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Level 2 Electrical Installation Course in Lancaster

CostYou will require steel toe cap footwear and overalls (these can be cargo pants with knee protectors). A textbook will be required usually £25, ISBN will be provided on induction. You will also need suitable stationary.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installations Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster and Morecambe College, full-time during the day. 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 also develop employability skills, and the programme includes careers-related learning such as employer encounters and educational trips. For learners aged 16 to 18 years old, the study programme includes maths and English support and work experience where applicable.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16-18 year old and adult learners the course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers. For 16-18 year old will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher including Maths or English OR a Level 1 related qualification PLUS grade D/3 or higher in Maths or English. Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.

You will also need an enthusiasm for the subject and commitment to study.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of electrical science and how they apply to installations in buildings and structures.
  • You'll develop skills in wiring systems, circuits, and electrical components.
  • You'll learn how to work safely with electrical equipment and follow health and safety regulations.
  • You'll understand how to plan, install, and test electrical systems.
  • You'll build employability skills through employer encounters, guest speakers, and educational trips.
  • You'll develop your maths and English skills where applicable as part of the study programme.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment. Assessment includes written assignments, practical assessments, and end-of-unit tests. The course is delivered full-time during the day over one year. Careers-related learning is built into the programme, including work experience for learners aged 16 to 18 years old.

What you will need to bring

You'll need steel toe cap footwear and overalls (cargo pants with knee protectors are suitable). A textbook is required, usually around £25. The ISBN will be given to you at induction. You'll also need basic stationery including a pen, pencil, ruler, and notebook. Lancaster and Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer. Install wiring and electrical systems in buildings.
  • Domestic electrician. Work on homes and residential properties.
  • Commercial electrician. Work on offices, shops, and public buildings.
  • Electrical maintenance technician. Maintain and repair electrical systems.
  • Electrical labourer or improver. Support qualified electricians on site.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. The qualification electricians typically need to work independently and gain a recognised industry card.
  • Electrical Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combine work-based training with study to qualify as a fully skilled electrician.
  • AM2 Assessment. The industry end-point assessment required before applying for an ECS Gold Card as a qualified electrician.
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