Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. There are no specific entry requirements, so contact the college to confirm your place. The course runs for one year and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in electrical installations in buildings and structures. You'll work toward the City and Guilds level 2 diploma electrical installations qualification, one of the recognised routes into electrical installation work.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = TEINST | Course Title = Electrical Installation Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60054980 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) | College Delivery Area = STEM Construction and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of electrical science and how they apply to installations in buildings.
You'll develop skills in wiring systems and how to install them safely.
You'll study health and safety regulations relevant to electrical work on site.
You'll learn how to inspect and test electrical installations.
You'll understand how to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
You'll practise fault diagnosis and how to identify problems in electrical systems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activities at Tyne Metropolitan College. Assessment includes written tests covering electrical theory and practical assessments where you demonstrate installation skills. You may also complete a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical installer, working on wiring and fittings in buildings
Domestic electrician, installing and maintaining home electrical systems
Commercial electrician, working on larger buildings and commercial premises
Electrical maintenance operative, keeping 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, the qualification electricians need to work toward JIB Gold Card status and operate as a fully qualified electrician.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671), the wiring regulations qualification employers expect alongside practical experience.
AM2 Assessment, the industry end-point assessment required for JIB registration as a qualified electrician.
