Electrical Installation Technical Certificate Level 2

You'll learn lots of practical skills to start your journey to work in the electrical industry. You'll also study how electricians undertake and complete work. Other topics include installation, maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of electrical systems will be learnt using classrooms and workshops to develop a rounded college learning experience. If you are aged 16 to 18, you will be enrolled on a study programme. This will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above. You will take part in activities that help you to develop your personal skills, such as building your character and confidence. This will help you to live well and move into your chosen career. If you are 16-19 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities. This course is usually very popular. Where courses are oversubscribed we will offer places based on the date applications are received and may close applications early. We recommend applying using our website as soon as possible, particularly for oversubscribed courses.

There are five units: health and safety in building services; principles of electrical science; electrical installations; installation of wiring systems; and understanding how to communicate with others within building services engineering. The units are achieved by both practical and theoretical study. Students are encouraged to seek work placement during their studies. There are five units: health and safety in building services; principles of electrical science; electrical installations; installation of wiring systems; and understanding how to communicate with others within building services engineering. The units are achieved by both practical and theoretical study. Students are encouraged to seek work placement during their studies.

There will be continuous assessment throughout the programme and a final exam in later April to May. To gain this qualification, you must successfully achieve the following assessments: - One externally set, externally moderated assignment (practical assessment) - One externally set externally marked exam sat under examination conditions. There is also an employer involvement element to this qualification that is required in order to achieve the Technical Certificate.

Direct entry requires a GCSE in both English and maths, at grade 3 or above, plus a further two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, one of which must be a science or technical based subject. Students progressing onto this course need to have successfully completed level 1 Diploma in Electrical, plus GCSE (or equivalent) English and maths at grade 3 or above. Attending our mandatory Welcome Event is a required part of the application process.

This course has been designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a platform from which to progress into an Apprenticeship or direct into employment. This vocational route at level 2 is a vital step towards becoming a competent electrician. After certification, enrolment onto an appropriate level 3 programme (T-Level) may be possible if you meet the entry criteria subject to availability.