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Have confidence as you develop your knowledge of electricity.
We’re pleased to announce that our Basic Electrical course is now City & Guilds Assured.
For us this is a significant milestone and a thrilling advancement for those who want to develop their knowledge of electricity and their practical skills.
The City & Guilds Assured quality label gives learners further assurance that our course has been independently assessed against established quality criteria.
If you are entirely new to electrical work, want to refresh your current knowledge or are acquiring skills to support your role, our Basic Electrical course offers a straightforward introduction to the essential electrical principles, terminology, safety practices and practical applications.
Because it has City & Guilds Assured status, learners can be sure that the quality, structure and content of the course have been checked against the applicable assurance criteria.
What does City & Guilds Assured entail?
It is important for anyone who is thinking about taking up electrical training to know what various forms of recognition and assurance really mean.
City & Guilds Assured is a quality standard for learning programmes.
The fact that the course has been examined by City & Guilds and satisfies their assurance requirements is shown.
For the Basic Electrical course, this gives both learners and employers further assurance as to the quality and appropriateness of the training.
It should be pointed out that having City & Guilds Assured status does not make it a regulated qualification, and the course does not attain regulated qualification status as a result of the assurance.
What it offers instead is independent quality assurance concerning the learning programme itself.
For learners, that means greater confidence in the training they are choosing. For employers, it provides additional reassurance when considering training as part of an team member’s development.
Why is this important?
Choosing the right training course can be difficult, particularly for someone who is at the beginning of their electrical journey.
A wide variety of courses are on offer, and the different training programmes are not all designed in the same manner.
All of quality, structure, content and the general learning experience are important.
The fact that our training includes the Basic Electrical course which is City & Guilds
Assured shows our dedication to keeping the standards we set at a high level.
We want the learners to have a better understanding of electrical principles and to leave with more confidence in applying that knowledge in a practical situation.
There is another reason why learners and employers should feel at ease in selecting our course.
What will you learn?
The Basic Electrical course is intended to give a clear and easy-to-understand introduction to electrical systems.
The course is concerned with gaining an understanding of the basic electrical principles, the relevant terminology, safety procedures and the practical applications.
The aim is to enable learners to acquire a base of knowledge which they can then apply in their further studies, in their present role or in their future career.
It is especially important for someone who is new to electrical work to build up this basic knowledge.
If you understand the terminology and principles of electrical systems, you will find it easier to grasp more advanced topics and will have a good basis for further professional development.
What is the Basic Electrical course aimed at?
The course can be taken by a wide variety of learners.
Beginners
For people who have little or no prior experience in electrical work, the course offers a good starting point for gaining knowledge.
People who wish to enhance their understanding of their workplace.
It is valuable to gain a better understanding of fundamental electrical principles and safety if electrical systems are part of your working environment.
Individuals considering a career in electrical work
For anyone who is thinking of switching into the electrical industry, the course provides a chance to acquire basic knowledge and improve their understanding of the field.
Tradespeople looking to broaden their skills.
Electrical knowledge can complement a wide range of existing trades and technical skills. The course provides an opportunity to broaden your understanding and develop additional knowledge.
Anyone who wants to understand electrical systems better
It is not absolutely necessary for you to be aiming at a career in electricity if you want to get benefit from the course.
If you want to understand basic electrical systems, terminology and safety practices more confidently, this course can provide a useful introduction.
Building knowledge before building competence
Electrical safety begins with having an understanding.
Learning the fundamental electrical principles and safe methods of working can enable people to get a better understanding of the risks connected with electrical systems.
The Basic Electrical course is intended to give a clear and practical foundation.
For people who go on to receive more advanced training in electronics, the material can also serve as useful background knowledge for them to build on.
Confidence for learners and employers
The learners and employers will also receive extra reassurance because the course has been independently checked against the established assurance requirements.
This is an important aspect of our continued commitment to the quality of our training.
We think that training which is good should be accessible, practical and relevant at the same time as it helps learners gain confidence in the knowledge they are acquiring.
The City & Guilds Assured quality mark agrees with that approach.
Take the next step
If you want to enhance your knowledge of electricity, gain a better understanding of electrical safety or wish to take the first step towards a career in the electrical field, then our City & Guilds Assured Basic Electrical course might just be the right place to begin.
The course offers a clear overview of the basics of electrical systems regardless of whether you are beginning with no prior knowledge, reviving your understanding or acquiring new skills to support your present role.
Are you ready to gain confidence in your electrical knowledge?
For more information on our Basic Electrical course, including the dates of the upcoming sessions and how to book your place, please contact us.
