The trade at a glance.
A building electrician installs the electrical systems of homes, shops and offices: distribution boards, circuits, sockets, lighting, earthing. They also carry out repairs and, increasingly, install solar panels.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Objectives of the programme.
Read and interpret a wiring diagram
Carry out a domestic installation that meets standards
Wire and connect a distribution board
Diagnose a fault and work safely
Skills acquired
- Electrical basics: voltage, current, power
- Cable pulling, recessing and trunking
- Wiring lighting and socket circuits
- Protection: circuit breakers, RCDs, earthing
- Introduction to solar photovoltaics
- Electrical risk prevention
Equipment and tools
Curriculum module by module.
- Electrical quantities
- Electrical risks and prevention
- Tools and measurements
- Reading wiring diagrams
- Lighting and socket circuits
- Recessing and trunking
- Wiring a distribution board
- Circuit breakers and RCDs
- Earthing
- Diagnostic method
- Panels, batteries and inverters
- Sizing a solar kit
- Complete installation of a room
- Costing and technical file
- Presentation to a jury
- Internship with a partner company
- Supervised by a mentor
- Review and job preparation
And after the programme?
Working for a company
Our network of partner companies hosts interns and recruits our learners.
Starting your own business
New installations, repairs, solar kits: electricians have several sources of income to launch their own business. The institute helps them build their offer, secure their first jobs and connect with equipment suppliers.
Our supportDIGITAL & AI IN THIS TRADE
Wiring diagram software, solar sizing apps, home automation: digital tools open up more technical, better-paid jobs for electricians.
“Digital skills and AI” moduleEntry requirements
- BEPC or equivalent level
- Minimum age 17
- Able to work at height
- Orientation test and interview
Free pre-registration with no commitment, followed by an orientation test and an interview at the institute.