Foundation Electrical Courses at The Builder Training Centre are very practical and ‘hands-on’ courses, and are ideal for beginners looking to learn electrics for DIY or handyman skills, experienced people looking to extend their trade skills or perfect their electrical skills, or those looking for a new career as an electrician.

“Came down and met the staff and that sealed the deal for me.” 

 For more testimonials on our Foundation Electrical Courses click here

The Builder Training Centre (The BTC) offers high quality structured Foundation Electrical Courses, which can be attended as a weekday course (usually Monday to Thursday) or, for those that have commitments during the week, a weekend course (2 consecutive weekends).  Our instructors are qualified, highly experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Tradespersons, so students can take advantage of all the tips of the trade, personal experiences and advice they offer.  Our short courses are intensive, but the atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable which creates a good learning environment. If you have a particular project in mind, or some building plans you wish to gain advice on, our instructors will be more than happy to discuss these with you.

You will be learning electrics from day one and you will be amazed at what you can learn within a short period of time. Please take time to view a selection of our testimonials from students that have attended the Foundation Electrical Courses by clicking here    

You will find our prices are competitive, and include the use of tools and materials for your Foundation Electrical Courses whilst you are here, but for health and safety reasons you are required to have steel toe capped footwear to wear throughout the course.  These can be purchased from reception on your first morning for £20 if required.

Full instruction will be provided in the use of electrical tools, and a wide selection of tools will be available for purchase from reception at any time during or after your course. 

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The 2 day Foundation Electrical course is for students wishing to learn electrics who have little or no experience or tradesmen who have not previously undertaken this type of work. It is ideally suited to those people looking for DIY purposes, or those looking to progress on to the 2 day Foundation Electrical Inspection and Testing course (see below). It covers practical skills from applying Ohms Law and calculating correct fuse ratings to installing and testing circuits.

Tasks will include:

• Wiring up a ring main
• Wiring up a radial circuit
• 3 plate lighting circuit
• 2 way switching
• Intermediate switching
• Fused connection unit
• Outside Light
• Safe Isolation
• Basic Testing  

 You will achieve a basic understanding of:

• Bonding
• Earthing systems
• Safety techniques
• Standard lighting circuits
• 2 way switching
• Intermediate switching
• Ring mains
• Radial circuits
• Fused connection units
• Extractor fans
• Zone requirements and special location installations
• Calculating loading and cable sizing
• Basic testing procedures  

This course is attendance and completion only and does not involve any exams. Included is an assessment for suitability to progress on to any of our electrical qualification courses.

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The 4 day Foundation Electrical course covers the theory and practical skills required to undertake most electrical installations within the domestic environment.  It covers all the elements of the 2 day Foundation Electrical course (see above) and takes you to the next level with additional circuit installation and testing practice, including live testing and fault finding. 

Tasks will include:

• All tasks detailed on our 2 day Foundation Electrical Course
• Completion of test certificates
• Inspection and Testing:
  • Bonding
  • Continuity of CPC’s
  • Ring circuits
  • Continuity of conductors (R1 + R2)
  • Insulation resistance
  • Polarity
  • Earth Fault Loop Impedance (Zs and Ze)
  • Prospective Fault Current (PEFC and PSCC)
  • RCD Testing
  • Fault Finding Techniques 

This course is ideally suited for those students that wish to gain additional electrical training and progress on to the Part P (VRQ Level 2 Domestic Installers) qualification course. You will learn all the required elements of the electrical Inspection and Testing process. This course includes practical experience in preparation for the practical assessments on the Part P course.

This course is attendance and completion only and does not involve any exams. Included is an assessment for suitability to progress on to any of our electrical qualification courses.

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The 2 day Foundation Electrical Inspection & Testing course is suitable for people who have previous experience of electrical installations but wish to enhance their electrical learning to gain further experience in both the installation and inspection and testing processes. You will be tasked with installing various electrical circuits and then carrying out the full range of Inspections and Tests for initial verification.

This course is a natural progression for anyone who has attended our 2 day Foundation Electrical course (see above) and forms the 3rd and 4th day of our 4 day Foundation Electrical course (see above). 

Tasks will include:

• Completion of test certificates
• Inspection and Testing:
  • Bonding
  • Continuity of CPC’s
  • Ring circuits
  • Continuity of conductors (R1 + R2)
  • Insulation resistance
  • Polarity
  • Earth Fault Loop Impedance (Zs and Ze)
  • Prospective Fault Current (PEFC and PSCC)
  • RCD Testing
  • Fault Finding Techniques 

This course is attendance and completion only and does not involve any exams. Included is an assessment for suitability to progress on to any of our electrical qualification courses.

Fact sheets will be supplied on our Foundation Electrical Courses, so there is no need for too many notes! 

After completing the Foundation Electrical Training Courses you will receive a Builder Training Centre Certificate of Continuous Professional Development.  

Foundation Electrical - 2 Day

Foundation Electrical – 4 Day

Add Foundation Electrical to a multi course package

(4 day Foundation Electrical, Plastering, Tiling, Plumbing) 

Total £1,275.00 (inc VAT).  A saving of £155.00!

For More Discounts and Special Offers Click here

For information on our other Electrical Courses please click on the relevant links below:

For Electrical – Which Course? click here

For Part P Courses click here

For City & Guilds 2382-12 17th Edition Courses click here

For City & Guilds 2392-10 Inspection & Testing Courses click here

For City & Guilds 2391-10 Inspection & Testing Courses click here

For City & Guilds 2391-10 Practical Pre-Assessment Courses click here

For City & Guilds 2394 Initial Verification Courses click here

For City & Guilds 2395 Periodic Inspection & Testing Courses click here

For City & Guilds 2396 Design Of Electrical Installation Courses click here

For City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Courses click here 

You are welcome to visit The Builder Training Centre at any time during opening hours (8.00 am until 6.00 pm) either during the week or at weekends to see our facilities first hand. No appointment is required and you will be made very welcome.  Why not come and meet our electrical instructors and speak to our electrical students and see for yourself what you can achieve from each course?

We are confident that you will like what you see and will want to learn basic electrics with The Builder Training Centre.

Why not give Elaine, Sally or Andy a call, who will be more than happy to assist, on 0800 389 2775  or  0208 649 934

Or send an enquiry  by clicking here

To apply for a course by sending an on-line application form click here

To view our colour brochure click here

We are a totally independent company trading as Builder Training Centres Ltd

All our foundation electrical courses are held at our electrical training school in Surrey, Greater London 

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