Basic Electrical Course— EAL Approved – Basic Electrical Skills
EAL-approved practical training — the perfect first step into the electrical industry.
Duration
5 Days (8:30am – 4:30pm)
Location
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Accredited
EAL
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Basic Electrical Course
£899The Roadmap to Qualified Status
A clear, continuous path from zero experience to the ECS Gold Card.
Level 2 Diploma
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Advanced
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18th Ed + 2391 + Part P
NVQ Level 3
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AM2 Assessment
Final Exam
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Level 2 Diploma
Foundations
You are hereLevel 3 Diploma
Advanced
Short Courses
18th Ed + 2391 + Part P
NVQ Level 3
Portfolio
AM2 Assessment
Final Exam
Gold Card
JIB / ECS
Upcoming Intake Dates
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13th April 2026
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22nd June 2026
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7th September 2026
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9th November 2026
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Course Breakdown
What You Will Learn
- ✓Basic Electrical Theory
Voltage, current, resistance, and AC/DC basics.
- ✓Electrical Tools & Safe Use
Proper use of electrical tools, multimeters, and safe maintenance practices.
- ✓Cable Types & Termination
Identify, strip, and terminate electrical cables safely.
- ✓Safety Procedures & Isolation
Electrical risks, safe isolation, and lock-off procedures.
- ✓Consumer Units & Circuit Protection
Circuit protection devices, MCBs, RCDs, and domestic circuit types.
- ✓Lighting & Switching Principles
One-way, two-way switching circuits, loop-in systems, and domestic lighting layouts.
- ✓Final Project (CPD Linked)
Apply your full range of electrical skills in realistic, simulated tasks.
- ✓Health & Safety CPD Training
Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, and Working at Heights — all CPD-certified.
Study Options
In-centre intensive delivery — ideal for focused learning.
Curriculum
Unit 1Basic Electrical Theory▼
Unit 2Electrical Tools & Safe Use▼
Unit 3Cable Types & Termination▼
Unit 4Safety Procedures & Isolation▼
Unit 5Consumer Units & Circuit Protection▼
Unit 6Lighting & Switching Principles▼
Unit 7Final Project (CPD Linked)▼
Unit 8Health & Safety CPD Training▼
Where Can This Lead?
Successful Students
“Perfect introduction to electrical work. I had zero experience and now feel confident to progress to Level 2.”
“Really well taught. Hands-on and practical from day one.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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