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Industrial electrician – distance learning

Would you like to work with electrical and automation systems in industry? This programme gives you the skills needed to install, maintain and commission electrical and automation equipment.

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About the programme

As an industrial electrician, you work with electrical equipment and automation systems. Your work may include installation, servicing, maintenance and commissioning.

The programme is delivered through distance learning, with some practical laboratory sessions taking place on-site. At the end of the programme, you complete approximately 15 weeks of workplace-based learning.

The programme is approved for certification by ECY, the Swedish electrical industry's vocational training body.

Key facts

Study format: Distance learning
Study pace: Full-time, 75 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 1,500
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: –

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need to have completed compulsory school or have equivalent knowledge. You also need a passing grade in Mathematics 1a, 1b or 1c, or the equivalent previous course Mathematics A.

If you already have relevant professional skills or knowledge, these may be assessed and recognised, which could shorten the time needed to complete the programme.

After the programme

You can work in roles such as:

  • electrical panel assembler
  • electrical and instrumentation assembler
  • automation electrician.

Further studies

You can continue your studies in areas such as:

  • electrical power distribution
  • electrical power engineering
  • power converter technology
  • electrical power systems service and maintenance.

Good to know

You pay for your own course materials, work clothing and any other costs related to the programme.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52