PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course

This is a Pre-Part P foundation electrical course. It takes 2 days and covers basic electrical theory and practical. It is not intended as a replacement for a Part P Electrical course, it serves merely as an introduction to it. Students must be aware that they will require a Part P qualification or registration if their electrical work requires it under current building regulations.

All students on the following courses receive this course free as City & Guilds 6129 with LOGIC, City & Guilds with LOGIC and City & Guilds NVQ 2 in Plumbing.

The course is aimed at students with little or no previous electrical experience  and/or qualifications. After successfully completing the course students then progress onto the Part P electrical courses; either the Bpec Part P Defined Scope electrical course or the Bpec Part P Full Scope electrical course.

After successfully completing a certificated Part P course and registering with a Part P scheme the person will be able to legally offer electrical work in domestic dwellings together with their plumbing work. The majority of plumbers are asked to carry out minor electrical work such as installing electric showers, central heating wiring or lighting circuits in bathrooms. This work can be sub-contracted out, but it means you will be dependant on a sparky turning up. It is much better to be able to offer the work yourself once you are competent and qualified to do so.

For more information on the PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course please see our theory overview page:

PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course theory overview:

The course is taught in our modern electrical training centre. There is a maximum of 8 students on the course.

Foundation electrical theory topics include:

• Basic electrical theory
• Safe isolation
• Wiring principles
• Introduction to using a test multi-meter
• Part P regulations and qualifications

The course assumes no previous electrical knowledge and only basic mathematical skills (don't worry!) The course links into Bpec's Part P course although students who feel confident in their electrical ability should take the direct entry route into the Part P courses without the need for taking this Pre-Part P course.

There are no written examinations or practical tests on this course. This allows students to concentrate of the electrical theory and practical skills without any examination pressure. A certificate of attendance is issue to all students who complete the course.

For more information please see the practical overview tab:

PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course pratical overview:

Each student will have access to an individual Pre-Part P electrical training board, tool kit and safety equipment. The electrical training board is the same as the Part P training board. It contains a consumer unit, ring main, lighting circuit, fused spur, central heating wiring and meter tails.

The practical course starts with basic electrical wiring skills, including safe isolation. No previous electrical skills or experience is assumed. Our relaxed and knowledgeable tutors will assist students as they progress from the basics.

For more information on the PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course please see the FAQs tab.

PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course  FAQs

Q - I have never thought of offering minor electrical work and have no electrical experience, why should I take the course?

A - The course is aimed a people who have no electrical experience and who may wish to offer minor electrical work after completing a certificated Part P course with us or another training provider. Being able offer electrical work as well as plumbing work will only be of benefit to you and your customers.

Q - I am not a plumber but thinking of training to become an sparky, would this course benefit me?

A - Yes, it would serve as a useful introduction to basic electrical theory and wiring.

Q - Which plumbing courses include this Pre-Part P course as a free course?

A - City & Guilds 6129 with LOGIC, City & Guilds with LOGIC and City & Guilds NVQ 2 in Plumbing.

Q - Why should I choose PPL for a  PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course?

A - We have trained hundreds of people for Part P and our resources are second to none. This was the comment from a Bpec external verifier on our Part P facilities:

"PPL have created an excellent Part P training and assessment facility, well done to all concerned", Ian Palmer, Bpec Certification Ltd.

And we also do not charge for further training and assessment if it is need for a successful pass.

Q - What are you course times for the PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course ?

A - Runs on a Thursday and Friday (9am - 4pm), this allows students to take the next Bpec Part P course on the following Monday - Friday (or Saturday for the full scope).

Q - How much deposit is required?

A - Full payment is required on booking.

Q- How do I get more information about the  PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course?

A - Call us on 0845 2600 966 or request a brochure pack

Q- How do I book a place on the  PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course?

A - Book online for your chosen date or call us on 0845 2600 966.

Q- Where do people come from to take  PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course?

A - We train people from all over the UK for the PPL Pre-Part P foundation electrical course, York, Leeds, Newcastle, Barnsley, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester, Scunthorpe, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Stockport, Liverpool, Bolton, Oldham, Warrington, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Harrogate, Derby, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Darlington, Rotherham, Doncaster, Nottingham, Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Humberside, Grimsby, Cleveland, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Lincoln, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Northern England, Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands they come from national plumbing and heating companies, self-employed plumbers, builders, gas engineers, solar electrical engineers and renewable energy engineers, London, South East, Bristol, Birmingham, UK.