Course Summary
Electrical installation involves the process of setting up electrical systems for buildings, homes, or infrastructure. This includes installing wiring, outlets, lighting, circuit breakers, and other electrical components to ensure a safe and functional electrical system. Electricians follow strict safety codes and regulations to prevent hazards and ensure systems operate efficiently.
Electrical installation suits individuals who enjoy working with their hands, have a technical mindset, and are detail-oriented. It’s ideal for those who like solving practical problems, understand the importance of safety, and have a strong interest in how electrical systems work. People who are methodical and enjoy working in varied environments will thrive in this field.
Course Content
There are many elements to electrical installation and depending on the level of course that you start with us you can look forward to studying many of these topics during your time with us including:
• Health and Safety in building services engineering
• Principles of electrical science
• Electrical installations technology
• Installation of wiring systems and enclosures
• Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering
• Health & Safety in Construction
• Construction Science and Principles
• Construction Design Principles
• Construction and the Built Environment
• Construction Sustainability Principles
• Construction Measurement Principles
• Building Technology Principles
• Construction Information Principles
• Relationship Management in Construction
• Digital Technology in Construction
• Construction Commercial/Business Principles
• Building Services
• Engineering Systems
• Maintenance Principles
• Tools Equipment and Materials
• Electrotechnical Engineering
• Install electrotechnical systems
• Commission electrotechnical systems
• Maintain electrotechnical systems
• De-commission electrotechnical systems
Course Assessment
You are assessed by a variety of methods including: • Practical observations • Oral questioning • Written modular tests. • Production of a portfolio of evidence • Internally and externally set assignments and/or examinations • A period of work experience between 50 and 450 hours depending on the level enrolled onto.
Materials
Text book, scientific calculator, Protective clothing, footwear and writing materials are required.
Progression
The table shows you the area of electrical installation along with the levels you are likely to study at depending upon your final GCSE grades. Offers will be made based on your indicated grades and the levels available within the progression table.
Area |
Expected grades when leaving school |
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Level 1 - no formal qualifications needed |
Level 2 - 3 x GCSEs at grade 3 including English & Maths |
Level 3 - 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths |
T Level - 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths |
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Electrical Installation |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Entry Requirements
- No GCSE results for Level 1
- 3x GCSEs at grade 3 including English & Maths for Level 2
- 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths for Level 3
- 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths for T Level Level 3