Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Burnley. Classes run full-time at Burnley College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year and covers electrical science, health and safety, installation methods, and wiring regulations. You'll work in well-equipped workshops, selecting cables, installing containment, wiring lighting and power circuits, terminating accessories, and carrying out testing and fault finding. To start, you'll need three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation is a practical, industry focused course that builds core knowledge and hands on skills for entry level roles and progression to an apprenticeship. You will cover electrical science, health and safety, installation methods, and regulations awareness, then apply them to tasks such as selecting cables and protective devices, installing containment, wiring lighting and power circuits, terminating accessories, and carrying out safe testing and basic fault finding. Training takes place in realistic workshops with industry experienced tutors, and assessment blends knowledge tests with observed practical assignments and portfolio evidence. On completion, you are ready to progress to an Electrical Installation Apprenticeship and move toward site based improver roles.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll study electrical science and principles used in installation work.
You'll apply health, safety, and environmental practices to electrical tasks.
You'll select cables, protective devices, and containment systems such as conduit, trunking, and cable tray.
You'll wire lighting and power circuits to specification.
You'll terminate and connect accessories correctly.
You'll carry out testing and basic fault finding to safe working practices.
You'll read and work from technical drawings and site standards.
How you will learn
You'll train in workshops equipped with industry-standard tools, test instruments, and technical drawings. Assessment combines written or online knowledge tests with observed practical assignments. You'll plan, install, and verify circuits to specification. A portfolio of evidence supports your practical assessments throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burnley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer, entry-level site installation work
Electrical improver, working toward full site competence
Electrical apprentice, progressing through a structured apprenticeship
Maintenance electrician, supporting building services teams
Electrical labourer, assisting qualified electricians on site
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. This is the qualification electricians need to demonstrate full occupational competence and apply for an ECS Gold Card.
Electrical Installation Apprenticeship (Level 3). A structured work-based route that combines on-the-job training with further study, leading to recognised trade status.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). Covers the current wiring regulations in depth, useful for those moving into inspection and testing roles.
