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Building Services (Electrical) Level 1 (A0201)

City College Norwich

Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 1
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Friday, 01 September 2023
City College Norwich
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
If you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition feeIs are free. If you are aged 19 years and over please contact the Advice Shop In addition to this there will be costs for Uniform of steel toe capped boots, trousers and logo shirt. Approximate costs lb40 Please check our Finance pages for information on financial support, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop.

Application Instructions

Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.

You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

Course Details

This qualification covers a range of basic tasks and underpinning knowledge involved in electrical installation. All teaching will take place in our fully equipped workshops, laboratories and classrooms under guidance from qualified and experienced staff. Your course will be made up of units which will likely be; Structure of the construction industry, fundamental safe working practices, environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings, site preparation for working in the construction industry, electrical installation wiring and terminations. fabrication techniques for electrical installation and electrical science and technology. Good English and Maths skills are essential for most jobs and courses you will progress onto. The construction industry in East Anglia is expanding at a fast rate, over the next 5 years it is expected to grow by 14% offering a good range of job opportunities across the sector.

Entry requirements

Achieve 2 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths & English at grade 3 or above. Demonstrate commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to succeed on the course. Pre-interview task and Assessment at interview.

Your next steps...

On successful completion of this course with a good attendance and behaviour record and reference from your course leader, you could progress onto Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation. You could also consider an Apprenticeship.

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