Electrical Course for Beginners
Who is the Basic Electrical Course for?
This basic electrician course is ideal for beginners who have little or no electrical installation experience and are looking to become a domestic electrician. We have specifically developed this electrical training course for beginners to give you the best opportunity to pass your exams which will be required if you are to obtain the right qualifications and competency to become a domestic installer. By the end of this course, you will have gained relevant, practical experience and knowledge, completing the first steps on your journey to learning how to become a qualified electrician. If you want to know the basics before progressing further this is the course for you.
When booking our Electrical Course for Beginners, you will have the option of paying for the course in full (£495 inc. VAT) or reserving your space by paying a deposit (£160 inc. VAT).
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Basic Electrician Course Overview
Our EC4U Basic Electrician Course for beginners was developed particularly for people with little or no understanding of electrical installations to give you the initial knowledge and skills required to become a Domestic Electrician. This basic electrical training course will provide you with crucial knowledge, skills and competency before taking additional electrical courses that are needed to become a Domestic Installer.
Progression
You may want to consider completing further courses after completing your Electrical Course for Beginners to help you progress further in your electrical career. Take a look at our Domestic Installer Course or Package, or you may want to consider another standalone course such as Part P of the Building Regulations, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, or Level 2 Inspection & Testing.
If after completing further courses you are still looking to gain even more experience, consider enrolling in our Experience Course, which will give you 5 days of hands-on experience in our mock 2 story house.
Our Electrical Course for Beginners includes the following:
- The Earth Fault Loop Path
Learn what it is, why it is so important and how it can affect your installation.
- Earthing systems
The different types of earthing systems, how to identify them and how they can affect your installation.
- Electrical hazards
What are they, what are their implications and how can they be identified.
- Safe Isolation
Learn how to safely isolate an electrical system before commencing work on it.
- Consumer Units and Protective Devices
Selecting the correct protective device and the correct type of consumer unit for the installation.
- Circuit design
How to select the appropriate cable and protective device for the circuit.
- Socket circuits
Learn how to correctly install both ring and radial socket circuits.
- Cooker circuits
Install a cooker circuit after specifying the correct size cable and protective device.
- Lighting circuits
Find out the different methods of installing lighting circuits. Install a loop in and junction box method lighting circuit. Use different switching methods including two way and intermediate.
- Preparing and installing cable
Stripping and dressing cable, how to do it neatly and efficiently.
- Correct selection and use of tools
Select the right tool for the job and learn how to use it correctly.
- Introduction to testing
Go through the initial testing as required by Part 6 of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and complete a Minor Works Certificate and Electrical Installation Certificate.
Why choose EC4U’s Electrical Course for Beginners?
– Excellent pass rates – average 90% +
– Competitive price with no hidden fees
– State of the art training facility – we provide all the necessary tools and materials for you
– Small, professional and friendly classes – more focused learning
– Quality training
Course duration
This course takes place over 5 Days. The core course times are Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Please take a look at our course FAQ’S for further course information.
The exams
Our Basic Electrician course does not have any exams. Instead, it focuses on providing a strong foundation of both theory knowledge and practical skills to ensure you gain the essential skills and confidence needed to progress in your electrical career.
Course literature
The following publications are to be purchased by all customers wishing to take part on the Electrical Course for Beginners. These books are ONLY for sale to customers who have booked a course with us. Books will not be posted out and will be available on the first day of your course.
Entry Requirements
This Basic Electrical Course has no entry requirements, however you will need to be 18 or over to attend this electrical training course.
If you would like any further information about our electrical courses for beginners please call us on 01444 872145 and we will be delighted to help you.
FAQs
Is the basic electrical course accredited by City & Guilds?
We decided against getting our basic electrician course accredited by the City & Guilds due to the fact it would not be a nationally recognised qualification and the assessments/exams during the course would detract from your learning and our teaching time.
Why do I need the Basic Electrical Course?
We recommend this basic electrician course to all of our customers as it provides a strong foundation of both theory knowledge and practical skills, before going on to complete other qualifications, such as the 18th Edition or L2 Inspection and Testing.
I already have some practical electrical experience, do I need the basic electrical course?
No matter your previous experience, the Basic Electrical Course by EC4U will ensure that you are up to date with the most current methods of design and installation.
Do I need to do any prior learning before this course?
Once you have booked our basic electrician course, we will send you out a starter pack via email, which is all you need to read through before your training begins. No other reading is required.
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