Course Overview
This course covers the basic theory and practical skills involved in Building Services Engineering with a focus on electrical installation procedures and practices.
Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 9-3 in both Maths and English
What the course covers
Who is the course suitable for?
This course has been designed to provide an entry point for those wishing to start a career in the Building Services Engineering sector in electrotechnical technology or gain a Level 1 qualification in Electrical Installation. Learners will need to have an interest in general Building Services Engineering procedures and processes, with a keen enthusiasm towards learning basic electrotechnical theory and practice.
This qualification does not demonstrate competence to be a qualified electrician but will support the learner’s progression to further study.
What will I learn?
The qualification covers the key aspects of working within the Building Services industry to include a range of practical tasks and the underpinning knowledge for electrical installation work.
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
Learners will have the opportunity to acquire Level 2 Functional Skills or G.C.S.E.s in Maths and/or English. These will be required for progression to higher academic qualifications.
The use of Information Technology will be promoted throughout the study programme along with the skills required for employability and personal development.
Assessment
Your work will be assessed by written and practical assignments at intervals throughout the course.
Fees and funding
Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 with a valid EHCP, who are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
For more information about financial support, please visit our Student Finance and Bursaries page. Click here for the Student Finance and Bursaries page
Progression
On successful completion of this course, learners may wish to progress on to the following electrotechnical qualifications, subject to meeting the entry requirements:
– Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation [Buildings and Structures].
– Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment [Buildings, Structures and the Environment] work based apprenticeship programme.
Potential career routes in the Electrical industry:
- Appliance servicing
- Building suppliers
- Commercial installations
- Control systems engineer
- Data / telecommunications engineer
- Domestic electrical installations
- Electrician or electrical fitter
- Energy efficiency
- Lift engineer
- Lighting technician
- Maintenance electrician (aircraft / motor vehicle)
- Security systems
- Solar energy
- Start your own business
- Work for a small or large construction business
Duration
1 year