Free Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Central Bedfordshire College Dunstable Campus, part-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete, giving you time to build your knowledge at a manageable pace. You'll cover the core skills and technical understanding needed to work in electrical installations in buildings and structures. This is a City and Guilds diploma electrical installations qualification, recognised by employers in the electrical trades.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of electrical science and how they apply to installations in buildings.
You'll study wiring systems, cables, and the equipment used in electrical installations.
You'll learn how to work safely with electricity, including relevant health and safety regulations.
You'll understand how to inspect and test electrical installations.
You'll learn how to read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.
You'll develop knowledge of earthing systems and protection methods.
You'll study the requirements of the wiring regulations that govern electrical work in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Dunstable Campus. Assessment combines written assignments, practical tasks, and end-of-unit tests. You'll be assessed on both your technical knowledge and your ability to apply it. The City and Guilds Diploma is assessed through a combination of externally set assessments and internally assessed portfolio work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Central Bedfordshire College Dunstable Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer. Install wiring and electrical systems in buildings.
Domestic electrician. Carry out electrical work in homes and residential properties.
Electrical improver. Support qualified electricians on commercial and domestic sites.
Maintenance electrician. Maintain and repair electrical systems in buildings.
Electrical labourer or trainee. Entry-level site support while building trade experience.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The next step for electricians working toward full qualification and a JIB Gold Card.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). Covers the current wiring regulations and is required for qualified electrical work.
AM2 Assessment. The industry end-point assessment that, combined with your Level 3 NVQ, leads to recognised electrician status.
