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Qualification name Diploma in Electrical Installation
Qualification level 1
Awarding organisation City & Guilds of London Institute
Location
East Midlands
  • Northamptonshire
Learning method Work based
Course start date 9th September 2024
Cost £0.00
Cost description Full Funding for permanent UK residents aged 16-18 years of age. Funding may be available for those aged 19+ depending on age and qualifications already achieved.

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his Level 1 course is particularly suitable if you are leaving school and want a more practical engineering course before entering employment or going on to further training. You will spend a great deal of time in the College's well-equipped workshops and classrooms, and will gain an excellent foundation in electrical installations. The study programme consists of a number of compulsory and important elements: Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation (7202) Functional Skills/GCSE - Mathematics and English at an appropriate level Work Experience This will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand the principles of electrical installations through carrying out practice work in our fully-equipped workshops. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Structure of the construction industry Fundamental safe working practices Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings Site preparation for working in the construction industry Electrical installation wiring and terminations Fabrication techniques for electrical installation Electrical science and technology

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4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths

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The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Structure of the construction industry Fundamental safe working practices Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings Site preparation for working in the construction industry Electrical installation wiring and terminations Fabrication techniques for electrical installation Electrical science and technology

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Classroom and workshop based tuition and tasks, group work, assignments, work experience and home study.

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scientific calculator, ruler, pens, pencils, coloured pencils, paper and a folder, there is a mandatory requirement that candidates bring and wear protective overalls and protective footwear at all times during workshop activities. Other protective clothing will be provided and must be worn Students are also expected to purchase and bring with them every day a copy of the IET On-Site Guide BS 7671:2008(2011) ISBN 978-1-84919-287-3

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For the Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation (7202) you can learn, train and demonstrate your true skills by simulation in the workshop. Your abilities will be tested in the workshop and you will need to prove that you can do a number of work-related tasks. You will be assessed in several ways: by assignments and on-line tests; and by observation - an assessor watches you work and checks that you can do the tasks.

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Apply to the Level 2 in Electrical Installation or another Engineering based Level 2 programme at Northampton College

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