Electrical
Course area introduction
If you want to become a qualified electrician and have the opportunity to work in a wide range of areas, then we can help you achieve this.
We offer full and part-time electrical courses ranging from Level 1 to Level 5 as well as new green skills courses such as installation of solar photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging points.
Facilities
Engineering and Electrical Centre
Our Engineering and Electrical Centre at the Ruddington campus marks a major step forward in technical training at Nottingham College.
13 available courses
Electrical Installation (Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
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Electrical Installation (Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma) - Part-time
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Electrical Installation (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
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Electrical Installation (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) (19+) - Part-time
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Electrical Installation (Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma) (19+) - Full-time
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Engineering Technologies – Electrical and Electronic Technology (EAL Level 3 Diploma) - Full-time
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Careers related to this course area
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Electronics Engineers
Potential Earnings
£80,721.46
Average Earnings
£53,397.42
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Employment opportunities
The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.
Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).
Pathways
Engineering
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
