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Full-timeLevel 2

Diploma Electrical Installations, Level 2

This qualification allows you to acquire the knowledge and craft skills of electrical installation. It does not require occupational evidence from the workplace, so is suitable if you do not currently work within the electrical industry but who may wish to do so. The qualification will give you an opportunity to practice and be assessed in a secure environment on the installation of wiring systems…

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What you’ll do

  1. Practise installation

    Develop wiring and hand skills in the workshop.

  2. Understand electrical principles

    Study electrical science and become familiar with the IET On-Site Guide.

  3. Work safely

    Learn safe working, installation practices and tools and equipment.

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Is this course for me?

This qualification allows you to acquire the knowledge and craft skills of electrical installation. It does not require occupational evidence from the workplace, so is suitable if you do not currently work within the electrical industry but who may wish to do so. The qualification will give you an opportunity to practice and be assessed in a secure environment on the installation of wiring systems together with the relevant theory of electrical installation. You will become familiar with the IET On-Site Guide and gain knowledge of electrical science and principles, to gain understanding of electrical circuits. This qualification does not make you an electrician but allows progression to further study.

What you will learn

This course is comprised of practical and theoretical elements to ensure upon completion, you have the necessary skills, understanding, and knowledge to progress to where you wish.

  • 30% of the course involves practical tasks in the workshop, building hand skills, basic requirements, and good practices for electrical installations.
  • 70% of the course is theory on the safe working and health and safety, electrical installation practices, and knowledge of tools and equipment.

If you additionally have a passion for football, the course also offers the opportunity to take part in our Football Academy in conjunction with Billericay Town FC.

Your qualification

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

Entry requirements

Your starting point

GCSEs

9–4

Grades

  • English and Maths
Full entry requirements

GCSEs grades 9-4 in English and Maths 

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How you’ll be assessed

  • Written exam
  • Online exam
  • Practical assessment
  • Written exam
  • Online exam
  • Practical assessment

Where it could lead

Possible next steps
This course
  • Level 3 Electrotechnical apprenticeship

Following successful completion of this course, progression to further study could include: 

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment.

Fees, funding & support

Tuition for ages 16–18

£0

For eligible 16–18-year-olds. Aged 19 or over? Ask the college for your tuition fee.

  • A Level 2 textbook and BS7671:2022 On-Site Guide are required.
  • Gloves, safety glasses and ear protection are optional purchases.

Other published costs

Workwear and protective equipment
Approx. £35
Steel-toe boots — or provide your own
Approx. £24
Trousers — optional
£15

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