Construction & Building Services
Overview
Thank you for considering studying this course with West College Scotland. Applications for the course can still be made but it is already over-subscribed and you may not get a place on this occasion. Please consider applying for similar courses on offer or contact our Student Advisory Service via info@wcs.ac.uk with your name and contact details to discuss other courses options available to you. Alternatively please call us on 0300 600 6060.
What will I learn?
This programme is for anyone who wishes to enter the electrical contracting business as an electrician. It is particularly suitable for school leavers. It will prepare entrants for the industry via the lead industry body, the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust. Please note entrants will not receive a SQA award. The objective is for students to find electrical apprenticeships
You'll learn about:
- Health and Safety
- Electrical Installation
- Cable Management and Wiring Systems
- Electrical Theory
- Numeracy
- Communication
- Working with Others
- Influences on Mental Health and Well-being
- Working for Yourself
What qualifications do I need?
- National 4 English
- National 4 Mathematics
- National 4 in Science or Technical subject
or
- Equivalent qualifications or experience
Interviews for this course will include a colour blindness test
What can I do after?
Successful entrants are expected to pursue a career as an Apprentice Electrician. The programme is designed to prepare students for both Domestic and Industrial sectors.
SCQF 5
Programme Information
Start: August
End: January
Duration: 2.5 days per week for 18 weeks.
