The fundamental objective of this qualification is to enable candidates to develop the competences to allow them to carry out electrical installation work in dwellings. It references only those skills necessary to carry out domestic electrical installation work in accordance with standard circuit arrangements. The necessary competences to carry out the inspection and testing of newly installed electrical installation work in dwellings are also included in the qualification. The successful candidate will be considered to have achieved competence, specifically as a Domestic Electrical Installer. They will not be considered to have achieved the recognised competence required to operate as an electrician .

The first week of 5 days is designed to cover the 17 modules of the Domestic Installer Part P regulations and will provide specific training for the practical and theoretical assessments, together with inspection and testing to IEE Standards.

A good basic knowledge of electricity and relevant experience is a requirement for this course and WATA may recommend that the Domestic Electrical Installer - Electrical Fundamentals be taken first.

The second week of 5 days is an intensive practical and theoretical assessment, covering the 17 modules of the VRQ qualification. The last day will be spent on the Building Regulations and subsequent exam. All parts must be successfully completed in order to gain the VRQ Level 2 Award, (Part P)