Electrical Installation - Pre-Apprenticeship SCQF Level 5
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 5
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 18 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
If you're interested in becoming an electrician, but want to develop your skills and knowledge before progressing to an Electrical Installation Apprenticeship, this course is a great place to start. It is also ideal if your grades are below the advised entry requirements for an Electrical Installation Apprenticeship, or if you'd like to gain practical experience before choosing your next step.
Throughout the course, you'll develop practical and engineering science skills and knowledge to prepare you for an Electrical Installation Apprenticeship or other progression routes. Practical work will help you build the core skills needed for working in an electrical installation environment, while introductory Health and Safety training will prepare you for the requirements of working on site.
As a full-year course, you'll have more time to develop your underpinning maths, science and practical skills, giving you the opportunity to build your confidence and maximise your potential before progressing to your next step.
School leavers
- National 4: Maths
- English (Or communications based subject)
- Physics or Engineering Science or Chemistry
Where applicants do not have all these pre-requisites and have alternative qualifications these will be considered.
Mature students
- Evidence of skills and knowledge gained in the engineering industry.
- Interview.
- Relevant post-school education and/or training.
Units include:
- Communication
- Mathematics: Craft 1
- Engineering: Using Information Technology
- Electrical Principals
- Fundamental Electrical Systems
- Electrical Testing and Measurement
- Safe working practices
- Installation of Conduit Systems
- Engineering Project
- Electrical Wiring Skills
- Maths and Engineering skills
- Installation of Trunking Systems
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
You will learn through a combination of workshop tasks, classroom and lab activities. All classes will be face to face. You will be expected and required to do some self-study outside of class time.
How long will my course last?
6 MonthsWe are running a 6-month course and a 12-month course
- Beechwood Campus
Start date
August
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of the course you may wish to progress on to:
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
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Inverness. UHI Inverness operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.