Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the theory and practical skills behind electrical installations in buildings and structures. You'll study health and safety, electrical science, and installation practice, with classroom lessons alongside hands-on sessions in the college workshop. Units cover health and safety in building services engineering, electrical science principles, electrical installations technology, and the installation of wiring systems and enclosures. Note: this qualification is not itself the route to becoming a qualified electrician. You'll need to complete an NVQ Diploma to reach that stage, though this Diploma can transfer into the NVQ framework later.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll study health and safety practices in building services engineering
You'll learn how to communicate effectively within building services engineering contexts
You'll develop knowledge of electrical science principles
You'll understand electrical installations technology for buildings and structures
You'll practise the installation of wiring systems and enclosures
You'll construct electrical projects using a range of materials in a workshop setting
How you will learn
The course combines theory classroom lessons with practical workshop sessions. You'll work through five mandatory units covering both the technical knowledge and hands-on skills of electro-technical work. Assessment covers the theory and practical aspects of each unit. Classroom sessions build your understanding of electrical science and regulations, while workshop sessions give you direct experience constructing electrical installations.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring the following materials to get the most from the course:
IET On-Site Guide to BS7671: 2018
Non-programmable calculator
Stationery (pens, pencils, A4 folder)
The City and Guilds Textbook: Book 1 Electrical Installations Level 2 Technical Diploma (2365)
John Ruskin College will confirm any further requirements before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer. Install wiring systems in residential and commercial buildings.
Electrical improver. Assist qualified electricians on site while building experience.
Building services operative. Support electrical and mechanical work in construction.
Maintenance electrician (trainee). Work toward maintaining electrical systems in buildings.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology. The qualification you'll need to work as a qualified electrician. This Diploma can transfer into the NVQ framework, giving you a head start.
Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures). A natural next step to deepen your technical knowledge before or alongside NVQ assessment.
Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation. Combines on-the-job training with study toward full electrician status.
