Electrician Courses

We provide comprehensive electrical training programmes designed to get you working as an installation or domestic electrician. Our electrical training course combines practical skills and theory knowledge, providing students with the opportunity to find paid on-site work experience during step two.

Our courses are based in Birmingham, Manchester and London in our fully-equipped training centres and delivered by staff with years of industry experience. We provide on-going support for each of our trainees with dedicated trainers and student liaison managers.

Options Skills is a trading standards approved company delivering high-quality training courses. Allowing students to train and gain industry-recognised qualifications in their chosen trade.

For the step-by-step process of becoming an electrician, visit: How To Become An Electrician

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Training

Our NVQ Level 3 Electrical Training Course combines three steps of training. For six weeks, students will attend one of our training centres where they will learn essential skills and knowledge. During this time, they will gain their ECS Trainee Card. With this card, in step two, students can go out to work as trainees and build up their portfolio. Once they have completed a sufficient amount of work to a high-standard, they will go onto take their AM2 Assessment. Upon completion of this, students will have earned their NVQ Level 3 and be eligible to gain their ECS Gold Card.

Domestic Electrical Installer Award

Our Domestic Electrical Installer training combines essential practical skills with theroetical knowledge of the electrical industry. Through the training course, students will gain both their Domestic Electrical Installer Award and 18th edtion wiring regulations. Upon completion of the course, trainees can join a competent members scheme and go out to work in single phase, domestic dwellings.

This course is no longer available as a stand alone programme. With effect from 1st September 2021, 18th Edition and DEI qualifications in isolation will no longer be accepted as proof of competence by many scheme providers. Persons wishing to join a CPS should make contact with the scheme provider for exact entry requirements but they are expected to NVQ Level 3 or a minimum of 2-years’ experience and working towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification.

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.

Flexible Payment
Options Available

Spread the cost of
your training.

UK
Training Centres

We have centres in London
Manchester, & Birmingham.

Build Staff

In-house recruitment
services available to students.

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.