Looking ahead to a career as a domestic installer?
Everyone is currently in the same boat. Waiting for more information is all we have, we cannot lift the suspension on our training until it is safe to do so according to the government. You may be thinking about a change of direction once this is all over, we host a range of electrician courses including working towards the role of a domestic installer, which is a great opportunity. Our Domestic Electrical Part-P Package is a great course when it comes to gaining the relevant skills, information and ability to successfully fill this role. The aim of this training package is to ensure you have a full understanding of how to safely install domestic electrics and meet the requirements of a competent person scheme!
Electrician courses at Able Skills.
What will I learn?
This course includes 3-different electrician courses which will give you the relevant information, skills and ability to begin your competent person's scheme successfully. Our electrician courses are guided by our talented instructors who are experts in the trade, they have years of experience out in the industry and now training at our centre for a long time they understand how to convey the lessons they learnt out in the industry to our students giving them on edge on the competition and insight into the industry and the role. We hope to get back to training as soon as possible, we will obviously be prioritising those who already had courses booked, however, we will work tirelessly to provide every single person the electrical training you deserve!
Introduction to Domestic Electrical Installation:
This Introduction to Basic Domestic Electric course will cover the first 10-days and looks at the whole electrical installation process including testing and commissioning your circuit installation to ensure it is safe. This course is the first in this package because it will is where our instructors will give you the basic knowledge you need, they will introduce you to domestic electrical work in both theory and practical experience and overall give you a solid foundation on the fundamentals of the trade as a whole.
18th Edition:
Next, the 18th Edition also known as the wiring regulations are necessary for all electricians and this 5-day course will help you to gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of the 18th Edition Regulations. These 'regulations' are simply a set of guidelines for electrical installations and help you to be able to carry out electrical installations in accordance with industry-standard and in the safest manner. It’s not just electricians who need an understanding of 18th Edition. Installers involved with any aspect of electrical installations should also have a comprehensive knowledge – this includes other roles such as gas engineers and kitchen fitters etc.
Level 2 Inspection & Testing:
Inspection and Testing is the process of, first, inspection and then testing whether or not an electrical installation is working as it should be. This Inspection and Testing course and subsequently qualification not only helps you to fully understand testing, but it also provides you with a qualification and certificate to show you are competent to undertake the work. To complete the course candidates must successfully complete one online multiple-choice examination, comprising of 60 questions - the examination has a maximum duration of 120 minutes. During the online exams which will be taken in our dedicated exam room here at Able Skills you will have some materials with you including; BS 7671 (The 18th Edition book), IET On-site Guide and the IET Guidance Note 3.
After completion?
Various competent persons scheme providers will have different entry requirements and ways of assessing your competence, so it is advised that you consider contacting your preferred provider ahead of booking a course to confirm their requirements. Some scheme providers will require evidence of practical experience before progressing your application. Some may also test your competence with an online knowledge assessment to ensure you have the required understanding to progress your application. We do recommend that complete new entrants work with an experienced electrician to build up experience.
More Information:
Again, we have sent emails to those who had Electrical courses booked in the coming weeks and months regarding how we will get you back on track and regarding an option to switch to 'Home-Study'. However, to gain more information about our 'Home-Study' Plumbing courses or any other training that we provide, email info@ableskills.co.uk. Following the government's advice is critical to protecting the NHS and saving lives. However, during this time do your research and take a look through our website at electrician courses and the many different courses that we offer and prepare yourself as best you can. We are happy to bring you this 'Home-Study' option that you can get started with right away! Many thanks to all of the students bearing with the current situation we will work hard to get you back on track and to aspiring traders we hope to see you soon!
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