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Electrical Installation

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations - Eve

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.

Teaching staff

The electrical installation team at Oaklands College has come into Further Education from different parts of the electrical installation industry. Collectively, they have experience in domestic, commercial and industrial installation work, motors and control circuits, data cabling and software applications, installation inspection and testing, installation design and verification, electrical and electronic engineering.

Course Code

DP2ETA1E/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

Assessment

The level 2 is assessed through a range of methods both formal and informal. The qualification has 4 online exams, one 8-hour practical exam, One 2 hour practical exam and common task written assessment.

About the course

this course is delivered in 1 year through either day release (1 day a week) or two evenings a week. It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the electrotechnology sector.

Career options

It allows candidates to progress into employment, although not as a fully qualified electrician, or to the following City & Guilds qualifications: 'Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) 'Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnology 'Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations 'Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.

During any of our Electrical courses you will be expected to seek employment in the industry enabling you to gain invaluable hands-on experience. Electrical can lead you onto many different career paths, including higher level courses to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

Course Content - What will I learn?

Health and safety in building services engineering Principles of electrical science Electrical installations technology Installation of wiring systems and enclosures Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

The level 2 is assessed through a range of methods both formal and informal. The qualification has 4 online exams, one 8-hour practical exam, One 2 hour practical exam and common task written assessment.