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NQ SECTT PRE-APPRENTICES (Aug -Jan) LEVEL 5

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Short Full-time

NQ SECTT PRE-APPRENTICES (Aug -Jan) LEVEL 5

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

Electricians are in great demand, and this course is aimed at those who want to become fully-qualified electricians and to go on to apply for an electrician apprenticeship, or similar.

Start date – August 2025
End date –  February 2026
SCQF Level -  5
Mode - Short Full Time
Duration - 5 months

This course is backed by the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), which manages the electrical apprenticeship programme in Scotland with the electrical industry and selected colleges.

  • What the course includes

    • Building electrical installations, such as lighting circuits and ring mains, in our electrical workshop 
    • Electrical theory 
    • Health and safety 
    • Working with others 
    • Preparation for entry to an apprenticeship 

Why choose this course

This course provides a solid foundation in electrical installation principles, preparing you for a successful career in the industry. Gain practical skills through hands-on training and real-world projects, ensuring you are apprenticeship ready upon completion 

The course is recognised by the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), which is highly regarded in the industry and the professional route to become a qualified electrician.

Entry requirements

  • Minimum: relevant National 4 qualifications or 
  • Foundation Apprenticeship in a related subject 
  • Candidates also have to satisfy the SECTT-entry requirements. This includes a colour-blindness test and an aptitude test including mathematical skills 
  • Aged between 16 and 21 

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

  • Where it leads

    Modern Apprenticeship for progression toward a fully-qualified electrician; electrical engineering course at a more advanced level. 

Interview arrangements

If you are invited for interview, you will be sent full details of the arrangements through to your email.

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more.

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