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Electrical

Electrical installation crafts people install and maintain the electricity supply from power stations, through electrical transmission systems to industries, working premises and private homes. They install and test wiring systems, and make sure that equipment is checked on a regular basis for safety reasons.

Outdoor work may involve working on supply lines for the electricity industry, sometimes on tall pylons, or on overhead supply lines or even on railways. Around 350,000 people work in the electrical industry. There is a shortage of trained electricians an

Career Paths

• Building Services Engineer
• Building Technician
• Civil Engineering Technician
• Domestic Appliances Service Technician
• Electrician
• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Electricity Distribution Worker
• Electronics Engineer Technician
• Engineering Construction Technician
• Heating and Ventilation Engineer
• Kitchen / Bathroom Fitter

Full Time Courses Available

Electrical Installation Foundation Level 1

Electrical Installation Technical Certificate Level 2

Part Time Courses Available

BTEC National Diploma Construction

Electrical Installation Technical Certificate City & Guilds 2330 Level 3

Electrical Installation Technical Certificate in Electrotechnical Certificate City & Guilds 2330 Level 2

Electrical Installation Technical Certificate Level 2 (year 1 of 2)

NVQ3 Electrical Installation

For enquiries please contact The College on 01983-535210.

If you would like further information and advice on funding, please visit or contact Student Services direct: 01983 550581.