Electrical Installations Level 1 will allow you to prepare for a career in the Electrical Installation Industry. Students will gain an understanding of the industry in general as well as an insight into the various career options.
We have strong links within the industry and work with companies such as Electricus, Aston Group, Energy Carbon and Riney.
Waltham Forest College is an accredited CSCS Test Centre and we will help you to obtain a CSCS card.
Waltham Forest College is putting sustainability at the heart of everything that we do, and in this course, you will gain an understanding of job roles within the Electrical Sustainability Industry. Government initiatives of electrical charging units, impact of battery storage and solar panels to improve the National Grid's consumption of electricity will be a key focus, and you will also gain insight into micro regeneration schemes such as solar panels, wind and hydro.
The course is scheduled for 3 days per week and has a mixture of practical and theory work.
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Sector Overview
The Electrical Sector is on the rise around the world and in the UK. Its strong links to a sustainable future have increased the variety and quantity of jobs on offer.
A skills shortage in the UK means over 50% of advertised vacancies within Electrical Installation are not being filled. This makes now the ideal time to get skilled and enter a career where the number of job opportunities is increasing.
Typical tasks for electricians can include, installing lighting and power systems, including maintenance on domestic and commercial premises. New housing developments, increases in infrastructure and new government policy means there are lots of opportunities related to sustainability such as solar panel systems and the UKâ€
