Domestic Electrical Installers

The Domestic Electrical Installers Course and assessment covers all the main competence areas required for domestic electrical installation, in-line with the latest edition of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.


Academic Year: 2023/24

Course Code: 10794

Campus: Newtownards

Study Type: Part-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
28/08/2023

Course Overview
This course is practical and focuses on installation, inspection, testing and certification on domestic electrical installations, and how to notify the installation (where required) under Part P of the Building Regulations – either direct to the Local Authority Building Control or through a Competent Person Scheme.

Course Modules

Domestic Electrical Installer training covers:

- Legislation and standards

- Definitions and basic principles

- Design specification and cable installation

- Special locations

- Notification and Competent Persons Schemes (CPS)

- Mains position and identification of system types

- Earthing and bonding Safety devices (identification, installation, replacement and testing)

- Safe isolation and working practice

- Installation, extension and additions to power and lighting circuits

- Installation and replacement of consumer units within a domestic installation

- Inspection, testing and certification (both Minor Works Certificates and Electrical Installation Certificates)

Ideal If:
The DEI is designed for operatives who carry out electrical work as a secondary task i.e. heating installers, bathroom and kitchen fitter’s, builders and domestic appliance fitters / installers.

You'll Learn:

Domestic Electrical Installer training covers:

- Legislation and standards

- Definitions and basic principles

- Design specification and cable installation

- Special locations

- Notification and Competent Persons Schemes (CPS)

- Mains position and identification of system types

- Earthing and bonding Safety devices (identification, installation, replacement and testing)

- Safe isolation and working practice

- Installation, extension and additions to power and lighting circuits

- Installation and replacement of consumer units within a domestic installation

- Inspection, testing and certification (both Minor Works Certificates and Electrical Installation Certificates.)

You'll Love:
The hands on practical aspects of this programme. 

You'll Progress:
Further electrical courses available for CPD included 18 Edition, Inspections and Testing, and Pat Testing. 

You'll Need:
You will need to have a strong background with experience in carrying out electrical work as a secondary task, it has been designed for individuals with experiences similar to heating installers, bathroom and kitchen fitter’s, builders and domestic appliance fitters / installers. Candidates also need a minimum level of literacy and numeracy to complete the course and assessment. 

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Part-Time
SERC Professional Skills Centre
28/08/2023

Enquiries Information

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Further Education

Further Education

If you have just completed your GCSEs, Further Education is most likely the option for you. FE covers qualifications from entry to higher level qualifications such as Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, NVQ, BTEC and Apprenticeships.

Explore Further Education

Available Sessions

Business Services Course

Funding may be available for this course, please contact us on BusinessServices@serc.ac.uk to discuss if you are eligible. Additional sessions may be available for this course throughout the year. Please contact us to discuss a start date that would be suitable for you.

The following sessions are available to apply for:

Course Type Title Campus Start Spaces Fee Apply or get more information
PT
FE
Domestic Electrical Installers
Y10794SD1A

SERC Professional Skills Centre

28/08/2023

20+

£350.00

More Info

Please select a campus from the list above to view the available sessions.

Customer Enquiries

Need more information or have a question about this course? Send us a message below and we will get in touch.

Start New Enquiry