Electrical Installation Level 1
EAL Diploma
This qualification is your starting point to become an electrician. It is designed for new entrants to the electrical industry, providing you with the basic skills and experience needed to progress.
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Level 1
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Brunel Construction Centre
Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to electrical installation and is a mixture of practical lessons in our workshops, alongside theory-based classroom sessions. Classroom sessions are designed to help reinforce the skills you have learnt in the workshops and to develop a greater understanding of the trade.
Your tutors will teach you how to plan, prepare for and carry out hand fitting activities. You will learn how to produce a work plan containing job instructions, materials, tools, equipment and components required to complete an activity. It is also important that you are aware of how to check your work for accuracy and good workmanship and keep you work area safe and tidy.
On this course, you will gain a broad understanding of the electrical trade. As part of your course, you will look at tools and fixings used in the installation process. This can be different types of cable and flex, socket outlets and main earthing terminal. You will learn the difference between circuit breakers and fuses.
It is important that you understand health and safety in the workplace. You will learn about the relevant legislation in the Electrical industry and how to apply it your work. You will also learn how to work safely whilst protecting the environment. This can include finding out about sustainability in the domestic industry, including energy efficient lighting and equipment.
This course provides an introduction to electrical installation and is a mixture of practical lessons in our workshops, alongside theory-based classroom sessions. Classroom sessions are designed to help reinforce the skills you have learnt in the workshops and to develop a greater understanding of the trade.
On this course, you will gain a broad understanding of the electrical trade. As part of your course, you will look at tools and fixings used in the installation process. This can be different types of cable and flex, socket outlets and main earthing terminal. You will learn the difference between circuit breakers and fuses.
Your tutors will teach you how to plan, prepare for and carry out hand fitting activities. You will learn how to produce a work plan containing job instructions, materials, tools, equipment and components required to complete an activity. It is also important that you are aware of how to check your work for accuracy and good workmanship and keep you work area safe and tidy.
It is important that you understand health and safety in the workplace. You will learn about the relevant legislation in the Electrical industry and how to apply it your work. You will also learn how to work safely whilst protecting the environment. This can include finding out about sustainability in the domestic industry, including energy efficient lighting and equipment.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 2 or above.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Electrical Installation Level 2
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
After your studies you can progress to be an electrician either in a company working a facilities team, or in a small firm.
You will be assessed by a mix of practical tasks, completed assignments, work and some online testing.
You will need safety boots to be able to complete this course. If you are colour blind, please speak to your tutor as this may prevent you from entering the electrical installation trade.
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