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Building electrician course

From electrical basics to a site signed off by Consuel: understand the danger, read a diagram, build a compliant consumer unit and grow your career in a trade that is hiring.

  • 15 five-minute lessons
  • 3 levels
  • 13-page PDF guide
  • English & French
  • Certificate of completion
Human-essential

Why an electrician stays essential in the age of AI

  1. A consumer unit is wired in a cramped cupboard with hands, a screwdriver and a tester.
  2. Every old house hides cables that match no plan; you find them by opening walls, not by reading a file.
  3. Before power goes on, someone has to test, sign and take responsibility for a family's safety.

Is it for you? Five signs

  • You are careful by nature.
  • You like neat, logical work.
  • You read diagrams without getting lost.
  • You don't mind small spaces and ladders.
  • You want a trade that is always hiring.

Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.

Thinking about a career change? Read our complete career change guide →

What you'll be able to do

The programme

Level 1 – Beginner

  1. D1Role, workplaces, qualifications
  2. D2The basic quantities
  3. D3Electric shock and prevention
  4. D4Symbols, single-line, plan
  5. D5Tools, cables, colours

Level 2 – Intermediate

  1. I1Working dead
  2. I2Protection and layout
  3. I3Cross-section and rating
  4. I4Protecting against faults
  5. I5Tests, Consuel, handover

Level 3 – Expert

  1. E1Survey and making safe
  2. E2The 2024 series and timeline
  3. E3EV charging and self-consumption
  4. E4Low current and home automation
  5. E5Quotes, team, company

The full guide: 6 chapters

  1. The fundamentals of the job
  2. Carrying out an installation
  3. Figures & benchmarks
  4. The toolkit
  5. Textbook case: renovation
  6. Electrician's glossary

Prices

Full guide
€6.90

The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.

3-level path
€9.90

15 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.

Complete Pack
€12.90

Path + full guide, English and French editions included.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the building electrician course?

A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 15 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.

Will AI replace an electrician?

A consumer unit is wired in a cramped cupboard with hands, a screwdriver and a tester. Every old house hides cables that match no plan; you find them by opening walls, not by reading a file. Before power goes on, someone has to test, sign and take responsibility for a family's safety.

Is the course available in English and French?

Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.

How do I receive the course?

Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.

Is the certificate an official qualification?

No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.

Can I get a refund?

Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.

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