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Electrical Installation

Diploma, Level 2

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Student looking at the wiring in the wall of the electrical workshop at Harrogate College

Course Length

1 year

Course Cost

No fee (16-18)

Start Date

06/09/2027

Course Information

A practical based course that allows you to gain hands-on experience of working with a range of tools and developing skills to give you a solid foundation into the competitive and busy electrical trade.

An intense course that will build your skills, develop your knowledge and grow your confidence whilst working with live electrical circuitry and cabling. You will be trained to work safely and produce results to a high standard - gaining the experience and knowledge to self-test and fault find independently. You will follow briefs to produce practical assessments that will allow you to familiarise yourself with logical problem solving scenarios along with confidently handling power tools.

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Course code: 76410-01

  • Who is this course for?
    The qualification is designed for new entrants to the industry, providing them with the basic skills and experience they need. Learners may also progress from the Level 2 qualifications straight through to Level 3 or gain an apprenticeship.
  • Benefits and Skills
    These skills will give you a unique advantage in the market place as the country battles it’s national shortage of qualified electricians. Learn key techniques from trained professionals in a progressive and nurturing environment whereby you are encouraged to be creative and driven to be your best.
  • Entry Requirements
    There is an expectation of 4 x GCSEs at level 4 - fundamentally, Maths and Physics play an integral part to the learning of this course, you need to be comfortable with data handling and equations. Support will be provided throughout but we would consider a great 4 in Maths the minimum level you should be working at in order to be able to support you achieving the qualification. It is also preferred for you to have a grade 4 in English to support the communication element which is an integral part of the course.
  • Careers and Progression

    Apprenticeship

    Employment

    Progression to the level 3 course.

  • Assessment

    Practical assessments simulating a realistic working environment

    Paper based and online testing for each unit

    Portfolio of evidence

    Prior learning

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