Domestic Practical Wiring for Electrical Installations
 
Duration of the course
4 days intensive training, or 2 evenings per week for 5 weeks, or 4 Saturdays.

Course fees: £385

Prerequisites for the course
This is an introductory course for those who are new to electrical installations or perhaps have some basic knowledge but want to learn more. The course is high in practical work and provides a good foundation for students who have a limited knowledge of electrical wiring in the UK.

Course overview
You will learn how to wire electrical circuits associated with domestic installations including power circuits, lighting circuits, cookers, immersion heaters and consumer units. The course will give you the confidence to undertake a variety of domestic installations.

During the course, you will also be introduced to simple tests which you will need to carry out in order to confirm the safe operation of an installation.
   
  Course outcomes
  At the end of the course, these are some of the things you will be able to do
   
replace damaged socket outlets, lighting fittings and other electrical components
select suitable cable sizes and fuse/circuit breaker sizes for a variety of installations
wire and extend radial and ring main circuits
wire additional spur socket outlets to existing ring main circuits
wire and extend one-way and two-way lighting circuits
connect circuits to a consumer unit with the correct protective device
wire fixed electrical appliances e.g. cooker and immersion heater circuits
perform simple inspection procedures on electrical installations
perform simple testing of electrical circuits using the appropriate meters
   
The emphasis throughout the course is on safe working practices, and to undertake electrical installations to comply with the IEE wiring regulations.
   
We pride ourselves on being able to bring you up to a very high standard of workmanship using procedures and techniques learnt from our experienced trainers.
   
  Method of Assessment
  Throughout the course your practical work will be assessed by your trainer. You will also take a short multiple-choice test to check your knowledge of the theoretical parts of the course. Successful completion of the assessed practical work and the multiple-choice test will lead to a college certificate and entry to subsequent courses.