Free Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Milton Keynes. Evening classes run at Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This City and Guilds diploma electrical installations qualification covers the core knowledge and practical skills needed to work in electrical installations in buildings and structures. The course runs over 36 hours part-time. You'll finish with a level 2 diploma electrical installations certificate that employers in the electrical sector recognise.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of electrical science and how they apply to installations.
You'll study wiring systems, cables, and containment used in buildings.
You'll learn how to apply health and safety regulations on electrical work.
You'll understand how to inspect and test electrical installations.
You'll cover the requirements of BS 7671, the UK wiring regulations.
You'll develop knowledge of earthing and bonding systems.
You'll learn how to read and interpret electrical diagrams and drawings.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at the campus on weekday evenings. Learning combines taught sessions with practical exercises covering electrical theory and installation techniques. Assessment is through a combination of written tests and practical assignments that reflect real installation tasks. You'll be assessed on both your knowledge and your ability to apply it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer, working on wiring in new and existing buildings.
Solar PV installer, fitting solar panel systems on homes and commercial properties.
Electrical maintenance operative, carrying out routine checks and repairs.
Electrical labourer, supporting qualified electricians on site.
Domestic installer, working on household electrical systems under supervision.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The qualification most electricians need to work unsupervised and apply for an ECS Gold Card.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). Deepens your knowledge of wiring regulations, often required alongside an NVQ.
Level 3 Diploma in Solar PV Installation. A route into the growing renewables sector if you want to specialise in solar energy systems.
