Electrical Installation - Pre-Apprenticeship SCQF Level 5
What is special about this course?
This course is designed to give you an introduction to electrical engineering and electrical installation techniques. Skills gained are fundamental in all aspects of electrical installation and will increase your opportunities for employment.
Entry requirements
School leavers
- Four National 4s at C or above, to include Mathematics, English, Physics and one other subject.
Mature students
- Interview.
- Relevant post-school education and/or training.
Units include:
- Engineering: Using Information Technology
- Fundamental Electrical Systems
- Electrical Testing and Measurement
- Safe Working Practices
- Electrical Plant Safety and Maintenance
- Electrical Wiring Skills
- Engineering Project
- Installation of PVC Sheathed Wiring Systems
- Electricity in the Home
- Problem Solving
- Working with Others
- Communications
- Maths: Crafts 1
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Full time
- Face-to-face
How long will my course last?
6 MonthsWhere can I study my course?
- Beechwood Campus
Start date
August
Fees
If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course. Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.
Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible.
Scottish students
|
Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
|
Full-time |
£1,790 |
£1,844 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
|
Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) |
2024-25 |
|
Full-time |
£6,149 |
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
|
Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) |
2024-25 |
|
Full time |
£6,149 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Electrical Installation Apprenticeship
- Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
- Opportunities in Green Energy
- Opportunities in Electricity supply
You may wish to progress from Pre-apprenticeship Electrical Installation to the following courses:
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Apply for Electrical Installation - Pre-Apprenticeship SCQF Level 5
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