Electrician Courses
ELECTRICIAN COURSES WITH OPTIONS SKILLS
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.
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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.
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.
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulation qualification has been is designed to allow learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
As of July 2018, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations replaced 17th Edition Wiring Regulations. All electrical installations designed after December 31st must comply with BS 7671:2018.
The new regulations include design, erection and verifications of electrical installations. This also includes alterations to existing installations.
The qualifications are essential to those who wish to join a competent persons scheme.
Our EV Charging Point course covers the key skills required to install, fault find, inspect and test electric vehicle charging points.
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.
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The Jubilee Centre
130 Pershore St
Birmingham
B5 6ND
68 Grosvenor Street
Manchester
M1 7EW
Fairbairn Close,
Purley,
CR8 2EJ
Abercorn Commercial Centre
Manor Farm Rd
Alperton, Wembley
HA0 1AN
