledge needed to progress to Level 2 Electrical Installation study
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and practical hands-on sessions. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work aligned to the City and Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installation. You'll also attend an interview and aptitude test before the course begins, which helps confirm the course is the right fit for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer trainee: entry-level role supporting qualified electricians on site
Electrical labourer: assisting with wiring and installation tasks
Electrical maintenance assistant: helping maintain systems in commercial buildings
Apprentice electrician: how to become an electrician via an apprenticeship route
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation: the natural next step, building on the skills from this course and moving you closer to qualified electrician status
Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation: required for those working toward a fully qualified electrician role and a JIB Gold Card
Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3): combines work and study, leading to recognised trade status
