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Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Manchester – The Manchester College Openshaw Campus

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 Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the core knowledge and practical skills behind electrical installations in buildings and structures. You'll work through electrotechnical technology, learning how electrical systems are designed, installed, and maintained. This level 2 diploma electrical installations qualification is a strong foundation for moving into an apprenticeship in the electrical trade.

Who this course is for

Do you have a passion for how electrical systems work? Are you interested in learning more about building and maintaining electrical installations in machines and structures? If so, this Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations is the ideal course to begin your journey.

Throughout this yearlong course, you’ll cover a wide range of areas within electrotechnical technology, as you develop the basic skills and experience you will need to progress onto an apprenticeship programme in this sector.

This includes a focus on the principles of electrical science, to lay the foundations for your practical skills, as well as the opportunity to get hands-on and explore electrical installations technology. You’ll also examine health and safety within buildings services engineering.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how electrical systems work in buildings and structures.
  • You'll develop practical skills in installing and maintaining electrical installations.
  • You'll study the principles of electrotechnical technology.
  • You'll learn how to work safely with electrical equipment and follow industry regulations.
  • You'll cover the science behind electrical circuits, components, and wiring systems.
  • You'll build the technical knowledge needed to progress into an electrical apprenticeship.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical hands-on work at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus. Assessment is through a combination of written tests, practical tasks, and coursework that covers the core units of the qualification. You'll be assessed on both your technical knowledge and your ability to apply skills in practical electrical installation scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: fitting and maintaining electrical systems in buildings.
  • Electrician's mate: supporting qualified electricians on site.
  • Electrical apprentice: earning while training toward full electrician status.
  • Maintenance electrician: keeping electrical systems running in commercial premises.
  • Building services operative: working on electrical elements of construction projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment: the qualification electricians need to work toward a JIB Gold Card and full trade recognition.
  • Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3): combines paid work with structured training and leads to recognised electrician status.
  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671): the wiring regulations qualification employers expect of practising electricians.
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