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Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Harlow

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free if you're unemployed or on a low income. Contact Harlow College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time over one year. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though financial support including bursaries and grants may be available. You'll need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths to join. The course covers scientific principles, wiring systems and enclosures, and electrical installations technology. It's a step toward an electrician apprenticeship or employment in the building services industry.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for you if you are a 16-19 year old learner, who wishes to work as an electrician in the building services industry. It has been designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a platform from which to progress through further into an apprenticeship programme or into employment. This route at Level 2 is a step towards becoming a competent electrician.

The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the skills required within the electrotechnical sector. You will cover compulsory aspects such as:

Scientific Principles Installation of wiring systems and enclosures Electrical Installations Technology

Entry requirements

4’s in English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the scientific principles that underpin electrical work.
  • You'll learn how to install wiring systems and enclosures safely.
  • You'll study electrical installations technology and how it applies on the job.
  • You'll develop health and safety knowledge for the electrotechnical sector.
  • You'll build practical skills through hands-on workshop sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions, skills demonstrations, and formal taught sessions. Individual projects use specially designed learning materials on a Virtual Learning Environment. Classes run 2.5 days per week during the day at Harlow College.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to budget around £150 for textbooks, uniform, boots, a toolkit, pens, stationery, and folders. Harlow College will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer. Entry-level role in domestic or commercial electrical work.
  • Apprentice electrician. Earn while you train toward a full electrical qualification.
  • Building services operative. Work on electrical systems in new-build or refurbishment projects.
  • Electrical maintenance assistant. Support qualified electricians on maintenance contracts.

What you could study next

This qualification is a step toward a Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Technology, which electricians need to work toward full competence and a JIB Gold Card. Many learners move into an electrician apprenticeship after completing this course, combining on-the-job training with further study. A Level 3 qualification opens the door to working as a qualified electrician in domestic, commercial, or industrial settings.

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