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Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Wolverhampton – City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road 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 Electrical Installation Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run full-time during the day at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. The course runs for one year. You'll need a Level 1 electrical qualification, GCSE maths at grade 4 or above, and GCSE English at grade 3 or above to apply. Adults with relevant industry experience will be considered on an individual basis. You'll study the regulations electricians must follow, the scientific principles behind electrical systems, and the practical skills needed to work in the electrotechnical industry.

Who this course is for

Whether you have recently left school or want to make a career change this course will prepare you to work in the industry and qualify you to work as an electrician's mate.

You will gain an understanding of the regulations electricians are legally bound to comply with and the scientific principles on which electrical applications are based on. You will also learn the practical skills to enable you to work within the electrotechnical industry.

This course can be studied full-time or part-time over one year.

Entry requirements

To access this course you are required to have:

Level 1 electrical qualification GCSE maths at grade 4 or above GCSE English at grade 3 or above Adult learners without the necessary qualifications, but with relevant industry/work experience, will be considered on an individual basis.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the regulations electricians are legally required to follow.
  • You'll study the scientific principles behind electrical applications.
  • You'll develop practical skills for working in the electrotechnical industry.
  • You'll gain knowledge of electrical systems and how they are installed.
  • You'll learn how to work safely on electrical tasks.
  • You'll build the skills to work as an electrician's mate.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining theory and practical work. Assessment includes written tests covering electrical science and regulations, alongside practical assessments of your installation skills. The course is delivered full-time during the day over one year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrician's mate. Work alongside qualified electricians on installations.
  • Electrical installation operative. Carry out supervised electrical work on site.
  • Electrical maintenance assistant. Support maintenance teams in commercial or industrial settings.
  • Trainee electrician. Entry-level role while working toward further qualifications.

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 practise as a qualified electrician.
  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). Covers the wiring regulations in depth and is widely required by employers.
  • Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines work-based training with study toward full electrician status.
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