Who is this course for?
Our most popular electrical course, it is the only one of its kind in the UK and includes an additional week of practical, hands on experience in purpose built flats.
This Package was designed to give you the core qualifications, confidence and DIY practical tool skills to enable you to meet the current building and wiring regulations. If you are new to the industry or have some experience and would like additional practical experience, tool skills, advice on setting up and marketing your business to generate work opportunities, then this is the right course for you. This course contains a mix of online learning with practical training at our centre, allowing flexibility for you.
This course is the first stage in becoming a fully qualified electrician. During this course you will cover elements that will ultimately help you to achieve your Level 3 NVQ 2357 if you decide to progress further.
Please note that the online elements of this course, Part P and 18th Edition, can be completed in centre if needed. If you would like to know more about this please call us on 01444 872145.
When booking our Domestic Electrician Package, you will have the option of paying for the course in full (£2045 inc. VAT) or reserving your space by paying a deposit (£950 inc. VAT).
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Course Overview
Essentially this course is the same as our Domestic Electrician Course with the addition of our Experience Week course which is unique to us and will not be found anywhere else. The course will give you additional DIY practical and real life skills required to become an electrician and make you feel really confident when you leave our centre to tackle your first job.
This course contains a combination of online, at home learning with practical, hands on training at our centre. When purchasing the course you will gain instant access to the online courses, whether paying in full or putting down a deposit.
EC4U Domestic Electrician Package contains the following electrical training courses:
Electrical Course for Beginners – (Duration 5 Days)
This introductory element has been carefully created for those with little or no previous experience of undertaking electrical wiring. We have combined the principle theoretical and practical units to enable you to acquire the knowledge and real practical skills of how to design, change and extend various wiring circuit scenarios back to a consumer unit. This is a great learning component which will help you achieve competence and complete our Domestic Electrician Package.
Inspection and Testing City & Guilds 2392 – (Duration 5 Days)
This essential course will enable you to inspect and test new or changed electrical wiring circuits. We will teach you how to safely conduct dead and live tests and ensure you know how to fill in the required paperwork (Schedule of Test Results) which needs to be left with the consumer unit in order to conform under Part P of the Building Regulations.
Experience Course – (Duration 5 Days)
The objective of this course is to introduce you to additional elements that are essential on your journey to becoming an electrician and make you feel confident when you leave our training centre to tackle your first job. We will teach you how to quote for business and show you how long specific jobs should take so that you remain competitive but do not lose money. Also we teach and demonstrate all of the DIY associated with becoming a sparky which is all done in as real life scenarios as possible in our 3 flats we have within our premises.
Part P Course City & Guilds 2393 – (Online)
This module will give you a solid comprehension and working knowledge of Part P of the Building Regulations which have been relevant since 1st January 2005 as well as all the new changes to Part P which took place in April 2013. This course covers the electrical safety do and don’ts of what you can and can’t do in a domestic dwelling as an electrical installer.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations 2018 City & Guilds 2382 – (Online)
This course has been specifically designed to give you the knowledge and understanding of the current wiring regulations that you need to follow as an electrician and to pass the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations 2018 City and Guilds 2382-18 exam. This fundamental qualification is required if you wish to apply to join a government approved Part P competent scheme.
Our Domestic Electrician Package includes the following:
Why choose EC4U’s Domestic Electrician Package?
– Excellent pass rates – Average 90% +.
– Competitive price with no hidden fees.
– State of the art training facility – We provide all the necessary tools and materials for you.
– Small, professional and friendly classes – More focused learning
– Quality training
– Unique after course support including our technical help phone line
Course Duration
This course consists of five individual courses and consist of 15 consecutive days in centre and approximately 5 days online. The core course times are Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM for our in centre training. The online learning element of the course can be completed in your own time, at your own pace. Please take a look at our course FAQ’S for further course information.
Qualifications
- City & Guilds 2393-10 Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings
- City & Guilds 2382-22 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018
- City & Guilds 2392-10 Level 2 Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification
The exams
During this course you will take 3 multiple choice on-line exams and one practical assessment. They are as follows:
Inspection and testing course – 2 exams
1. Online multiple choice exam consisting of 50 questions which you have 1 Hour and 40 minutes to complete.
2. A practical assessment where you will have to demonstrate that you know how to safely isolate a consumer unit, perform all the live and dead tests and fill in all the necessary paperwork to comply with Part P of the Building Regulations. You will have 2 Hours to complete this assessment.
Part P Course – 1 exam
Online multiple choice exam consisting of 20 questions which you have 40 minutes to complete. (Open book exam)
18th edition course – 1 exam
Online multiple choice exam consisting of 60 questions which you have 2 hours to complete. (Open book exam)
The Part P and 18th Edition exam will be sat using City & Guilds remote invigilation service, meaning you can sit the exam at home and you do not need to travel to our training centre.
Please note the exam times are typically 08.30, 11.30 and 16.30, Monday – Friday.
Course literature
The following publications are to be purchased by all customers wishing to take part on the Domestic Electrician Package. These books are ONLY for sale to customers who have booked a course with us. Books will not be posted out and will be available on the first day of your course.
Entry Requirements
There are no qualification entry requirements, however you will need to be 18 or over to attend this electrical training course.
If you would like any further information about our Domestic Electrician Package please call us on 01444 872145 and we will be delighted to help you. We understand that it may not be practical to train over 3 consecutive weeks so you can break the course up and complete it a week at a time and pay a week at a time. Please ask our sales staff for more information.
FAQs
Can I carry out electrical work after this course?
Yes, you will be able to carry out domestic electrical work after successfully completing the course. This means both minor electrical works such as adding to or making a change to an existing electrical circuit, and notifiable electrical work. With notifiable electrical work it is important to note that building control must be notified.
Why are your courses so cheap?
The simple answer is we are not cheap and there is no catch, some of our competitors are simply over pricing and uncompetitive! We manage all of our business costs with close scrutiny so that we can keep all of our overheads as low as possible and not pass any additional costs on to our customers. This in turn allows us to be competitive and realistic with our course prices.
Can I split the course up?
Yes, you can. Each of the course modules can be booked as a standalone course using the drop down menu at the top of the page. We would suggest keeping the courses in the order you find them in Domestic Electrician Package.
Can I make the payment in instalments?
If you wanted to break the payments up into more manageable chunks, consider our pay as you train option. You can purchase the online material for £390, and then put down a deposit of £560 to secure your in centre training dates. The balance for your in centre training will then be due 21 days before your training starts.
What are my next steps?
After completing your course there’s nothing to stop you going out and carrying out electrical work straight away. If you wanted to expand your knowledge and skills, you could consider our Level 3 Inspection and Testing Package. This will teach you how to test three phase circuits that tend to be found in commercial environments as well as how to carry out periodic inspection and testing. Or you may wish to start thinking about joining a Competent Persons Scheme. after completing further qualifications.
Do I have to join a registration scheme such as NICEIC after the course?
Absolutely not. You will be able to undertake non-notifiable and notifiable work, as long as building control are notified.
I don’t have any experience, how do I gain some?
There are several options open to you. One possible route is finding a local electrician who you can work alongside to gain the relevant experience. You can always carry out minor works as more of a gentle introduction to the industry and if any notifiable work does come up you can go through building control yourself. If you want to slowly build your confidence up carrying out work for family is always a possibility. After completing your course you will also be invited to join our EC4U alumni, a supportive network of other electricians who have trained at EC4U. You can use this forum to seek advice, ask questions and find fellow electricians who may be able to offer you experience.
Can you help me after the course?
Once you have completed the course you will be invited to our unique, customer only forum. This is made up entirely of our previous customers who have all completed the same course as you. It can act as a great place for you to network with other electricians, and provides a warm and inclusive environment. We also provide a dedicated technical helpline for all our customers that will take you straight through to one of experienced trainers who will be able to offer support. Read more about our after course support.
Do I need a Gold Card to become an electrician?
No, absolutely not. Gold Card is just one route you can take when becoming an electrician. If you are considering applying for a Gold Card in the future, find out how to to get your Gold Card.