Electrical Trade Foundations
Learn the theory, safety rules and trade vocabulary of the electrical trade, and map your route to a recognised qualification in your country.
Your Readiness Proof
A passed theory assessment on electrical fundamentals and safety, a technical glossary in your working language and a personal route plan to apprenticeship, retraining or recognition in your country.
What this course is — and is not
This course teaches theory, safety principles and terminology. It does not qualify you to carry out work on electrical installations, which requires the recognised qualification in your country. Practical training takes place with recognised training providers or employers.
Who this is for
- People planning to enter the electrical trade in Europe
- Electricians trained abroad preparing for recognition
- Career changers considering retraining
Better to start elsewhere
- Anyone seeking permission to carry out electrical work — this course does not qualify you to work on electrical installations
What you will be able to do
- Explain core electrical principles and calculations
- Describe the five safety rules and safe working in theory
- Read basic circuit diagrams and symbols
- Use trade vocabulary on site
- Choose your route to a recognised qualification
Modules and lessons
1Electrical basics
3 lessons
- Voltage, current and resistance
- Ohm's law
- Power and energy
2Circuits
3 lessons
- Series and parallel
- Symbols and diagrams
- Measurement principles
3Safety
3 lessons
- The five safety rules
- Protective measures
- Hazards and accident prevention
4Installations
3 lessons
- Building installations overview
- Protective devices
- European and national standards
5Trade language
3 lessons
- Tools and materials
- Site communication
- Documentation
6Your route
3 lessons
- Apprenticeship and retraining
- Recognition
- Employers and trade bodies
Your mentor
A master electrician or vocational trainer in the electrical trade.
A course mentor reviews your assignments within three business days, and you have 3 one-to-one calls. Weekly group clinic. A coordinator keeps your plan on track, and messages are answered within one business day.
Your result tracker
Every week your tracker shows what is done, what is next and what your mentor said. Your coordinator checks in if a checkpoint slips.
- Week 2 · CheckpointElectrical basics
- Week 4 · CheckpointCircuits
- Week 6 · CheckpointSafety
- Week 7 · CheckpointInstallations
- Week 9 · CheckpointTrade language
- Week 11 · CheckpointYour route
- Week 12Readiness Proof submitted and reviewed
- After the course+30 days: post-course follow-up
After the course
30 days of post-course mentor support: send one updated version of your result for review and ask follow-up questions. 12 months of access to materials and monthly alumni clinics for three months.
Format and time
Video lessons, practical assignments with written feedback, weekly live clinic and a final project. 5–6 hours a week.
Requirements
A laptop or desktop computer, a stable internet connection and about 5–6 hours a week.
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement, issued when your final project passes review.
This is a MAKE ME FIT certificate with a public verification link. It is not a state qualification or a professional licence.