Electrical.

Get started.

Get a feel for the course by trying the activity below. Bring these along when you start class in September.

Things to read:

• The City & Guilds Textbook: Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) 2365 Units 201-4 and 210

• The City & Guilds Textbook: Book 1 Electrical Installations for the Level 3 Apprenticeship (5357), Level 2 Technical Certificate (8202) & Level 2 Diploma (2365)

• Electricity Supply (How It Works)

Things to watch:

https://youtu.be/iRXe8lKBtK4

https://youtu.be/NjBpNyvZMTA

https://youtu.be/Ksg2zQLuiAs

Activities:

• Have a look at your kettle at home, it has a sticker with numbers on, what do they mean?

• Find out what these units measure? W, A, V, Hz

• Find out the voltage of a domestic ring main

• Look around your home, what would stop working if you had a power cut?

Why study Electrical with NCC?

Electrical Installations is both a hands on and theory based course.

The practical part of our course is delivered in purpose-built workshops, that have individual bays fitted that are built to look like actual electrical fittings and scenarios. Each students has their own work bay and we carry out our work as though it were a live job. It really helps give us an insight into what life will be like in industry.

• We work in industry standard electrical workshops

• We are trained by highly experienced tutors that have all come from industry and support us in reaching our full potential.

• The college has amazing links with industry and employers, giving us lots of opportunity to gain work experience, network and even be offered jobs!

Frequently asked questions.

• What do electricians actually do?

  Electricians do a range of things and could either work on domestic or commercial projects.

  The day to day tasks may include:

  • Checking electrical systems to make sure they’re working safely

  • Building and installing control panels that operate electrical systems in buildings

  • Fitting electrical wiring, sockets and switches to new-build homes or rewiring homes and commercial premises during refurbishment.

• What can I earn as an electrician?

  There are a wide range of opportunities in electrical technologies, so it really depends on what pathway you choose when you finish. The average salary for an electrician in the UK is £32,805.

• What can I do after my qualification?

  After completing the level 3 course, you’ll have a qualification that shows employers and customers you have the skills to work in a range of jobs!

  Some students go on to work as electrical fitters and technicians. Other students go into higher level apprenticeships or explore further qualifications.