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Domestic Electrical Course Package
Beginners, Other Trades & Domestic Installers
Why take the Domestic Electrical Course Package?
The essential foundations for Domestic Electrical Work
This brilliant course package opens the door to a brighter future working as an Electrician starting you out with Domestic Electrical skills. You’ll be able to get working, build up your experience and then in time progress to full qualified status with our 4 Steps programme. This course gives you the foundations necessary to start carrying out domestic electrical work. It's easy to add new and in-demand skills packages such as Electric Vehicle Charging, Solar PV, PAT Testing and and find work in these growing industries. Our four steps electrician programme starts with Domestic Electrics to give you the best chance of finding work and build up industry experience. Even if you only book Step 1 remember you are on the 4 Steps programme and can upgrade at any time.
Course Snapshot: A complete foundation in domestic electrics, the perfect starting point for anyone new to the industry wanting to progress or specialise in something new. The first step of our 4 steps programme and one of our most popular courses. The course breaks down as follows:
- 10 Days Practical In Centre
- 3 Days E-Learning
- 5 Days Virtual Classroom
Module one
C&G 4141 Installation Workshop
Module two
C&G 2393 Building Regs & Part P
Module three
C&G 2392 Inspection & Testing
Module four
C&G 2382-18 18th Edition Regulations
Electrician Taster Sessions
If you are new to the industry and want to train as an electrician why not register for a taster session to find out if electrics could be the right career for you.
Skills learnt can be applied to:
Consumer unit replacement
Electrical installation
Lighting install & design
Electric cookers
Single phase
Electric showers
Domestic rewires
Inspection & Testing
CCTV
Lighting design & installation
Fault findings
Smoke co2 detectors
Smart heating controls
Underfloor heating
Course overview
Who Is It For?
- Those new to the Industry
- Other trades looking for extra skills and opportunities
How Long Does It Take?
This is an 18 day course in total - and contains 4 valuable City & Guilds Qualifications. You can choose to take the course in one go or spread it out - whatever works for you. As the leading Electrical Training Specialist in the UK we’ve several training venues and all easily accessible. We’re flexible to fit around your life. You can also pay as you go along - it really couldn’t be easier. And with first-time pass rates over 90% you’re working with the right people to help you get ahead in this in-demand industry.
What Qualifications Do I Get ?
There’s four valuable City & Guild Qualifications in this course:
Course Timings and Delivery Methods
The course generally breaks down as follows:
- Week 1 Domestic Installation Workshop (5 Days in Centre)
- Week 2 Introduction to Electrical Installation & Part P (2 Days Virtual Classroom, 3 Days E-Learning)
- Week 3 Inspection & Testing (5 Days In Centre)
- Week 4 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (1 Day eLearning & 2 Days Virtual Classroom)
What Can I Do After This Course?
You’ll have the skills, knowledge and qualifications to get a job as a domestic electrical installer. You can also start building up your experience doing non notifiable jobs as highlighted in the list below:
This means you can do everything from new sockets and light fittings and be seen as competent and safe to do so. You will know what you can and cant tackle safely as well as when you will need to gain what is notifiable and non notifiable.
Why Should I Choose Trade Skills 4U?
We became the No.1 for a host of reasons - and the number one reason is trust. We’ve based everything in our company about being the very best - from our trainers, venues and materials through to ongoing support. So here’s a few reasons we should choose us to train you for success.
- Our trainers are industry specialists with both years on the tools and training qualifications. They’re up to date with the latest information and methods of making our courses work for you.
- We train adults - you’ll be learning with people just like you.
- Our venues are designed from the ground up to offer the very best training environment for you.
- This course is fully accredited by City & Guilds
- We’ve got a great industry reputation - but more importantly the people who train with us come back time and time again to further their skills and opportunities. That’s the best review you can get.
- We’re designed to help you succeed - we know that life can sometimes get in the way so we offer flexible dates, flexible locations and flexible payment schemes.
The Core Competencies You’ll Gain
Practical Skills
You’ll learn practical skills needed to work as a Domestic Installer. You’ll have your own work space and consumer unit to work on and you’ll build lighting circuits, socket outlet circuits, cooker circuits, shower circuits and more. You’ll learn about earthing and bonding and how to use the tools the right way. You’ll learn installation theory including cable selection and for the assessment you’ll build circuits to demonstrate that you’ve learned what you need to know.
Wiring & Building Regs
The regulations part starts gently in the first week but you go into much more detail as the course goes on as you might expect. There’s a fair bit of overlap across the topics so we make sure we teach you the right way from the start - avoiding repetition and making sure the key knowledge sinks in. After this your domestic electrical installations will be seen to be compliant with Part P of the Building Regulations as well as the latest wiring regs. Every practicing electrician must have their wiring regs certificate (18th Edition).
Inspection & Testing Skills
These are essential skills so we teach you the processes, procedures and practical skills to make your work is both functional and safe. The mix of theory and hands-on ensures you’re competent to inspect and test your own work. Note that this doesn’t allow you to carry out periodic inspection and testing - for that you’ll need to add C&G 2391 which you can see here Remember - our experienced advice team make sure you’re choosing the right course for you. Talk to them now for friendly, expert help.
Exams and Assessment
We have average first time pass rates of over 90% on this course. The exams and assessments break down as follows:
City & Guilds 4141-01 - Electrical Installation Work within a Domestic Dwelling
- 1 Practical Assessment
City & Guilds 2393 – Part P Building Regulations
- 1 Multiple Choice open book online exam (Usually in week 2)
City & Guilds 2382-18 – 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- 1 Multiple Choice open book online exam
City & Guilds 2392-10 – Inspection & Testing Course
- 1 Practical Assessment
- 1 Multiple Choice Exam
Please note that you must bring photographic ID such as a passport or driving license with you in order to sit the assessments on this course. Exams for remote learning can be booked in via student services once you are ready. On in centre elements exams take place at the end of each week.
Books Required
We stock some books in our main centres, however we can not guarantee stock availability unless you call us in advance to purchase the books. To buy books please call 01293 529777. You will need the following books for this course:
- Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations, 5th Edition - ISBN 978-1785614682
- Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 8th Edition - ISBN 978-1785614521
- BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (blue) - ISBN 978-1785611704
- IET On-Site Guide (BS7671:2018, 7th Edition) - ISBN 978-1785614422
Frequently asked questions
Can I split the weeks up?
Yes of course. You cant book this online but give us a call on 01293 529777 with your preferred dates and we will arrange this for you.
Can I pay in instalments?
You can pay a deposit a then an interest free installment each week you attend your course. We are now able to offer low monthly payments which can be spread over 1-4 years. See paying for your course for more info.
What work is notifiable?
Notifiable work is work that requires a Part P certificate to be generated for the home owner or customer. In order to generate a Part P certificate Building control will need to be notified for the job or a Scheme provider such as the NICEIC.
About Domestic Installer Schemes
Your acceptance on a Domestic Installers Scheme is the decision of the registration body and dependent on your skills, experience and knowledge level. Tradeskills4U is a training company and responsible for training only. We are not responsible for the assessment process or eligibility of students to gain registration with any external organisation.
Do Part P schemes operate in Scotland?
No, Part P only applies to England and Wales.
Must I join a registration body scheme, Like NICEIC, ELECSA etc?
Frankly, No. You can undertake notifiable and non notifiable work without being registered with a registration body and whilst there are obvious business benefits to joining such schemes, they are not mandatory.
We have had guidance discussions with Senior building control officials on your behalf and the advice we have been given and as is stated in building regulations, the system is such that you are able to undertake domestic electrical work for a customer and by liaising with local building control you can ensure the homeowner obtains their Part P compliance certificate.
The issue here is ‘competency’. You must be competent to do the work and Building control will need to know you’re competent.
How do I gain experience?
Most people that train with us on this course will build up their experience by doing the following things:
- Doing small projects at home or with friends and family
- Carrying out minor works and non notifiable jobs
- For notifiable jobs they can work with building control to generate a Part P Certificate
- Working with an experienced electrician for more complex installs (Full time / Short contracts)
What are my limitations?
Our locations
As well as the having multiple large sites, we also have a number of sites dedicated to delivering the 18th edition wiring regulations & PAT Testing courses.
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Warrington
Our Northern training facility is situated just off Junction 10 of the M62 at Birchwood Park and is very accessible from towns such as Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.
Unit B, The Beacons, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6WY View detailsCoventry
Our brand new centre opened in July 2019 offering a full range of electrical courses for those based in Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Northampton and all over the midlands region. The new centre is based in Westwood Business Park right next...
Rowan House, Westwood Way, Coventry, West Mids, CV4 8HS View detailsGatwick
Our Mitre Court and Royce Road Facilities are just 2 minutes south of Gatwick Airport and are easily accessible by car, bus and train. They are comfortable, light and airey environments in which students can learn a wide range of practical and theory based skills.
Mitre Court, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JY View detailsLeeds
Phoenix House has raised the bar for electrical training centres in the UK. The centre is just East of Leeds situated just off of the M1 / A1. This makes it easily accessible from Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, York, Harrogate and all over Yorkshire.
Phoenix House, Hawthorn Park, Coal Road, Leeds, West Yorks, LS14 1PQ View details