Electrical Installations Level 1/2
The aim of the Electrical Installations Diploma programme is to enable you to learn the key skills and techniques required to become a trained electrician. You will carry out practical and theory sessions designed to give you a broad understanding of electrical principles.
What Will I Learn?
The level 1 course will provide the basic skills and knowledge necessary to enable students to progress to the latest City & Guilds level 2 qualification. Training within our industry standard workshops, you will work with real-life materials and complete a number of practical projects as part of your overall qualification. This programme has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions and designed to address the training needs of the modern construction industry.
Delivery is through a mixture of lectures, practical work, assignments and personal study.
In addition, you will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills. as part of their main programme and a WorkSkills qualification will also be undertaken.
You will be assessed by simulated practical exams and online multiple-choice questions.
Successful completion of the level 1 portfolio of evidence will lead to automatic progression to the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation; this will be completed in year two.
Level 2 will provide the knowledge necessary to enable students, under supervision, to install, terminate and test basic wiring systems safely and correctly. Assessment is by simulated practical assignments and online multi choice exams.
Satisfactory completion of the Level 2 qualification and report from the progression board will allow for progression onto an Installation Electrician Apprenticeship at level 3.
Delivery is through a mixture of lectures, practical work, assignments and personal study.
As well as more advanced electrical skills and knowledge, this course places a great emphasis on the skills and practice of inspection and testing and fault diagnosis and rectifications. Training within our industry standard workshops, you will work with real-life materials and complete a number of practical projects as part of your overall qualification.
Assessment is by a combination of simulated practical assignments, short-answer written examinations and multiple choice examinations. In addition to your main programme, you will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.
Course Content
Electrical Installations Level 1 units and Level 2 Technical units may include:
- Health and Safety
- Installation containment
- Wiring
- Portfolio Building
- Electrical Principles
- Installation Technology
Please note: this programme is subject to change.
Entry Requirements
Level 1: 3 GCSEs (9-1) which must include Maths at 9-4 and English at 9-3, and an interview.
Progression to Level 2 – Satisfactory completion of the City & Guilds Level 1 Qualification and via a progression interview.
Students must also obtain a Grade 4 in GCSE English whilst completing Level 1 if they have not previously achieved this.
Progression form Year 1 to Year 2 in all cases is subject to a satisfactory report from the progression board which will consider attendance, punctuality, attitude and suitability for a higher level programme
What Can I Do Next?
Students may choose to enter employment as a trainee electrician.
Students who successfully complete the level 1 course may progress onto the current City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical Installations qualification.
Students may also progress from Level 2 onto a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (subject to meeting entry requirements).
Upon completion of Level 2 students may choose to enter employment as a trainee electrician. If you are already a trainee electrician then you may be able to progress to senior trainee.
All students aged 16-18 on the first day of their course will have their course fully-funded by the government.
Costs of studying
If you are/will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on the 31st August in the calendar year when you begin a programme of study, you DO NOT pay tuition fees, College registration fees or examination/board registration fees. However, there are some courses which have additional costs which could include:
- equipment costs – such as uniforms, kits, boots, etc.
- trips and enrichment activities
- DBS checks (formerly CRB checks)
For students with an identified low household income, there may be financial support available. Bursary awards can help with your course related costs such as travel, books and equipment and much more.
Aged 19+ - Fees and Funding
If you are aged 19 and over, in certain circumstances you may be eligible for a fee waiver and therefore you will not have to pay for this course.
Eligibility for a fee waiver will depend your age at the start of the course, your previous qualifications, your employment status and whether you claim certain benefits.
If you do not meet the criteria for a fee waiver, you may be eligible for some assistance from the College’s Bursary Funds, depending on the household financial circumstances.
If you do not meet the criteria for a fee waiver, and are not eligible for assistance from the Bursary Fund, you will have to pay for this course.
Published course fees for this course are located further down this course information page.
Level 1 - Do I have to pay a fee?
The information in this section applies to this course, and may not apply to other courses with different funding criteria.
| You will not pay tuition fees if you are: |
| aged 19-24 on the 31st August 2023 and have an active Education, Health and Care Plan |
| aged 19-23 and are required to undertake this level 1 qualification in order to progress onto level 2, provided you have not previously achieved a level 2 qualification in any other subject (or 5 GCSEs grades 9-4) by the start of the course |
| over 19, unemployed and in receipt of benefits |
| over 19, employed and have a gross annual salary under £20,319 per annum |
| If you are aged 19-23 and have previously achieved a Level 2 qualification, if you do not meet the low income or unemployment criteria you will not be eligible for a fee waiver |
| You will not meet the low income or unemployment criteria if you: |
| are aged over 19 at the start of the course, unemployed and are not in receipt of benefits |
| are aged over 19 at the start of the course, employed and have a gross annual salary over £20,319 per annum |
| Therefore you will pay tuition fees |
In certain circumstances, the College’s discretionary bursary fund maybe able to assist with a contribution towards tuition fees. Eligibility to the fund depends on the household’s financial circumstances. Further information regarding the discretionary bursary fund can be found further down this page.
Level 2 - Do I have to pay a fee?
The information in this section applies to this course, and may not apply to other courses with different funding criteria.
| You will not pay tuition fees if you are: |
| aged 19-24 at the 31st August 2023 and have an active Education, Health and Care Plan |
| aged 19-23 and have not achieved a level 2 qualification in any other subject (or 5 GCSEs grades 9-4) |
| over 19 at the start of the course, unemployed and in receipt of benefits |
| over 19 at the start of the course, employed and have a gross annual salary under £20,319 per annum |
| If you are aged 19-23 and have previously achieved a Level 2 qualification, if you do not meet the low income or unemployment criteria you will not be eligible for a fee waiver |
| You will not meet the low income or unemployment criteria if you: |
| are aged over 19 at the start of the course, unemployed and are not in receipt of benefits |
| are aged over 19 at the start of the course, employed and have a gross annual salary over £20,319 per annum |
| Therefore you will pay tuition fees |
In certain circumstances, the College’s discretionary bursary fund maybe able to assist with a contribution towards tuition fees. Eligibility to the fund depends on the household’s financial circumstances. Further information regarding the discretionary bursary fund can be found further down this page.
Am I eligible for a bursary?
Applicants thinking of enrolling on this course can apply for funding to help with the costs associated with attending college. Bursary funds are targeted at students where there is an identified low household income.
The bursary fund cannot provide help with costs unrelated to your course, such as general living expenses, nor can it be used as an attendance incentive.
Applications to the fund are not normally considered if the household income exceeds £25,000 but may be considered in some instances if the household is experiencing severe financial hardship.
| The 16-19 Bursary Fund is aimed at helping: |
| Students who are aged 16, 17 or 18 on the 31st August 2023 |
| Students aged 19 who started a two-year programme before their 19th birthday |
| Students aged 19 or over on 31st August 2023 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) |
| If you do not meet the above criteria then you are likely to be eligible for support through either the: |
| 19+ Bursary Fund |
| or |
| Advanced Learner Loan Bursary Fund (for students paying Level 3 tuition fees for with an advanced learner loan)* *Awards from the Advanced Learner Loans Bursary Fund can only be made to students who have received an Advanced Learner Loan. If you do not intend to apply for an advanced learner loan or if your application has been unsuccessful you will not be eligible for an award from this particular fund. |
Funds are targeted at course related costs such as travel, childcare, books and equipment.
Regardless of income or employment status, students self-funding (including where an employer is covering course fees), are not eligible for financial assistance through any discretionary bursary funds.
When can I apply?
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For courses starting in September 2023, applications should be made by 1st November 2023. If you find yourself in financial hardship after this date it is important that you still contact Student Services. Applications received after 1st November will be considered on a pro-rata basis subject to need and the availability of funds.
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Electrical Installations Level 1/2
| Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester Braintree |
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Campus / Adult Skills Centre | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £1,592 19+: Year 2: £1,410 |
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