Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time during the day. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers the core knowledge and practical skills needed to work in electrical installations in buildings and structures. You'll study through a City and Guilds level 2 diploma electrical installations qualification, one of the recognised routes into electrical installation work. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed set of prior qualifications to apply.
Who this course is for
16-18 and Adults
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of electrical science and how they apply to installation work.
You'll develop skills in wiring systems and how to install them safely in buildings.
You'll understand health and safety regulations relevant to electrical work.
You'll learn how to inspect, test, and commission electrical installations.
You'll study the requirements of wiring regulations used across the industry.
You'll practise fault-finding and diagnostic techniques on electrical systems.
You'll gain knowledge of earthing and bonding systems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions. Assessment includes written tests, practical assessments, and assignments that cover both theory and hands-on skills. The course is delivered full-time during the day over 36 weeks at the college's Paddington Green campus.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer, fitting wiring and systems in new and existing buildings.
Domestic electrician, carrying out electrical work in homes and flats.
Commercial electrical installer, working on larger non-domestic projects.
Electrical maintenance operative, keeping building systems running safely.
Electrical labourer or improver, supporting qualified electricians on site.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. This is the qualification electricians need to work toward a JIB Gold Card and demonstrate competence as a qualified electrician.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671). Covers the current wiring regulations and is widely required for electrical work.
Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines work-based training with study toward full electrician status.
