Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Level 1 Electrical Installations Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside College

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 1 Electrical Installations Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, part-time during the day over 17 weeks.

The course builds practical skills and working knowledge of electrical installations. You'll cover topics such as electrical safety, basic wiring principles, and how electrical systems work. No formal qualifications are needed to start. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Construction Skills (Electrical).

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for someone wishing to pursue a career in the construction industry, or just widen their knowledge and improve their job prospects, learn new skills, or work more safely around the home. Split into a number of different units, the course covers a variety of subjects that will help you gain practical skills and give you a good working knowledge of Electrical Installations.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications are required, although a good understanding of English and Maths would be beneficial.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles behind electrical installations and how systems are put together.
  • You'll develop practical skills in basic wiring and electrical connections.
  • You'll understand electrical safety rules and how to work safely.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the tools and equipment used in electrical work.
  • You'll learn how to identify common electrical components and their functions.
  • You'll build a working knowledge of electrical regulations relevant to the trade.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tameside College, combining practical activities with taught content. The course is split into units covering different areas of electrical installations. Assessment is through practical tasks and unit-based work completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrician's mate, assists qualified electricians on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Maintenance assistant, carries out basic electrical checks and upkeep tasks.
  • Construction labourer, works on site with a useful grounding in electrical safety.
  • Facilities assistant, supports building maintenance teams with electrical awareness.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations, the next step toward becoming a qualified electrician.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, required for a JIB Gold Card and skilled-worker recognition.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 2, useful if you plan to progress to higher-level electrical qualifications.
Apply on tameside.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Tameside College

More courses near you