Are you looking to gain practical electrical skills, either for personal development or as a stepping stone into the electrical industry? At City & Guilds Training – Electrical, we offer hands-on, beginner-friendly electrical courses designed to help you build confidence and competence in basic electrical maintenance.

Whether you’re a facilities manager, maintenance staff, caretaker or trade professional, our courses provide skills in basic electrical maintenance.

2-Day Basic Electrical Maintenance Course

The 2-Day Basic Electrical Maintenance Course is a short but focused course that is ideal for those who want to safely carry out basic electrical maintenance. You’ll learn how to:

  • Replace electrical accessories such as sockets, switches, and light fittings on a like-for-like basis
  • Understand essential safety procedures, such as safe isolation of a single circuit
  • Gain hands-on experience in a practical training environment

It’s a great option for property maintenance operatives, associated trades, caretakers, or anyone responsible for basic electrical maintenance.

5-Day Electrical Skills Workshop

Looking for a more in-depth introduction to the electrical trade? The 5-Day Electrical Skills Workshop offers a comprehensive foundation in electrical skills. This course covers:

  • Practical installation exercises
  • Basic electrical theory
  • Basic, dead testing procedures

It’s perfect for those who want to:

  • Work as part of an electrical team under supervision
  • Perform basic tasks like replacing accessories or connecting appliances (e.g., boilers, cookers) to existing connection points
  • Use the workshop as a gateway into further training or an apprenticeship

Important Note: This course does not qualify participants to make additions or alterations to fixed electrical installations. It is designed as an introductory step into the electrical industry.

Become an Electrician

It is important to note that neither The 2-Day Basic Electrical Maintenance Course or the 5-Day Electrical Skills Workshop make you a qualified electrician nor do they allow you to complete minor works certificates or carry out additions or alterations to existing electrical installations without appropriate electrical supervision. Instead, these courses are for those interested in developing basic electrical skills and are ideal for associated trades.

If you are interested in becoming a qualified electrician these courses are not suitable aside from providing a foundation knowledge. Instead, to become a qualified electrician, there are industry-recognised routes you should follow which we have highlighted in our ‘Become An Electrician’ guide such as the Diploma and NVQ route or apprenticeships.

To find out more about our electrical training courses, contact our course advisors on 0800 856 4448 or explore all electrical and green skills courses here.