Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Ilford – Cranbrook College

Cost£3,450.00
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Ilford. Evening classes run at Cranbrook College, with flexible study over 4 months. This City and Guilds level 2 diploma electrical installations course covers the fundamentals of fitting power systems, lighting, fire protection, security, and data-network systems in homes and businesses. You'll need GCSEs at grade 3 or above in maths and English, or a Level 1 electrical qualification, to enrol. The course builds practical and technical knowledge as part of the training needed to become a fully qualified electrician.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone looking to become a domestic or industrial electrician, fitting power systems, lighting, fire protection, security and data-network systems in homes and businesses. It will suit you if you want to learn the basics and get some practical skills to help start off your career. It wont make you a fully qualified electrician, but the course does form part of the training you need to become fully qualified in the future.

Entry requirements

You need GCSEs grade 3 (D) or above in maths and English skills or a level 1 electrical qualification. It is useful to have an aptitude for practical tasks and be able to follow technical drawings.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to fit and connect electrical power systems in domestic and commercial buildings.
  • You'll study lighting installation, including wiring and circuit design.
  • You'll cover fire protection, security, and data-network system installation.
  • You'll develop the ability to read and follow technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
  • You'll learn the health and safety regulations that apply to electrical work.
  • You'll gain practical skills in working safely with electrical tools and equipment.
  • You'll build knowledge of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) as they apply at Level 2.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Cranbrook College in the evenings. Learning combines classroom instruction with practical, hands-on tasks. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments and practical assessments that test your ability to carry out electrical installation work to the required standard. Small group sizes mean you get focused time with your tutor.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer. Fitting wiring and systems in homes and businesses.
  • Domestic electrician. How to become an electrician working in residential properties.
  • Industrial electrician. Electrical installation in commercial and industrial settings.
  • Electrical maintenance technician. Maintaining and testing electrical systems.
  • Apprentice electrician. Entry-level role while completing further qualifications.

What you could study next

This diploma electrical installations qualification is a step toward the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, which electricians need to work toward a JIB Gold Card and full qualified status. You may also progress to the City and Guilds Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671), covering the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, which is widely required on site.

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