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Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Worcester – Heart of Worcestershire College – Full-time

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

Free Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the core knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the electrotechnical industry. You'll study health and safety, electrical science, wiring systems, and how to communicate in building services engineering. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English at grade 3 and maths at grade 4, or a Level 1 Electrical Installation or Electronic Engineering qualification with equivalent GCSE grades.

Who this course is for

Do you have a mechanical mind? Are you curious about how things work? Are you a natural problem solver who likes fixing things? If so, then our Diploma in Electrical Installation, Level 2, could be the perfect course for you. ,

Entry requirements

You require 4 GCSEs at grade 3 and above (A*-D), including English at grade 3 and maths at grade 4 OR a Level 1 Electrical Installation or Level 1 Electronic Engineering qualification with GCSE grade 3 in English and grade 4 in maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety principles in building services engineering environments.
  • You'll understand the principles of electrical science, including circuits and electrical theory.
  • You'll learn electrical installations technology and how systems are designed and operated.
  • You'll install wiring systems and enclosures to industry standards.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working in building services engineering.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through online multiple-choice examinations, practical workshop assessments, and written tasks and project-based activities. Classroom sessions combine theory with hands-on practical work in a workshop setting.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring your own electrician's VDE hand tools, including screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters, a tape measure, a boat spirit level, and a stubby hammer. You'll also need an On-Site Guide, safety boots, work trousers, a College polo shirt, and a scientific calculator. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: install wiring and electrical systems in buildings.
  • Electrical improver: assist qualified electricians on site while building experience.
  • Building services operative: support electrical and mechanical work in construction.
  • Maintenance electrician (trainee): carry out basic electrical maintenance under supervision.

What you could study next

This diploma is a step toward further qualifications in the electrotechnical industry. You could progress to the Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical Qualification, which is needed to work as a fully qualified electrician. The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation is another option, as is the T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction with an Electrotechnical Engineering specialism. An apprenticeship at Level 3 is also a common next step.

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