Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a Construction Level 1 Diploma to join. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers domestic, commercial, and industrial installations. You'll build practical skills in a simulated working environment. This City and Guilds electrical installation qualification is a solid first step toward a career as an electrician.
Who this course is for
This course covers both industrial commercial and domestic installations and is a great first step if you are interested in a career as an electrician. You will develop your practical skills and knowledge to enable you to understand the principles of electrical installations within the colleges simulated working environment.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English and maths or Construction Level 1 Diploma.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles behind electrical installations in domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.
You'll develop practical wiring and installation skills in a simulated working environment.
You'll learn how electrical circuits are designed and how they function.
You'll apply safe working practices relevant to electrical installation work.
You'll gain knowledge of the tools and materials used in electrical installation.
You'll explore how regulations and standards apply to electrical work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in the college's simulated working environment. Assessment combines practical tasks with written or knowledge-based work to test your understanding of electrical installation principles. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer trainee, supporting qualified electricians on site.
Domestic electrician's mate, assisting with home wiring and fitting work.
Commercial electrical labourer, working on commercial building projects.
Construction site electrical assistant, carrying out supervised installation tasks.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation (City and Guilds) - the next step toward becoming a qualified electrician and working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment - required for electricians seeking full JIB registration and the ability to work independently.
Electrical Installation Apprenticeship - combines work-based training with study toward Level 3 qualifications.
