Level 1
Construction (Electrical Installation) Level 1 Certificate for School Leavers
This one-year course will give you skills to work in the electrical industry. You will develop both your personal and practical electrical installation skills. The highly skilled teaching team will help you develop the knowledge…
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Course overview
This one-year course will give you skills to work in the electrical industry. You will develop both your personal and practical electrical installation skills.
The highly skilled teaching team will help you develop the knowledge you will need to progress onto a Level 2 diploma, a Level 1 diploma or an apprenticeship, depending on GCSE retakes.
How to apply
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Who is this course for?
If you’re a school leaver and interested in electrical installation, this course is an ideal stepping stone towards achieving your ambition.
What you’ll learn
You will complete a diverse range of vocational units throughout this course including:
- Making an electrical circuit
- Costing a small repair job
- Drawing a plan of a room
- Developing a personal progression plan
You will also undertake volunteering or work experience.
Entry requirements
3 x GCSEs at grades 1 to 3 including Maths and English, or previous vocational qualification. However, if you don’t have any formal qualifications, don’t worry, simply let us know and we can assess you to ensure that you will be able to achieve well on the course.
We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to tour our excellent facilities and ask any questions you may have.
You will be asked to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
Future career and study
On successful completion of the course you may be able to progress to the Level 2 Diploma if you have obtained GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English or the Level 1 Diploma if you are required to retake the GCSEs.
You could also apply for an apprenticeship if you have the required Maths and English grades for the application.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, you may likely need to pay for travel and stationery.
You will need your own protective footwear for practical sessions. You will also need to buy a workwear uniform. You may need a high-visibility vest, protective goggles and gloves for some tasks.
We offer some equipment which is free for you to use in College.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.