Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation

Awarding Body: City & Guilds

Next Intake: Please speak to one of the course advisor on 020 3784 6005

Campus: Presidency London College, Harrow Road, London, W10 4RA

Course Overview
This is a hands-on and theoretical City & Guilds course where you learn some of the key skills required for a career in the Electrical sector of the Construction Industry. Its designed for students who are interested in working within the construction industry and who would like to progress to level 2 and eventually level 3.

Students should choose to study at this level if they have none or limited experience of the construction sector. You are likely to be a school leaver or an adult without prior experience.

Course Content
All our courses are designed to cover the full range of topics and tasks as laid down by the awarding body in response to industry requirements. All practical activities are carried out within our state-of-the-art workshops with theory work being a mix of classroom and assignment activities.

The course consists of assessment units which assess the competence of a candidate over a wide range of activities. There will be a high emphasis on Health and Safety and correct working methods. The Unit titles are:

1 Structure of the Construction Industry
2 Fundamental safe working practices
3 Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
4 Site preparation or working in the construction industry
5 Carry Electrical Installation wiring and terminations
6 Fabrication techniques for Electrical Installations
7 Electrical science and technology

You will require PPE (personal protective equipment) in order to start your course. You’ll need steel toe cap boots and a flame-retardant hi vis top

Exams and Assessments
Assessment of the skills attained during the course will be short practical electrical assemblies which are assessed by the tutor. Tutor marked short written tests will be used to provide evidence of electrical basic theory required by the awarding body.

Successful candidates may progress to Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Building and Structures) (2365-02).

Have questions to ask?

Call our dedicated team on the  number below or email to find out about your next steps:

Email: info@presidencylondoncollege.ac.uk