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Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Bury Saint Edmunds – University and Professional Development Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, full-time during the day.

You'll need four GCSEs to apply, including Maths at Grade 4, English at Grade 3, and Science. Each applicant attends an interview and takes a short aptitude test. The course covers core electrical installation skills and knowledge, plus the professional skills you'll need in the workplace. It typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installation.

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 fundamentals of electrical installation work.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices on site.
  • You'll develop knowledge of electrical systems and components.
  • You'll practise core practical installation skills.
  • You'll build professional workplace skills used in the electrical industry.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting, full-time during the day. Learning combines theory and practical work. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks that test your skills and knowledge throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

University and Professional Development Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrician's mate, assists qualified electricians on site, further study required to work independently.
  • Electrical installation labourer, supports installation teams on construction projects.
  • Electrical installation trainee, entry-level role while continuing to study toward higher qualifications.
  • Electrician, qualified role that needs a Level 3 NVQ and industry experience beyond this course.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification, the natural next step and offered at the same centre, building on the skills from this Diploma.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation, needed to work as a qualified electrician and typically completed through an apprenticeship or further college study.
  • Electrical apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training toward full electrician status.
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