Basic Home Electrics - Beginner

L1 Level 1
Part Time
13 November 2025 — 18 December 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: This course is free for unemployed adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find out more go to: cavc.ac.uk/parttimefunding

About this course

This course will provide knowledge of the principles of electrical supply systems to domestic buildings covering six learning outcomes listed below.

What you will study

The learning outcomes include the following:

  1. Know parts of the domestic electrical supply system to buildings.
  2. Understand the functional requirements of the elements of a domestic electrical system.
  3. Know the main sources of reference, statutory requirements and recommendations relating to electrical supply.
  4. Understand the simple basic electrical circuits used in dwellings.
  5. Know a range of components of the electrical supply system.
  6. Understand electrical safety.

Course fee per year

Course Fee: £20.22

Exam Fee: £15.60

Part-time enrolment fee: £10.00

Entry requirements

Would be suitable for applicants who are motivated with a desire to achieve.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

13 November 2025

End date

18 December 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find out more go to: cavc.ac.uk/parttimefunding

Course code

EECC1P01
L1

Qualification

Basic Home Electrics - Beginner

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What our students say

I chose to study at the College because of the facilities here and because I’d heard so many good things about it locally. I’ve really enjoyed improving my skills in the workshops, making friends and learning from the staff – they’re very knowledgeable. The College gave me the opportunity to compete in last year’s WorldSkills competition, which I really enjoyed. I was also lucky enough to win Learner of the Year for Building Services, this was another highlight for me. I’ve just been accepted on to a degree course at the University of Bath. Once I finish this, I’ll be looking to get some more work experience and then start my own business.

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Aram Elbadion
Former Level 3 Wall & Floor Tiling with Plumbing student

Career prospects & further study

9.1%

According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022-2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

DB2,
City Centre Campus,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE