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Electrical Installation Level 1 Diploma for School Leavers

This one-year, full-time Electrical Installation Diploma will develop your knowledge and skills. If you are looking for a career as an electrician, this course will provide you with a great opportunity to develop the required…

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This one-year, full-time Electrical Installation Diploma will develop your knowledge and skills. If you are looking for a career as an electrician, this course will provide you with a great opportunity to develop the required knowledge for the trade. It will also provide the precious time to take your GCSE in Maths and/or English to enable you to apply for apprenticeships or progress onto a Level 2 Diploma qualification which is industry recognised, leading to paid employment.

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This course is suitable for 16 -18-year-olds who want to develop skills and knowledge in electrical installation, but need Grades 4 in GCSE English and or Maths, which is vital for a career as an electrician.

This qualification is an introduction to working in an electrical craft and has both knowledge and practical elements. Your study will include basic electrical installation using hand and powered tools, science, communication, calculation of components and safe working practices.

You will be required to study Maths and or English as part of your course.

3 x GCSEs at Grades 3 or above 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.

On successful completion of the course, you may be able to progress to a Level 2 Diploma or an Apprenticeship.

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 and will need to buy a workwear uniform. You may also 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.

How to apply?

Your admissions journey will follow a number of straightforward steps and will likely follow a similar format to the steps outlined on our ‘How to Apply‘ page.

For 16-18 courses, places will be offered for a specific course of study at City of Bristol College, subject to the applicant meeting all course entry criteria.

What support is available to me as a student?

You’ll have our support for every step of your studies. We’re here to help make sure you get the support that you need to succeed.

  • Careers Advice
  • Learning Support
  • Students in Care
  • Fees & Financial Support
  • Mental Health Support
  • Academic and Personal Support
What facilities will I have access to as a student here?

From state-of-the-art engineering, construction and motor vehicle centres to welcoming spaces for A Levels, technical and vocational courses, our facilities are designed to support students in developing the skills, knowledge and experience they need for their future.

Explore our centres, as well as our training restaurants and salons, where students can put their learning into practice in professional environments.

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