Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) L2160 courses
- Level 1 Electrical Installation Diploma L1112 courses
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation L254 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation L231 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation L114 courses
- Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Electrical) L11 course
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
Improver role below electrician; can progress via a Level 2/3 electrical installation apprenticeship to become a qualified electrician.
- Level 3 Advanced Electrical Installation Diploma L388 courses
Courses for this career
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Level 1
- Level 1 Electrical Installation Diploma L1112 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation L114 courses
- Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Electrical) L11 course
Level 2
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) L2160 courses
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation L254 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation L231 courses
- Level 2 Electrical Installation Diploma L21 course
Level 3
- Level 3 Advanced Electrical Installation Diploma L388 courses