Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts, tuition fees are free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. You'll need GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above and GCSE English at grade 3 or above to join. The course takes one year and covers both practical electrical installation skills in a workshop and technical knowledge in the classroom. Teaching comes from industry-trained staff with hands-on experience in the trade.
Who this course is for
A wide range of courses are available within this diverse sector offering varied job opportunities in trade areas and technical and professional roles. This courses will focus on enhancing skills in the electrical installations field. You will develop practical skills in a workshop and develop technical knowledge in a classroom environment. You will learn the core skills for your specialism from industry trained and highly experienced staff.
Entry requirements
Achieve GCSE maths at grade 4 or above and GCSE English at grade 3 or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in electrical installation through hands-on workshop sessions.
You'll build technical knowledge of electrical systems and how they work.
You'll learn core skills in your electrical specialism from experienced industry professionals.
You'll understand safe working practices relevant to electrical installation work.
You'll apply your knowledge to real installation tasks in a supervised workshop environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based technical study. Classroom lessons cover the underpinning knowledge for electrical installation. Workshop sessions let you develop and practise hands-on skills. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written or knowledge-based tests as set by City and Guilds for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer: fitting and maintaining electrical systems in buildings.
Domestic electrician: wiring and electrical work in homes and flats.
Commercial electrician: electrical installation in offices and retail premises.
Electrical maintenance operative: keeping electrical systems safe and working.
Electrical improver: supporting qualified electricians on site while building experience.
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 demonstrate competence as a qualified electrician.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671): covers the wiring regulations all practising electricians need to understand.
Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3): combines on-the-job training with technical study for those who secure an employer.
