Level 1 Methods & Procedures Revision Notes – Electrical Installation
Level 1 Methods & Procedures revision notes for electrical learners. 15 pages on tools, fixings, wiring systems, BS 7671, site roles and quick-fire facts.
These notes cover the Level 1 Methods & Procedures course one week at a time. They’re written in plain language with clear tables and step-by-step methods, and each week is linked to the LO1–LO3 assignment outcomes. They were written by a practising electrician and college lecturer, so everything is grounded in real site practice.
What’s covered:
Week 1 – Hand tools: choosing the right tool, 1000 V insulated tools, safety rules, damaged tools and tool paperwork
Week 2 – Power tools and site voltages: why 110 V is used on site, plug colours, cordless and battery safety, user checks, EAWR and PUWER
Week 3 – Fixings: matching fixings to masonry, plasterboard and timber; checking for hidden services before drilling; wall plug colours and sizes
Week 4 – Drill bits and tool care: drill modes (rotary, hammer, SDS), fitting bits safely, maintaining tools and a five-step method for fixing problems
Week 5 – Components and British Standards: cables, accessories and protective devices, IP ratings, conductor colours, and BS vs BS EN
Weeks 6 and 8 – Wiring systems: recognising, choosing and installing twin and earth, conduit, trunking, SWA, MICC and tray
Week 7 – Accessories, protection and earthing: consumer units, overload vs fault current, wiring a plug, switching arrangements and bonding
Week 9 – Checking completed work: safe isolation, why joints must be tight, common faults and who is affected by poor work
Week 10 – Documentation and regulations: why records matter, plus EAWR, CDM 2015 and BS 7671
Weeks 12–14 – Working on site: roles and responsibilities, communication, managing conflict and the cost of poor communication
It finishes with an Exam quick-fire facts page covering the key points for the LO1–LO3 assignment, for last-minute revision.
It’s an A4 PDF, ready to print or read on screen.




