L1 Diploma in Electrical Installation (QCF)

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 - 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme.

Teaching staff

The electrical installation team at Oaklands College has come into Further Education from different parts of the electrical installation industry. Collectively, they have experience in domestic, commercial and industrial installation work, motors and control circuits, data cabling and software applications, installation inspection and testing, installation design and verification, electrical and electronic engineering.

Course Code

FLTEIA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

Assessment

The level 1 is assessed through a range of practical and written assessments.

About the course

This qualification is for those wanting to enter the Electrical industry. It gives you the opportunity to pick up some core skills and knowledge and gives you the opportunity to progress onto our Level 2 Electrical Installation qualifications. This qualification are aimed at learners who want to learn the basic skills and knowledge of Electrical Installation.

Career options

It allows learners to progress to the following City & Guilds qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.

During any of our Electrical courses you will be expected to seek employment in the industry enabling you to gain invaluable hands-on experience. Electrical can lead you onto many different career paths, including higher level courses to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

Course Content - What will I learn?

Unit 101 Structure of the construction industry Unit 102 Fundamental safe working practices Unit 103 Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings Unit 104 Site preparation for working in the construction industry Unit 106 Fabrication techniques for electrical installation Unit 107 Electrical science and technology

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

The level 1 is assessed through a range of practical and written assessments.

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