Course Overview
This course can either be studied at Castleford College or Selby College.
Electricians work on both construction and maintenance schemes. On construction schemes, Electricians follow architects plans to install new electrical equipment to domestic, commercial, and industrial developments. On maintenance schemes, Electricians fix and upgrade existing electrical systems and repair equipment in both domestic and business property. This can include, installing/ re wiring lighting or power circuits; installing new consumer units installing new sockets and lights.
This is an ideal course for those who are looking to learn on a full-time basis and have identified that they want to enter the construction/maintenance sector and have a career as an electrician.
The Level 2 programme is delivered as a transition to the T Level programme and with this further Maths and English study is mandatory to support progression to the T Level.
Learners progress to Level 3 study either as a full-time learner or as an apprentice.
On an electrical installation study programme, you will learn through classroom teaching and activity incorporating IT access. The College has designated electrical installation workshops and through practical activity, you will develop your installation skills.
This learning is supplemented with engagement with industry specialists. The extent of this depends on the level of the study programme and varies from guest speakers and site visits to carrying out practical activity in a live environment supervised and assessed in this environment.
What You Will Study
All Construction related study programmes cover health, safety relevant to the electrical installation trade. They also aim to develop practical skills for this craft.
With this you will study:
- Electrical Principles
- Environmental Impact of Electrical Installations
- How to Work Safely in a Construction Environment
- How to Install Cables and Equipment
- How to Test and Commission Electrical Installations
- How You Will Be Assessed
Theory elements are assessed through examination, typically in March of that academic year. Practical skills are assessed through, and end of year synoptic assessment typically completed in May.
- Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including GCSE English, Maths and Science.
OR
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 9-4 with Level 1 Diploma Electrical Installation.All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.
- Further Study
On completion, you can progress as a full-time learner to the T Level. Alternatively, if you have gained employment in the sector you may return as an apprentice on a day release basis to achieve Level 3 NVQ and Diploma.
On completion of the T Level, you can progress to an Access to HE course for Construction.
