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Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

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 Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run full-time during the day at Tameside College, over one year. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs in Maths and English at grades 9 to 4, plus a Level 1 Award in Electrotechnical, to join. The course covers the occupational skills needed to work in the building services industry as an electrician. It's a strong foundation for moving into an apprenticeship or employment in electrical installation.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for you if you are a 16-19-year-old learner, who wishes to work towards becoming 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 learning through an apprenticeship programme or into employment. This vocational route at level 2 is a vital step towards becoming a competent Electrician.

The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the skills required

within the Electrical sector. You will cover compulsory aspects such as:

  • Health and Safety
  • Electrical scientific principles
  • Electrical design installation
  • Electrotechnical sustainable technologies

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSE Maths & English graded 9-4.

Level 1 award in Electrotechnical

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in electrical installation techniques used in buildings.
  • You'll learn how to work safely with electrical systems and follow industry regulations.
  • You'll study the principles of electrical science, including circuits, current, and voltage.
  • You'll learn how to install wiring systems and electrical equipment to industry standards.
  • You'll understand how to inspect and test electrical installations.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the building services industry and how electricians work within it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment includes written tests and practical assessments that measure your ability to carry out electrical installation tasks to industry standards. You'll be assessed on both your knowledge and your practical competence throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer. Install wiring and electrical systems in buildings.
  • Domestic electrician. Electrical work in homes and residential properties.
  • Commercial electrician. Electrical installation in offices and commercial buildings.
  • Electrical maintenance technician. Maintain and repair electrical systems on site.
  • Apprentice electrician. Earn while you train toward full electrical qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The next step toward becoming a fully qualified electrician and gaining a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines work-based training with further study. Many learners move from this Level 2 electrical installation qualification directly into an apprenticeship programme.
  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). The wiring regulations qualification employers expect qualified electricians to hold.
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