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Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Leicester – Leicester College Freemen’s Park Campus

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP2250.00. Material Fee: GBP150.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
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

Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year, starting each September. You'll cover installation, maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of electrical systems across five units: health and safety in building services, principles of electrical science, electrical installations, installation of wiring systems, and communication within building services engineering. Learning takes place in classrooms and practical workshops. Entry requires GCSEs in English, maths, and a science or technical subject, each at grade 3 or above, plus one further GCSE.

Who this course is for

We are no longer accepting applications for this course for September 2025 starts. Please take a look at other courses or contact our careers team for independent advice and guidance.

You'll learn lots of practical skills to start your journey to work in the electrical industry. You'll also study how electricians undertake and complete work. Other topics include installation, maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of electrical systems will be learnt using classrooms and workshops to develop a rounded college learning experience.

If you are aged 16 to 18, you will be enrolled on a study programme. This will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above. You will take part in activities that help you to develop your personal skills, such as building your character and confidence. This will help you to live well and move into your chosen career.

If you are 16-19 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to install, maintain, and service electrical systems
  • You'll study health and safety practices in building services
  • You'll develop knowledge of electrical science principles
  • You'll practise installing wiring systems in workshop settings
  • You'll learn how to carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations
  • You'll study how electricians plan and complete work on site
  • You'll develop communication skills within building services engineering

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on workshop sessions. The five units are assessed through both practical and theoretical work. Students are encouraged to seek work placement during their studies to build industry experience alongside their qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus 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 testing in homes and residential properties
  • Electrical maintenance technician: servicing and fault-finding on existing systems
  • Building services engineer: working on electrical infrastructure in commercial buildings
  • Apprentice electrician: combining on-site work with further study toward full 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 JIB Gold Card.
  • Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology: deepens your knowledge of electrical systems for more complex installations.
  • Electrical apprenticeship (Level 3): combines paid work with structured training, leading to recognised industry status.
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