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Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Ealing

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 Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the practical skills and underpinning knowledge you need to work in the electrical trade. You'll work in industry-standard workshops, completing practical electrical assemblies and written theory tests. Entry requirements include four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths, or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3. At enrolment, you'll have an interview to confirm the course is right for you.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths

or

Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core practical skills in electrical installation work
  • You'll learn the basic theory behind electrical systems and circuits
  • You'll practise safe working methods in a workshop environment
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills and knowledge
  • You'll gain the underpinning knowledge required for further electrical training or an apprenticeship

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in workshops, completing short electrical assemblies that your tutor assesses directly. Tutor-marked written tests cover the electrical theory you need to know. You'll also build a portfolio, which is assessed by the college and City and Guilds. At enrolment, you may complete an initial assessment in English and maths depending on your grades.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer trainee. Entry-level role on domestic or commercial sites.
  • Apprentice electrician. Earn while you train toward a full electrical qualification.
  • Construction operative. General site work while building trade experience.
  • Electrical maintenance assistant. Supporting qualified electricians in maintenance roles.

What you could study next

Completing this course opens the door to the Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations, the next step toward becoming a qualified electrician. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services is the qualification electricians need to work independently. Many learners also move into an electrical apprenticeship after Level 1, combining paid work with further study.

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