Quick facts
| Qualification type | City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma (7202-01) |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times | 09:15 - 16:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays |
| Entry requirements | Four GCSEs including maths at Grade 5, English at Grade 4 and Science. It is expected that you have a genuine interest in the industry. You will be required to attend an interview as well as passing a short aptitude test |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | You will be required to undertake a minimum of 35 hours work experience. |
Is it for me?
This qualification is for you if you want to get a foothold in the electrical industry and are keen to progress to further study. You will have the opportunity to pick up some core skills and knowledge and progress onto our Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification.
Not only will this course teach you the basic skills and knowledge of Electrical Installation, but you will also develop excellent professional skills during your studies, equipping you for life in the workplace. The importance of resilience and increasing confidence to work independently is strongly developed in this Level 1 programme.
What you'll learn
- 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
- Electrical science and technology
Equipment required for the course
- Lever arch file
- Paper, pens and coloured pencils
- Scientific calculator
- Drawing instruments; ruler, protractor etc.
- Basic electrician's tool kit
Work experience placements
Work experience is a big part of this course - you'll need to undertake 35 hours within a work experience placement in the sector, which will give you a massive advantage when you are ready to move into employment.
Details will be discussed at interview
Assessment
Each unit has a written exam, and there are also practical task assessments throughout the course.
Further study
- Electrical Installation Diploma Level 2
- Apprenticeship Level 3
Example careers
- Industrial Electrician
- Commercial Electrician
- Domestic Electrician
- Electrical Contractor
- Self-Employment
- Electrical Project Manager
Days & times
Starting September 2025
Tuesday 09:15 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:15 - 16:00
Thursday 08:15 - 16:00