Free Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Marchwood. Classes run full-time at Marchwood Construction and Marine Technologies Training Centre. The course takes one year and covers fitting and repairing electrical circuits and wiring, electrical theory, safety rules, regulations, and security systems. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 and a Science subject. This City and Guilds level 2 diploma electrical installations qualification is a solid foundation for a career as an electrical installer.
Who this course is for
Being an electrical engineer is a skilled, responsible, well paid vocation for which there are many different avenues of employment.This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to press ahead with your ambitions, as well as gain a highly recognised qualification.Importantly, you will learn how to fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring. You will also develop a full understanding of safety rules, electrical theory, regulation and security systems.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 3 and above to include:* English Language grade 4* Maths grade 4* Science In addition, you should have a keen interest in a career in the electrical industry.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring.
You'll develop an understanding of electrical theory and how circuits work.
You'll study the safety rules and regulations that govern electrical work in buildings and structures.
You'll gain knowledge of security systems and how they are installed.
You'll learn how to work safely and responsibly on electrical installations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom and practical workshop setting at the centre. Learning combines theory sessions with hands-on practical work. Assessment is through a mix of written tests and practical tasks that demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the units of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Marchwood Construction and Marine Technologies Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer, fitting wiring and circuits in buildings
Domestic electrician, working on homes and residential properties
Commercial electrician, working on offices and commercial sites
Electrical maintenance technician, keeping systems safe and operational
Security systems installer, fitting alarms and access control
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, the qualification electricians need to work toward a recognised industry card such as an ECS Gold Card.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671), the wiring regulations qualification many employers expect.
Electrical apprenticeship at Level 3, combining work-based training with further study.
