Course code
Y770
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Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only

Our Electrical Installation courses have been designed to develop your skills and knowledge, enabling you to work in the industry as a trainee Electrician. These courses combine theoretical and practical competencies, which include the installation of electrical circuits, equipment, cables and accessories and the use of hand and power tools. You will be required to complete a range of practical projects, work experience and develop your skills and knowledge through studying a range of subjects.

The topics studied on this course are:

  • Health and safety
  • Wiring
  • Fabrication
  • Electrical science
  • Environmental measures
  • General construction

Theory knowledge assessments and practical assessments.

Career opportunities may include:

  • Electrician
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Technician

You are required to purchase PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that you must wear in all practical sessions; this will include a hi-visibility vest, a pair of gloves and safety goggles, all available to purchase from college at enrolment. In addition, you will also need to purchase a pair of steel toe capped boots.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 1 Electrical Installation: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including Maths, English Language and Science) OR GCSE 9-3 in Maths & English Language and a Pass on the L1 Diploma in Preparation for Employment in the Construction Industry.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. 

These may include:

  • Art Club
  • Chess Club
  • Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Gaming Hub
  • Music Club
  • Pride Club
  • Student Ambassador Scheme
  • A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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