Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (part-time)

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  • Start Date: 22/09/2025
  • Course is for: Adult
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This course has been designed to provide an entry point for those wishing to start a career in the Building Services Engineering sector in electrotechnical technology or gain a Level 2 qualification in Electrical Installation. It does not make you a qualified Electrician. Learners will need to have an interest in general Building Services Engineering procedures and processes, with a keen enthusiasm towards learning electrotechnical regulations, principles of electrical science and practical installation skills.

The qualification covers the key aspects of working within the Building Services industry to include a range of practical tasks and the underpinning knowledge for electrical installation work. Units: ? Health and safety in building services engineering ? Principles of Electrical Science ? Electrical installations technology ? Installation of wiring systems and enclosures ? Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering The use of Information Technology will be promoted throughout the study programme along with the skills required for employability and personal development. This qualification does not demonstrate competence to be a qualified electrician but will support the learner’s progression to further study.

Required Entry Qualifications
You must have?achieved both Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4 or above, or hold Functional Skills level 2. If not, you can sit a BKSB test to show you are working at level 2, or achieved other L2 or above industry qualifications. All learners will be informally interviewed at main enrollment to confirm the suitability of the course for their requirements and expectations.
Your understanding and skills will be assessed by multiple-choice examinations, and written and practical assignments at intervals throughout the course.

You will be taught be highly experienced members of our electrical team who have years of experience in both teaching and electrical installation.

All assessments are carried out in accordance with City & Guilds assessment strategy.

Learners will be required to wear suitable clothing for workshop activities and steel toe-capped boots IET wiring regs and on-site guides will be provided to support learners in their studies, learners will need to provide stationary materials and a scientific calculator.
When you have successfully completed this qualification, you will be at an Improver/Electrician’s Mate level. After this course, you can work in the electrical industry or you can continue your training to Level 3 to be a step closer to becoming a fully qualified electrician. The below are required to become a qualified electrician. ? Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation ? Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment ? Level 3 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations ? AM2 test

You wil be required to wear suitable clothing for workshop activities and steel toe capped boots, and are also recommended to purchase IET wiring regs and on site guides to support your studies, along with stationary materials and scientific calculator.

There may be costs for uniform and equipment. We’ll let you know more about this at our enrolment events and will help you to source the relevant items through our preferred suppliers, ensuring you get the best rates. There is funding available to help cover some of these costs, if you meet eligibility criteria. Students are required to purchase safety boots to be worn during workshop-based lessons.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old. Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances. If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront.

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