Basic Electrical Skills for Adults | Furness College

Basic Electrical Skills for Adults

The Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Electrical) is a short evening course which will support you to develop basic electrical skills .

Our evening classes are exclusive to adults, taught in in small groups. Our evening courses are suitable for those looking to develop their CV and pursue a new career.

We also offer courses in plastering, plumbing, carpentry & joinery, painting & decorating and welding.

Our electrical classes run throughout the year in eight week blocks.

Fees: £40

Funding may be available for adults aged 19+, unemployed or earning less than £26,800 per year, meeting residency eligibility criteria.

Start date:

Starting from September 2026.

Is this course for you?

"This is a great hands-on course, it's brilliant! You are kept busy working from 5pm to 8pm and that's how I like to learn. The tutors are approachable and nothing is ever too much trouble.
After a couple of classes I can strip wires correctly and connect sockets.
I would highly recommend it."
Deena Bousie, Student.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

Topics covered:

Introduction to Health & Safety

Installing Lighting circuits

Assembling socket circuits

Where will I learn?

How much will this course cost?

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Electrical) is aimed at adults aged 19 and over.

Learners must demonstrate a sufficient level of competency in both literacy and numeracy to successfully achieve the qualifications at Level 1. This includes the ability to read and understand technical information, understand verbal communication of instructions, follow written instructions, and perform basic calculations relevant to the course requirements.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

You may wish to progress to one of our other courses in plastering, plumbing, carpentry & joinery, painting & decorating or welding.

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Student Profile

Sabine Auth

"I love doing practical work and this is really hands-on. I am here because I want to learn to do things for myself. It's a great group."

Student Profile

Mark Scriven

"I had heard good things about the college and so far it has been a fun learning curve.

I am renovating a house, so need to know what good looks like. This is reinforcing my practical skills and making sure I haven't picked up any bad habits.

My daughter is also thinking about going into the trade, so I have been able to accompany her while she develops her basic skills."