Electrical trainee programme

Up to £10,500 per trainee is available to support electrical trainees from under-represented groups - this can include those living outside London - for both short course qualifications and work-based learning.

Electrical trainee programme

Please note – all funding for the financial year 2024/2025 has now been fully allocated


The electrical trainee programme includes a contribution of up to £325 per week towards a salary for up to 20 weeks (£6,500) plus £4,000 towards the cost of short courses.

Courses often supported, dependent on the individuals’ requirements, include:

  • City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation - this would be the priority course for a trainee to attend
  • Manual handling
  • Working at heights
  • Boom and scissor lift courses
  • PAT testing
  • Courses that cover LAN networks - wireless control technologies
  • DMX course - covering the remote control of fixtures, dimmers
    and accessories
  • 18th edition - a BS7671 course
  • Temp BS7909 qualification

"ScreenSkills have supported me by providing funding towards professional qualifications. So far, I’ve obtained my IPAF, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Building regulations. In the New Year I’m booked on to the Part P Domestic Installer training which will help towards becoming a fully qualified electrician.”

Electrical trainee Emma Goldsmith

Trainees must take part in both short course training and work-based learning for the funds to be claimed and production will book and pay for the courses as advised by the electrical team.

For more information, contact Jen Rooks.

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