Free Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. You'll focus on commercial and domestic electrical installations, spending a large amount of time in a simulated working environment. The course covers the practical skills needed for the electrical installations industry. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English, maths and science, or a Level 1 Electrical Installations qualification with good academic potential. You should also be physically fit and comfortable working at heights.
Who this course is for
This course is excellent at providing you with the essential practical skills needed for the electrical installations industry. During your study you will focus on commercial domestic and electrical installations with a large amount of time in a simulated working environment. You will need to be physically fit and not afraid of working at heights. This is a nationally recognised qualification for the electrical industry and could assist you in gaining employment.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and must include English maths and science or Level 1 Electrical Installations with good academic potential.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in domestic electrical installations
You'll work on commercial electrical installations in a simulated environment
You'll learn to work safely at heights and in physical environments
You'll apply industry standards and safe working practices
You'll gain hands-on experience with electrical wiring and circuits
You'll build knowledge of electrical systems used in buildings and structures
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical sessions in a simulated working environment at Peterborough College. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and tests that reflect real electrical installations work. You'll be assessed on both your technical knowledge and your ability to apply skills in a hands-on setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer, working on domestic and commercial properties
Electrician's mate, supporting qualified electricians on site
Electrical maintenance operative, maintaining building systems
Domestic installer, fitting wiring and consumer units in homes
Construction electrician, working on new-build projects
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, the qualification electricians need to work toward JIB Gold Card status and full trade recognition.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671), the wiring regulations qualification employers expect.
Electrical apprenticeship at Level 3, combining work and study toward becoming a fully qualified electrician.
