Electrical Installation (Level 2)

To begin this study programme you will need…

Duration: 1 year 

• 3 GCSEs grades 9-3 ideally including English & maths OR
• Relevant Level 1 qualification.

This course will offer you both practical and theoretical insights into the electrotechnical field of expertise. The practical aspect will be covered by carrying out various types of electrical installations, initially on boards and progressing on to real size as your ability increases; the theoretical side will be covered in a classroom environment. There is approximately a 50/50 split between practical and theory.

• Subject units:
  • Health and safety in building services engineering
  • Principles of electrical science
  • Electrical installations technology
  • Installation of wiring systems and enclosures
  • Understanding how to communicate with others with building services engineering.

• English and maths:
  If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade A*-C, we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.

• Work experience

• Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills 

• Additional vocational learning and qualifications: 
  • During the programme you will have the opportunity to visit a local power station and construction site. Several different local employers and manufacturers will also visit classes throughout the year to discuss opportunities in the industry.

You will be assessed through a mix of written assignments, online exams and practical assessments.

Electrical Installation (Buildings & Structures) City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

Plus:

• English and maths qualifications if required

If you find employment during the year you can transfer to the Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3 required for becoming a qualified electrician.

Our students have been on trips to look at how power stations operate and theme parks such as Alton Towers to see how rides work. The department runs both internal and external student competitions with other colleges with toolkits as prizes throughout the year. Every year we have local employers contacting us to recruit our best students, give talks on what they look for in prospective employees and giveaway prizes for the best and most improved students. Past students have gone on to work for major projects such as The Shard and Crossrail, to working as apprentices for the Red Bull Formula one team.

To take part in this study programme you will need to:

• purchase steel toe footwear, safety glasses and gloves for practical sessions
• provide note-taking equipment, a scientific calculator, along with the current versions of the OSG (On Site Guide) that costs approximately £28