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Level 1 Electrical Installation

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

Hinckley Road , Nuneaton , Warwickshire, CV11 6BH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 1
Education and Training

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
NWSLC Harrowbrook Campus
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This full time Level 1 course gives you a first step into Electrical Installation and the wider building services sector. You develop core knowledge of how electrical systems work and build practical skills in wiring, terminations and safe use of tools in industry standard workshops at Harrowbrook.

You study health and safety, environmental protection, installation methods and basic electrical science alongside practical craft skills. Teaching mixes classroom theory with hands on tasks so you build confidence before progressing to the next level.

The course suits school leavers who want to explore a career as an electrician or in building services but who have little or no previous experience. The qualification does not make you a fully qualified electrician. It prepares you for Level 2 Electrical Installation at NWSLC or an electrical apprenticeship, where you move closer to industry employment.

Your study programme also includes maths and English where needed, tutorial, personal development and work experience.

Course Details

  • Health and Safety in Electrical Installation
  • Understand fundamental environmental protection measures within building services engineering
  • Installation Methods, Procedures and Requirements
  • Electrical Installation Craft Skills
  • Electrical Science, Principles and Technology

Entry requirements

GCSE English at grade 3 or above. GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above.

Strong interest in Electrical work and the Construction industry.

Positive school reference and satisfactory interview to confirm that the course matches your goals and that you are ready for Level 1 study

Equipment required

Steel toe capped safety boots. Work trousers suitable for a workshop. Folder, pen, paper and a scientific calculator.

Your next steps...

Progression route to Level 2 Electrical Installation at NWSLC, and then to Level 3 or apprenticeship pathways, for learners who achieve at least grade 4 in GCSE English and maths to meet Level 2 entry requirements

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