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Level 1 Electrical Installation Course at North Shropshire College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Oswestry. Classes run at North Shropshire College, full-time during the day. You'll spend most of your time in the electrical workshop, building practical skills alongside the theory behind electrical science and technology. This level 1 electrical installation qualification is the first step on the route to becoming a qualified electrician. The course runs for one year. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or completion of a Foundation Construction qualification with good progress in English and maths. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation with certificate.

Who this course is for

This Level 1 course will provide you with an introduction to electrical installation and the core skills and knowledge you will require to progress towards the journey to becoming a qualified electrician. You will spend most of your time working hands-on in the electrical workshop, developing practical skills and techniques. The course will also cover essential theoretical aspects, underpinning your developing skills in areas such as electrical science and technology.

Entry requirements

A minimum of four GSCEs at grade 3, including English and maths or successful completion of the Foundation Construction qualification and good progress with English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop hands-on practical skills in electrical installation techniques
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of electrical science and technology
  • You'll work in a workshop environment to practise wiring and installation tasks
  • You'll build the core knowledge needed to progress toward a full electrician qualification
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements relevant to electrical work

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on workshop sessions and classroom-based theory lessons. Most of your time is spent in the electrical workshop developing practical techniques. Theory sessions cover electrical science and underpin your practical work. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written or knowledge-based activities carried out during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Shropshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: install wiring and fittings in homes and buildings
  • Electrician's mate: support qualified electricians on site
  • Electrical apprentice: earn while you train toward full qualification
  • Maintenance electrician: keep electrical systems running in commercial premises

What you could study next

After this course, the natural next step is a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation, which takes your practical and theory skills further. From there, a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment is the qualification electricians need to work toward a recognised industry card. Many learners also move into an electrical apprenticeship after Level 1, combining work and study.

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