City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installation (Beginner) - Level 1
Overview
This Level 1 Study Programme is aimed at those wishing to enter the Electrical Installation industry. It gives you the opportunity to learn some core skills and knowledge and presents you with the opportunity to progress onto either a Level 2 Study Programme or an Apprenticeship in the Electrical Installation industry.
Start dates and fees
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| 16-18 | over 19 |
| Sep 2022 | 4225A1301 | FREE | £500.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.
What will I study?
- Wiring and terminals
- Fabrication techniques
- Electrical science and technologies
- Health, safety and welfare.
Entry requirements
- A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 2 in English language and maths.
- Or, completed the Introduction to City & Guilds Construction and Building Services (Multi-skill) (Beginner) - Level 1
If you are a young person who is not currently studying a traditional GCSE programme, we will consider alternative qualifications such as functional skills and vocational qualifications.
Please contact our admissions team for further information - admissions@wnc.ac.uk.
Applicants aged over 19:
- If you do not have the entry requirements listed above you may still be accepted to study if you can provide relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject.
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
As an entry requirement on some of our courses, you will need a GCSE in both English and maths with at least a grade 4/C (please see entry requirements above).
If this isn’t displayed under the entry requirements and you don’t currently have a GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4/C or above before joining us, you will then study English and maths as part of your programme with the aim of achieving a qualification with at least a grade 4/C. This is to help improve your chances of employment once you leave us.
In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.
How long is the course?
1 year.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be carried out in both the classroom (theory based units) via written assessments/presentations and the workshop (practical based units) via synoptic assessments of practical work using suitable industry standard tools and materials.
What can I progress onto?
Careers
How do I apply?
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