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Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus, part-time over one year. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though some learners may be eligible for funding. You'll cover installing electrical wiring systems, inspecting and testing installations, and working safely on site. The course requires GCSEs at grade C (4) or above in maths and English, or a Level 1 electrical qualification. These diploma electrical installations classes cover domestic, commercial, and industrial settings, giving you a broad base for work in the electrical services industry.

Who this course is for

You will learn the basics of how to install electrical wiring systems, inspect and test electrical installations, provide technical information to customers and how to maintain a safe working environment. This course is essential to those wishing to become electrical installation engineers.

As the fast track course is delivered in one year, you have the potential to achieve your qualification a year earlier than the standard route, making this the ideal route to get you into work or further study as soon as possible.

Entry requirements

You need GCSEs Grade C (4) or above in maths and English skills or a Level 1 electrical qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to install electrical wiring systems in buildings and structures.
  • You'll learn how to inspect and test electrical installations to required standards.
  • You'll learn how to maintain a safe working environment on site.
  • You'll learn how to provide technical information to customers.
  • You'll gain knowledge of domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical installation.
  • You'll develop understanding of electrical control systems, machinery, and equipment.

How you will learn

The course blends hands-on practical sessions with classroom theory. You'll be assessed through a set of knowledge and skills assessments that you complete during the course. These are designed to demonstrate what you can do as well as what you know.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer, fitting wiring systems in homes and commercial buildings
  • Domestic electrician, carrying out first and second fix electrical work
  • Electrical maintenance technician, servicing and maintaining electrical systems
  • Building services electrician, working on new construction and refurbishment projects
  • Industrial electrician, working with machinery and control systems in manufacturing

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2365) at the same college, the next step toward becoming a fully qualified electrician.
  • Electrical Installation Apprenticeship, combining paid work with further study toward a Level 3 qualification.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, required for a JIB Gold Card and recognised by employers across the industry.
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