Free Level 1 Electrical Installation Course in Gravesend

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Electrical Installations Course in Gravesend. Classes run at North Kent College Gravesend, full-time during the day. You'll practise installing domestic wiring at 240V and industrial electrical systems up to 10,000V. That includes circuit breakers, consumer units, lighting circuits, and power circuits, all in line with industry regulations. You'll develop hands-on skills using the tools and components electricians work with every day. The course takes one year to complete. A solid starting point if you're heading toward an electrical installations qualification and a career in the trade.

Who this course is for

On this course, learners can advance their understanding of the techniques and practices used within the Electrical and Building Service industries. Learners practise the installation of domestic (240V) and industrial (up to 10,000V) wiring and electrical components including circuit breakers, consumer units, lighting and power circuits, in accordance with industry standard regulations.

The course focuses on developing the hands-on use of tools and components to complete real installations, and develops students' theoretical knowledge of the underpinning maths and science which explain how these systems work.

Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required.

This course includes the opportunity to take part in an industry placement in a sector relevant to your qualification and study programme. The placement will take place 1 or 2 days per week on the days when you are not in college studying. Industry placements are designed to give you the skills to start work at the end of your studies, progress into an apprenticeship, or to add to your UCAS statement.

What you will learn

  • You'll install domestic (240V) wiring and electrical components in line with industry regulations.
  • You'll work with industrial electrical systems up to 10,000V.
  • You'll fit and connect circuit breakers and consumer units.
  • You'll wire lighting circuits and power circuits.
  • You'll use hand tools and electrical components correctly and safely.
  • You'll apply the techniques and practices used in the electrical and building services industries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the classroom and workshop, completing real electrical installations using industry-standard tools and components. Learning is activity-based, focused on building practical technique alongside the underpinning knowledge of regulations and safe working practices.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: entry-level installation work in domestic settings.
  • Electrical labourer: supporting qualified electricians on site.
  • Building services operative: maintenance and installation across commercial buildings.
  • Electrical apprentice: how to become a qualified electrician via an apprenticeship.
  • Maintenance technician assistant: supporting electrical upkeep in facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation: the next step toward skilled electrical work and a CSCS card.
  • Electrical Installation Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combines paid work with structured training toward full qualification.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems: required for qualified electrician status and JIB Gold Card registration.

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