Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Hartlepool

CostFREE
Duration490 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Hartlepool. Classes run full-time during the day at Hartlepool College of Further Education. This is a 490-hour programme covering the core skills and knowledge needed to work in electrical installation within the building services industry. You'll study electrical principles, wiring systems, and safe working practices. The course builds on Level 1 Engineering study and takes you to the next stage of your electrical installation qualification. It leads toward roles such as electrician, electrical fitter, and electrical safety technician.

Who this course is for

Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering makes engineers. Do you want to be the next electrician, electrical fitter or electrical safety technician? This programme is aimed at school leavers who wish to take their first steps on a path to a career as an electrician in the building services industry and at learners who have completed the Level 1 Engineering programme and wish to progress to the next level of study within the electrical installation strand. Please note the main qualification is on the route to becoming, but does not make the holder, a qualified electrician.  Further study/assessment is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of electrical science and how they apply to installation work.
  • You'll study wiring systems, circuits, and how to install electrical components correctly.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to electrical work.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.
  • You'll practise fault-finding and testing techniques used in electrical installation.
  • You'll understand the requirements of the wiring regulations that govern electrical work in the UK.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with practical workshop sessions alongside theory. You'll be assessed through written tests, practical tasks, and assignments that cover both your technical knowledge and your hands-on skills. Assessment is set by City and Guilds and follows the requirements of the Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer. Install wiring and electrical systems in buildings.
  • Electrician. How to become an electrician starts with this level 2 electrical installation course.
  • Electrical fitter. Fit and connect electrical components in commercial settings.
  • Electrical safety technician. Inspect and test electrical systems for compliance.
  • Apprentice electrician. Move into a paid apprenticeship with this qualification behind you.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The next step toward a JIB Gold Card and recognition as a qualified electrician.
  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). The wiring regulations qualification employers expect.
  • Electrical apprenticeship (Level 3). Combine work and study to complete your training on the job.

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