Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Barking
CostFREE
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Barking. Classes run at Training Skills UK on weekends, so you can study on Saturdays or Sundays without giving up your working week. The course takes around 4 months part-time. You'll build the practical and technical skills needed to work as an electrician's mate in the building services engineering sector. This diploma electrical installations qualification does not make you a fully qualified electrician, but it is a solid foundation for a career in the electrical trade.
Who this course is for
Undertaking this standalone qualification will allow you to learn develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Electrical sector. It is for candidates who want to work as electrician's mate in the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make candidates fully qualified electricians.
Entry requirements
There are not set entry requirements for this qualification.
However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of electrical science and how they apply to installations in buildings and structures.
You'll develop knowledge of wiring systems, cables, and electrical components used in building services.
You'll practise safe working practices and understand health and safety requirements on site.
You'll learn how to install and connect electrical equipment under supervision.
You'll understand the regulatory framework that governs electrical work in the UK.
You'll develop skills in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and diagrams.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions and practical skills work. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, practical tasks, and knowledge-based assessments. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course to make sure you're developing the skills and understanding the qualification requires.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Training Skills UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrician's mate. Support qualified electricians on domestic and commercial sites.
Electrical installer. Install wiring and electrical systems in buildings.
Electrical maintenance operative. Carry out routine checks and basic repairs.
Building services operative. Work across electrical and mechanical building systems.
Electrical labourer. Entry-level site support role in the electrical trade.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The next step toward becoming a fully qualified electrician and gaining a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). Covers the wiring regulations that all electricians must know.
AM2 Assessment. The industry end-point assessment that, combined with your Level 3 NVQ, leads to JIB Approved Electrician status.
