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Diploma in Electric Installation Level 1

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is a strong starting point if you are interested in becoming an electrician and want to learn the basics in a supported way. You will build practical confidence in workshop tasks while learning safe working practices and the fundamentals that sit behind electrical installation. It prepares you for progression to higher-level electrical study and apprenticeship routes.

What you need to get on

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Two or more GCSEs including maths and English at Grade 3 or above • Learners with relevant industry experience but no GCSEs at Grade 3 may be considered based on interview. Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group • Successful completion of previous course and maths and English GCSE at Grade 3 or above. Electively Home Educated Applicants • Students must have been out of education and home-s

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cornwall College St Austell

    Tregonissey Road, PL25 4DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026

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