Electrical Installation Studies

You will study the following units: 

• Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering
• Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems
• Principles of Electrical Science
• Electrical Installations Fault diagnosis and Rectification
• Electrical Installations: Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
• Electrical Systems Design
• Career awareness in building services engineering

Please note at the end of the course you will hold the status of an Electrician's Mate.

Can I study for free?

You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects. You could be eligible if you are:

• Employed and earning below:
• £37,144.00 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
• £26,800 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region)
• Employed and receiving certain state benefits
• Unemployed (with or without benefits)
• Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment.

Terms and Conditions apply.

• You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. This must include Maths GCSE at grade 4 and English GCSE at grade 3 or above.
• Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

Level 3 Electrical Installation or Level 2/3 NVQ (if you gain an apprenticeship or employment).

Tuesday & Thursday, 18:00 - 21:00

Start Date: 15/09/26

To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies.

To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:

• Personal Protective Equipment - £40
• Current Regulations Book - Details provided at enrolment

If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. - https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans

Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career.

Assessment will be completed by practical and online tests.