Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Oxford. Evening classes run at Blackbird Leys, one evening a week over a year, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. These diploma electrical installations classes cover practical installation work alongside electrical technology, science, and health and safety. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification with GCSE English and maths at grade 4.
Who this course is for
With this Electrical Installation Level 2 study programme at Blackbird Leys Technology College, you will receive teaching grounded in employability within the electro-technical industry. Alongside developing practical skills in electrical installation, you will learn essential technology, science and health and safety required for electrical installation work. This programme has a large practical element to give you the experience and skills required by the industry including installation, inspection and testing of electrical circuits and systems. This is the best route for those who want to work as electricians but who cannot find an apprenticeship.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 3 or above including English language and maths or achievement on a relevant Level 1 course plus GCSE English language and maths at grade 4. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop hands-on electrical installation skills in a practical workshop setting.
You'll learn the electrical technology underpinning installation work in buildings and structures.
You'll study the science relevant to electro-technical work.
You'll apply health and safety requirements for electrical installation.
You'll gain the knowledge employers expect from an electrical installer at Level 2.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom and workshop based, with a strong practical element throughout. You'll learn through hands-on installation tasks as well as taught sessions covering theory, science, and health and safety. Assessment combines practical work and written or online tests, in line with the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackbird Leys will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer. Entry-level installation work in buildings and structures.
Electrician's mate. Supporting qualified electricians on site.
Electrical maintenance operative. Routine maintenance in commercial or residential settings.
Apprentice electrician. Combine work and further training toward full qualification.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The next step for electricians working toward a JIB Gold Card and full competence recognition.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). The wiring regulations qualification most employers expect alongside practical NVQ completion.
Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines on-the-job training with further qualifications for those moving into employed roles.
