Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Newbury

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Newbury. Evening electrical installation classes run at Newbury College, part-time over 18 months. This fits study around your existing commitments. You'll build knowledge of electro-technical principles and develop the practical skills needed to work in the electrical industry. The course covers both theory and hands-on practice. Entry requirements apply: you'll need four GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, preferably including Maths and English, or a vocational Level 1 qualification at pass or above.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for new entrants to the industry, providing them with the basic skills and experience they need, or for those who have successfully achieved the Level 1 course.

The certificate will suit students who want to learn the basics of electro-technical principles and practice. It allows students to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the electro-technology sector. This is a qualification that tests both practical and knowledge-based skills in a realistic working environment.

Entry requirements

Students need four GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, preferably including Maths and English, or a vocational L1 qualification at pass or above

Students who have not yet achieved grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English, will study L1 programme

Ideally students would have completed a Level 1 electrical course or have undertaken a technical subject at school. Use of basic tools and some hand skills would be useful.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of electro-technical principles and how electrical systems work.
  • You'll practise core practical skills used in electrical installation work.
  • You'll learn safe working practices relevant to the electro-technology sector.
  • You'll study the underpinning theory behind electrical circuits and components.
  • You'll develop the hand skills and tool use required for installation tasks.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom-based and delivered in the evening at Newbury College. Learning combines practical, hands-on sessions with underpinning technical knowledge. Assessment tests both practical skills and theoretical understanding. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical tasks and written or knowledge-based assessments as required by the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer: fitting and maintaining electrical systems in buildings.
  • Electrician's mate: supporting qualified electricians on site.
  • Electrical maintenance operative: routine checks and repairs in commercial settings.
  • Domestic electrical installer: wiring and installation work in homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment: the qualification electricians need to work toward a recognised skilled-worker card and full industry status.
  • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671): the wiring regulations qualification most employers expect alongside an NVQ.
  • Electrical apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with further qualifications to progress in the trade.

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