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.
Fees and funding
Please note:
- Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not normally charged course fees
- Adults may need to pay a fee depending on their personal circumstances. This will be assessed against the relevant Funding Body eligibility criteria at point of enrolment
If you don’t qualify for fee remission, the fees for 2026/27 will be:
£1,248 (plus registration fee to be advised at enrolment)
Fees are for 2026/27 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status enrolling to funded programmes. The fees quoted are subject to personal circumstances and will be confirmed at the time of your enrolment, depending on eligibility criteria. For more information about financial support for students, please click here or email studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk
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
PLEASE NOTE:
THERE IS A WAITING LIST FOR NEW APPLICANTS. PROGRESSORS MAY STILL APPLY.