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Key details

Course area
Electrical
Student type
16 - 18 courses
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
Highfields Jesse Boot Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2RU
Course code
Parent course code:C000145 Child course code: Q000891
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you’ve got an interest in finding out how things work and are thinking about pursuing a career in electrics or a related profession.

You’ll learn both practical and theoretical elements of electrical installation including where power comes from, how to work with electricity safely, the different power needs of various household and commercial appliances and basic principles of wiring.

You can expect to gain knowledge and confidence to work with electrics and will do so with experienced electricians and with safe and up-to-date equipment and facilities.

If you are aged 19+, you can apply for our part-time Electrical Installations Level 1 course here. 

Course information

1 year

Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installation

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 3–1 (D–G), including English Language and Maths at grades 3 (D) or above.

You will be assessed by a series of written and practical assessments.

You could progress to further study at Nottingham College onto a Electrical Level 2 programme as long as you successfully complete the Level 1 course, achieve English Language and Maths at grade 4 (C) and pass a skills test.

Alternatively you could progress to an Electrical Apprenticeship so you can further develop your knowledge and skills within a real industry setting.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

Electricians and Electrical Fitters

Potential Earnings

£54,327.02

Average Earnings

£37,261.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Production

People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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