Able Skills Weekend Electrical Qualifications

Able Skills has been at the centre of the Electrical training industry for sometime now, specialising in the delivery of both domestic and commercial/industrial electrical courses and qualifications.

People want to be trained and qualified and so due to popular demand, we now find ourselves in a position to deliver the majority of our Electrical courses at weekends.

Whether you are looking to gain access to the domestic electrical industry by becoming Part P registered, looking to completely retrain for a new career as a fully qualified Electrician or if you are already qualified but need to update or add to your existing electrical qualifications, Able Skills wants to make all of these possible and readily available.

Some of the Electrical courses available are quite intense as well as requiring a considerable amount of training time and we are aware that not everyone can freely take time out of work to train. As a result, we have decided to provide people with the opportunity to remain in full time work but still have the chance to retrain or upskill without too much disruption to their normal routine.

If you are busy through the week with ongoing commitments or if you have run out of annual leave etc, the opportunity still exists for you to gain an electrical qualification of some kind. From short courses just covering the basics of practical domestic installations right through to level 3 qualifications – whatever you need, we can provide it in a reasonable time frame to get you to where you need to be.

Able Skills is open 7 days each week all year round and we have a dedicated team of office and electrical staff which is why we can provide this package of weekend electrical courses.
The content on all electrical courses will be covered in full and the quality of our delivery will not be affected in any way.
Able Skills has an outstanding pass rate on all electrical courses we deliver and we intend to retain this throughout the delivery of all weekend electrical training.

With the approvals and facilities we have in place, we can cater for those of you looking for a complete career change as well as existing electricians who want to move forward and add to their qualification portfolio. With the industry ever changing, we also deliver updates to existing Electrical qualifications for those electricians who want to be completely up to date with any changes and stay ahead in the industry.
Weekend training has been a focus of Able Skills for sometime now in other subject areas but the demand for electrical training has been incredible. We have already found that this option for weekend training is something which is popular with companies and contractors as it means that there is no disruption to their workforce and staff can still gain new or additional qualifications.

If you need electrical training, a qualification or to update your existing skills and you need to train at weekends, hopefully the following will be of interest to you:-

Practical Training: Introduction to Electrics

We have devised this practical Electrical course for those of you wishing to learn electrics to become a Domestic Installer, but who have little prior knowledge or experience of domestic electrical installation and wiring of circuits.

Electrical topics that are covered include lighting circuits, radial circuits and ring final circuits.

This electrical course will provide a level of competence, which will allow work to be safely and efficiently carried out on Electrical Equipment and Systems and will be delivered with help from instructors who will encourage and help candidates step by step on your way to becoming a qualified domestic electrical installer.

This course will cover:

Applicable Building Regulations
Electrical Safety legislation, regulations standards and terminology
Safe isolation procedures
Identification of unsafe electrical situations
Earthing and bonding requirements
Electrical test procedures
Cable and component selection
Installation and replacement of electrical components
Checking the correct and safe operation of installed electrical components
Recording of electrical test results and completion of certification
Installing and/or rerouting cables
Special Locations
New circuit requirements
Lighting installations
Maintenance
Supplies

Whether you are looking to become a qualified electrician or domestic installer, this course will help you on your way to understanding the requirements of electrical installations.

Course Duration (4 days): Over 2 weekends: Sat – Sun: 08.30 – 16.30

Course Fees: £395.00 inc vat

EAL VRQ Level 2 for Part P:

Most individuals whether they be new entrants, time served electricians or those who now do electrical work as a small part of their activities opt for this course. The EAL Domestic Installer Scheme for Part P is a modular qualification comprising of 17 Units. This will lead to a VRQ qualification: Domestic Electrical Installer. Within this qualification you will gain under pinning knowledge for Part P and to achieve this Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Installers, candidates must successfully complete 17 mandatory units:

Applicable Building Regulations for Domestic Electrical Installation
Electrical Safety Legislation, Regulations, Standards and Terminology
Domestic Electrical Installation - Pre-work Survey/Inspection
Domestic Electrical Installation - Safe Isolation Procedures
Identifying Unsafe Electrical Situations
Domestic Electrical Earthing and Bonding Requirements
Electrical Test Procedures
Selecting Domestic Electrical Cable and Components
Installing and Replacing Electrical Components
Checking the Correct & Safe Operation of Inst. Elect Components
Recording of Electrical Test Results and Completing Certificates
Installing and/or Rerouting Domestic Electrical Cables
Domestic Electrical Installation - Special Locations
Understanding of New Domestic Electrical Circuit Requirements
Installing Domestic Lighting Circuits
Maintaining Domestic Electrical Installations
Basic Understanding of 3 Phase Supplies

Following successful completion of these courses, you will receive a pass certificate from EAL.
You will then need to register with a Governing body who will arrange to assess you on 2 separate pieces of work to determine your competency and suitability for the Part P scheme.

Course Duration (4 days): Over 2 weekends: Sat – Sun: 08.30 – 16.30
Course Fees: £749.00 inc vat

Already qualified: EAL VRQ Level 2 for Part P:

If you are a qualified electrician holding a relevant C&G level 2 qualification ie: 2360, 2330, 2351 or similar and have been undertaking domestic installations on a fairly regular basis, you may qualify to attend for just one day to obtain this domestic installer qualification for Part P.

Course Duration (1 days): Either: Sat – Sun: 08.30 – 16.30
Course Fees: £195.00 inc vat

City & Guilds: 2382 – 10

The aim of this electrical training course is to gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of the BS 7671 (2008) 17th Regulations Edition. This course does not have any practical element, it introduces the regulations and covers their application through explanation and worked examples. The purposes, structure and content of the updated IEE On-Site Guide will also be covered and delegates will appreciate how to use this in support of the BS 7671. Throughout the electrical course delegates will be prepared to sit the City and Guild 2382-10 multiple choice examination leading to the award of the Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2008, for successful candidates.

A basic understanding of electrical principles is recommended in order to be successful on this course which is fast becoming industry standard.

Who Should Attend this Electrical Regulations Course:

The course is aimed at practising electricians, electrical contractors and those who require to have a good working knowledge of BS7671:2008 (IEE Wiring Regulations, Seventeenth Edition).
This award is also a requirement for those of you registering onto a Part P scheme; your chosen Governing body will request that you obtain this electrical qualification within a 12 month period.

Electrical Course Content

Using BS7671 2008 and IEE on-site Guide
The scope and object of the Regulations
The fundamental requirements for safety
Terminology and Definitions
Assessment of General Characteristics
Overcurrent Protection, Cable Sizing and Voltage Drop
Isolation and Switching
Shock Protection, Earthing and Bonding
Selection and Erection of Equipment
Special Installations or Locations
Inspection and testing
Preparation for City & Guilds 2382 examination
Assessment: 2-hour multiple-choice examination

Course Duration: 3 Days over 2 weekends

Course Cost: £450.00

City & Guilds: 2382 – 20: 17th Edition Update

It is expected that candidates must have achieved one of the following qualifications which addresses the requirements for BS 7671 in order to be allowed to enter this qualification.
We will require evidence from you that you hold one of the following before we can accept a booking from you.

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671: June 2001 (2381), or
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology Installation (Building and Structures) (2330-07), or
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology Electrical Maintenance (2330-08)

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electrical Installation Part Two (2360) (from January 1st 2004 onwards only)

This unit will be assessed by a multiple choice online test covering the underpinning knowledge relating to the content and application of BS 7671
Course Duration (1 days): Either: Sat – Sun: 08.30 – 16.30
Course Fees: £195.00 inc vat

Able Skills has a dedicated Electrical Training centre and staff who are qualified not only as electricians but as tutors and assessors also. The facilities and quality of staff in place is why we can offer the variety of courses that we do. No other training provider can match what we do in the manner in which we do it.

Below is a list of other weekend electrical courses available at Able Skills, please visit the relevant pages for full course details:

Weekend Courses

City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing.
2 Day Practical Inspection & Testing.
2 Day Introductory training
City & Guilds Level 2 electrician courses (2330) (Weekends)

In addition, the various packages available with us can also be covered at weekends or even a mixture of weekends and through the week training if that suits you better.

Electrical Packages

Complete training for Part P
Multi course for Part P
Part P for beginners

Other courses available at Able Skills

City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition electrician courses.
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
VRQ Level 2 (Part P, including introductory courses).
City & Guilds 10 Day Unit Accreditation.
City & Guilds 2330 Level 2
City & Guilds 2330 Level 3

Able Skills will not charge you in advance for any of these courses.

You can pay a deposit to secure a course start date and the balance can be paid on the day you start to train with us. If you are with us for more than one course or for a course over a longer period, any balance payments can be made in instalments.

For more information on these or any other Electrical training courses, please call Gary, Angela or John on 01322 280202 who are available 7 days every week to take your calls and advise you accordingly. Alternatively, you can email us: info@ableskills.co.uk

However, if you are in the area or if you have the time, please feel free to visit us and see first hand what we can do for you to get you up and running within the Electrical industry.