Ready to power up your future? With the construction sector booming, now's the perfect time to enhance your electrical installation skills. This course is designed for those looking to improve their competency in electrical installation, covering everything from domestic to industrial wiring systems. You'll study in our purpose-built electrical workshops, gaining hands-on experience that prepares you for a bright career as an electrician.
What you’ll learn
This comprehensive one-year course equips you with essential skills and practical experience to become a trainee electrician and excel in the electrical trade.
You’ll study:
- Domestic and industrial wiring systems
- Theory and regulations of electrical installation
- Electrical science
- Health and safety
Our well-equipped workshops give you dynamic learning environment, and you'll apply your skills in real-world projects. Expect to learn from guest speakers, including former students and industry professionals, who will provide invaluable insights and inspiration.
Electricians work on a very wide range of projects and need good practical skills. You’ll need a head for heights and be willing to work in all sorts of weather. Sometimes you’ll have to work in confined spaces.
As part of your course, you’ll develop good written and verbal communication skills, teamworking skills, application of number and ICT, good problem-solving and evaluation skills, all of which are integral to becoming an electrician.
Highlights
You can look forward to:
- Working in dedicated electrical workshops
- Accessing industry standard tools and equipment
- Learning from lecturers who’ve worked in the industry
- Talks from businesses and employers in the industry
Assessment
This course is assessed through practical assessments and a theory-based exam. Your progress on the course will be monitored and you will receive feedback and support to enable you to reach your full potential. This includes developing your wider skills, including confidence, self-belief and resilience.
Anything else?
You will be required to wear steel toe capped boots and appropriate clothing for practical sessions.
At Gloucestershire College we want students to develop their English and Maths skills so that they achieve their learning goals and future career aims. For this reason, all full-time students (16-18) who have not achieved grade 4 or above English language or maths GCSE will study these subjects as part of their course.
We also have student development sessions which will support you towards your future career plans. You will have time for CPD (Continuous Professional Development), and you will be expected to complete at least one week’s work experience. Our Employability Team will support you to find a placement.
