Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Daventry. Classes run at Northampton College at Daventry, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and gives you a solid foundation in electrical installation theory and practical skills. You'll work in fully equipped workshops, covering wiring, fabrication, electrical science, and safe working practices. To start, you'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including English and maths. This City and Guilds electrical installation qualification is a strong first step if you're looking to move into the trade or progress to a Level 2 course.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal if you have an interest in learning the basic skills and knowledge involved in electrical installation, wish to gain a Level 1 qualification in electrical installation and want to progress onto the Level 2 Electrical course.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths
What you will learn
You'll learn the structure of the construction industry and how it operates.
You'll practise fundamental safe working practices on site and in the workshop.
You'll study environmental and sustainability measures used in domestic dwellings.
You'll carry out electrical installation wiring and terminations in a workshop setting.
You'll develop fabrication techniques used in electrical installation work.
You'll build knowledge of electrical science and technology.
You'll prepare for site working, including site preparation tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on time in fully equipped workshops. Assessment is practical and assignment-based. You'll complete practical tasks to demonstrate work-related skills, and your abilities will be tested through workshop assessments and written tests. There are no exams in a traditional sense. Your progress is measured by what you can do as well as what you know.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College at Daventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer trainee. Entry-level role assisting qualified electricians on site.
Construction labourer (electrical). Supporting electrical teams during building projects.
Electrical apprentice. Earn while you train toward a full electrical qualification.
Maintenance operative. General building maintenance with an electrical focus.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation. The natural next step after Level 1. Builds on your practical skills and takes you closer to working independently in the trade.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The qualification electricians need to work toward a recognised industry card and full trade status.
Electrical apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines work and study, leading to a recognised trade qualification.
