- Study Type
- Full Time
- Study Level
- Level 1
- Start Date:
- 08/09/2025
- Duration
- 36 weeks
Course Sheets
View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).
Applicants will need to have 4 GCSEs at grade 2(E) or above including Mathematics, English and ideally Science All candidates need to produce references and to be successful at interview.
Because of the practical content of the course, general hand skills and hand/eye co-ordination are essential. Applicants must declare any difficulty with colour perception, as employment opportunities may be restricted
You will be sent a career plan prior to your interview date to complete and bring along with you on the day. The interview is a two-way process which will give you the opportunity to discuss the course and suitability with the subject tutor.
- Stucture of the construction industry
- Fundamental safe working practices
- Environmental and sustainability measures
- Site preparation
- Electrical Installation wiring and termination
- Fabrication techniques for electrical installation
- Electrical science and technology
There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.
Essential materials, and equipment
You will be expected to provide yourself with:
- Calculator
- Writing materials
- 2 x A4 folders
The basic Electricicans tool kit consists of the following:
- Electricians Cutters (VDE rated)
- Electricians Pliers (VDE rated)
- Wire Stripping Pliers (VDE rated)
- Screwdriver Set (to include):
3.5mm Flat Blade Screwdriver (VDE rated)
4mm Flat Blade Screwdriver (VDE rated)
5.5mm Flat Blade Screwdriver (VDE rated)
No 1 Pozi - Driv Screwdriver (VDE rated)
No 2 Pozi - Driv Screwdriver (VDE rated)
- Small Level
- Claw Hammer
- Electricians Locknife
- Tape Measure
- PPE
- Overalls (Boiler suit)
- Steel Toe-capped Safety shoes/boots
- Work Gloves
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