Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction)

Course summary

Course Features: • Centre of Excellence in Engineering with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. • Students make the UK squad at World Skills annual competitions. • Quality work experience opportunities. • Extensive links with employers including Galliford Try, Taylor Wimpey, and Bloor Homes. Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring in people’s homes and businesses. They also install and maintain electrical equipment, instruments, and machinery. If you are good at practical tasks, can follow technical plans, and want a varied job, this could be a great career for you. You’ll also need to be well organized and understand the importance of safety regulations. The Levels 1 and 2 courses include these elements: working effectively and safely in the electrotechnical environment; principles of electrotechnology; application of health, safety, and electrical principles; and installation (buildings and structures). The practical assignments cover measuring and recording single-phase and three-phase voltages and currents, and completing an electrical installation. You will practice interview techniques, study rights, and responsibilities at work. As the core content, you will develop a general understanding of the following topics relating to the construction industry: health and safety; science principles; design principles; the built environment; sustainability principles; measurement principles; building technology principles; construction information and data principles; relationship management; digital technology; commercial/business principles; building services engineering systems; maintenance principles; tools equipment and materials. You will also study several specific electrotechnical topics within the industry specialism Electrotechnical Engineering.