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NQ SECTT PRE-APPRENTICES (AUG -JAN) LEVEL 5

  • Start date:   August 2026
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Short Full-time

NQ SECTT PRE-APPRENTICES (AUG -JAN) LEVEL 5

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.

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Start date – August 2026
End date –  February 2027
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

Applicants must hold at least one of the following:

  • National 5 Mathematics (Application of Mathematics and Numeracy do not meet this requirement), or
  • NQ Electrical Installation Level 5 qualification, or
  • Foundation Apprenticeship in a related subject

It is preferable that applicants also hold one of the following:

  • National 5 Physics, or
  • National 5 Engineering Science

This course is primarily aimed at applicants aged 16–21, although applications are welcome from all age groups.

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.

Interview Questions 

General Motivation & Background 

  • What made you choose this course? 
  • What do you hope to achieve by the end of this course? 
  • What do you think are the most important qualities for someone working in construction?

Skills & Learning Preferences 

  • How do you prefer to learn – hands-on, visual, written, or a mix? 
  • What subjects or skills do you feel most confident in? 
  • This course involves workshop practical and classroom theory work - Are there any areas you think you might need extra support with? 

Reflection & Commitment 

  • What are you most looking forward to on this course? 
  • What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you? 
  • Are you comfortable following health and safety procedures? 

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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