Level 1 Electrical Course - C&G Certificate in Construction Skills (Electrical)

Start your career in electrical installation and construction

Looking for a Level 1 electrical course to start your career in construction?

Our C&G Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Electrical) is a practical, classroom-based course designed to help you develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps into the electrical and construction industry.

  • No previous electrical skills required

    • Delivered by expert Tutors

      • Fully funded (no cost to you)

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What is the Level 1 Electrical course?

The City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Electrical) is an introductory qualification for people who want to develop their knowledge and practical skills in electrical construction.

The course is suitable if you're new to the construction industry, or considering a career as an electrician.

You'll learn essential electrical and construction skills while developing your understanding of health and safety, tools, equipment, materials and working practices.

As a classroom-based electrical course, you'll have the opportunity to develop practical skills alongside your theoretical knowledge.

It's also fully funded provided you meet our eligibility criteria:

  • Aged 19+

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Unemployed

  • Good standard of Maths & English

What will I learn?

During this Level 1 electrical course, you'll develop an understanding of the principles and practices used within the construction and electrical industries.

Topics covered include:

  • Health and safety in the construction industry
  • Electrical health and safety
  • Safe working practices
  • Tools and equipment used in electrical work
  • Electrical materials and components
  • Basic electrical installation techniques
  • Practical construction skills
  • Working safely with electrical equipment
  • Following workplace instructions and procedures
  • Preparing for employment in the construction industry

You'll combine classroom learning with practical activities to help you develop the skills and confidence needed for your next step.

Who is this electrical course for?

You don't need previous electrical experience to enrol.

If you're motivated to learn and interested in working in the construction or electrical industry, this course could be the starting point for your career.

This Level 1 electrical course is ideal if you:

  • Want to start a career in electrical installation

  • Are interested in becoming an electrician

  • Have little or no previous construction experience

  • Want to gain a recognised electrical qualification

  • Are considering an electrical apprenticeship

  • Want to develop practical construction skills

  • Are looking to change career and move into construction

  • Want to progress to further electrical training

Why complete this electrical skills course?

On successful completion of the course, you'll achieve: City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Electrical).

The qualification provides an introduction to construction skills and is suitable for learners with little or no previous construction experience.

You'll also benefit from:


Practical, classroom-based learning

You'll learn in a classroom environment where you can develop both your knowledge and practical construction skills. 

Build a foundation for your career

The course can help you develop the basic knowledge and skills you'll need before progressing to further electrical training or seeking opportunities within construction.

No previous experience needed

This is an introductory qualification, making it suitable for people who are new to electrical work and construction. 

Support throughout your training

Our tutors will support you throughout your course, helping you develop your skills and work towards successfully completing your qualification. 

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Level 1 Construction Skills (Electrical)

 

 

"I completed my training and built the confidence and skills I needed to gain a new role as a Teaching Assistant."

Ruth Graydon, Teaching Assistant Pathway

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