Electrician Courses

Our electrician courses combine practical skills and theory knowledge with on-site experience, leading to industry-recognised qualifications and a future-proof career.

In Birmingham, Manchester, Purley and Wembley, experienced tutors deliver training in our fully-equipped centres. In addition, we provide ongoing support for each of our trainees with dedicated trainers and support staff.

Options Skills is a trading standard approved company. We deliver high-quality electrician courses, allowing students to gain industry-recognised qualifications and launch future proof careers.

NVQ Level 3 Electrician Training

Our NVQ Level 3 Electrical Training Course combines five steps of training. Through a combination of centre-led training, on-site work experience and assessment, students will earn their NVQ Level 3, Inspection & Testing Award and Level 3 EV Charging Point certification – all delivered by Options Skills. Scheme rules dictate that AM2 Assessment must take place at an independent centre.

Upon completing the course, trainees will be eligible to gain their ECS Gold Card and Approved Electrician Status.

Inspection and Testing

The Inspection and Testing Award demonstrates that electricians can inspect, test, report, and certify both new (initial) and existing (periodic) electrical installations. This is a valuable qualification that, in tandem with NVQ Level 3 & Wiring Regulations, will allow the holder to apply for Competent Person Status. With the additional AM2 qualification, trainees can apply for their ECS Gold Card and Installation Electrician status. After two years of on-site experience, electricians can then apply for Approved Electrician status.

Domestic Electrical Installer Training/ Competent Person Status

Domestic Installer training on single-phase circuits and installations is delivered during the initial 6-week training period. Domestic Installer Training & Certification as a stand-alone programme is no longer available. With effect from 1st September 2021, 18th Edition and DEI qualifications in isolation are no longer accepted as proof of competence by many CPS (Competent Persons Scheme) providers. Persons wishing to join a CPS should contact the scheme provider for exact entry requirements, but typically they will require NVQ Level 3 or a minimum of 2-years’ experience and working towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification plus Wiring Regulations and a recognised Testing & Inspection qualification.

UK Qualifications/ European Union

Up to 31st December 2020, Regulated qualifications and UKAS Accredited certificates of competence issued in the UK were widely recognised by other EU member states. However, since the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, individual member states that previously recognised a UK qualification may now no longer do so. Learners undertaking qualifications on the basis that it is recognised by an EU member state should, in the first instance, make enquiries with the relevant bodies in that Country to confirm its recognition status.

Assigned
Tutor

Tutors provide support
throughout training.

UK
Training Centres

We have centres in London
Manchester, & Birmingham.

Full Time or
Part Time Courses

Courses available on a
part-time or full-time basis.

Industry
Experience

Course delivered by staff
with decades of experience.

Nationwide Student
Job Opportunities

Major companies
looking for our students.

Drop In
Sessions

Available twice a week.
Skype & email support available.

Accredited
Training Centres

We own and operate
our own training centres.

Proven
Qualifications

Industry recognised
qualifications for our courses.

No Experience
Needed

No qualifications or
experience required.

No Age
Restrictions

Anyone 18 and over
can train with Options Skills.

FREE
Trials

Attend a workshop
before you make a decision.

Easy
To Reach

City centre locations.
Great public transport links.

Open Door
Policy

We actively encourage
people to see our facilities.

Personal
Development

A platform for progression
to continue to add to skills.

Country Wide and
International Students

People from all over the UK
& overseas train with Options Skills

Small
Class Sizes

Limited class sizes
for higher standard training.

On-Going
Support

Continued support
after you've qualified.

On-Going
Technical Support

Technical support & advice
for Options Skills Students.

Jargon Free
Terms and Conditions

Full written T&Cs with
customer satisfaction/complaints policy.

No
Hidden Extras

Upfront about costs,
no nasty surprises.