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Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Stratford-upon-Avon

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 Stratford-upon-Avon. Classes run full-time at Stratford-upon-Avon College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year and covers the core skills and knowledge of the trade, from health and safety and electrical science to wiring, termination, and fabrication techniques. You'll work in the college workshop and classroom, building practical skills alongside underpinning knowledge. To apply, you'll need a minimum GCSE grade D/3 in Maths and English and will complete a college assessment.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for those who have an interest in the Electrical industry. It gives you the opportunity to learn some of the core skills and knowledge of the trade and provides you with an opportunity to progress onto our Level 2 & Level 3 Electrical Installation qualifications.

Entry requirements

To apply for entry, you will need to pass a college assessment and have a minimum GCSE grade D/3 in Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety and safe working practices on site.
  • You'll understand the structure of the construction industry and how sites are organised.
  • You'll prepare sites for electrical installation work.
  • You'll install wiring support systems and circuits.
  • You'll carry out electrical installation wiring and termination.
  • You'll use fabrication techniques specific to electrical installation.
  • You'll develop knowledge of electrical science and technology.
  • You'll apply environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical work in the college workshop and classroom sessions with tutor support. Assessment is continuous, based on your practical work and a portfolio you build throughout the course. You'll also sit practical and written exams.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring safety boots and appropriate clothing for workshop sessions, plus your own study equipment. Stratford-upon-Avon College supplies the portfolio. The 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.
  • Construction labourer (electrical). Supporting qualified electricians on site.
  • Electrical apprentice. Earn while you train toward full qualification.
  • Maintenance assistant. Basic electrical upkeep in facilities or housing.

What you could study next

This Course is a stepping stone toward further electrical qualifications. A Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation builds on your practical skills and takes you closer to working independently on site. A Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation is the qualification electricians need for a JIB Gold Card, which most employers require for skilled electrical work. Stratford-upon-Avon College offers both Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Installation qualifications as direct progression routes.

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