Electrical Installation

Diploma Electrical Installations, Level 2

  • Intermediate (Level Two)
  • Full-time
  • Princes Road Campus
  • 1 year
  • Starts 1 September 2026
Students learning together in a Chelmsford College classroom

This qualification allows you to acquire the knowledge and craft skills of electrical installation. It does not require occupational evidence from the workplace, so is suitable if you do not currently work within the electrical industry but who may wish to do so. The qualification will give you an opportunity to practice and be assessed in a secure environment on the installation of wiring systems together with the relevant theory of electrical installation. You will become familiar with the IET On-Site Guide and gain knowledge of electrical science and principles, to gain understanding of electrical circuits. This qualification does not make you an electrician but allows progression to further study.

Qualification

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

Study overview

This course is comprised of practical and theoretical elements to ensure upon completion, you have the necessary skills, understanding, and knowledge to progress to where you wish.

  • 30% of the course involves practical tasks in the workshop, building hand skills, basic requirements, and good practices for electrical installations.
  • 70% of the course is theory on the safe working and health and safety, electrical installation practices, and knowledge of tools and equipment.

If you additionally have a passion for football, the course also offers the opportunity to take part in our Football Academy in conjunction with Billericay Town FC.

Eligibility

GCSEs grades 9-4 in English and Maths 

Assessment

  • Written exam
  • Online exam
  • Practical assessment

Fees and funding

Any learner enrolling to Level 2 Electrical will be required to purchase a Level 2 textbook and the latest version of the On-Site Guide BS7671:2022

For direct entry you will need to purchase the Onsite Guide plus a text book.

Work wear and protective equipment approximately £35

This includes:

2 polo shirts

1 hoodies

Work boots - approximately £24 or you can provide your own (steel toe capped boots not trainers)

Optional - pair of trousers (costing and additional £15)

Optional purchase of working gloves, glasses and ear protection. 

  • 16-18

Employability

Following successful completion of this course, progression to further study could include: 

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment.

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