Construction and The Built Environment
Level 2

Electrical Installation

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
EP Campus, Crewe Campus

The Course

This course will give you the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to take your first steps towards a career in the electrical industry. It is ideal if you are interested in becoming an electrician and want to develop an understanding of electrical installation, technology and safe working practices.

Topics include:

  • Principles of electrical science
  • Electrical installation technology
  • Health and safety
  • Building services engineering
  • Electrical installation procedures
  • Electrical installation requirements
  • Electrical craft skills
  • Tools and equipment
  • Safe working practices
  • Electrotechnical technology

Throughout the course, you will develop your understanding of how electrical systems and installations work. You will learn about the principles behind electrical science and explore the methods and procedures used when carrying out electrical installation work.

Practical activities will help you develop the craft skills used within the industry, including working with appropriate tools, equipment and materials. You will also learn about the importance of health and safety and how to work safely within electrical and building services environments.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of electrical knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to progress to further study, an apprenticeship or continue working towards a career as an electrician.

To enrol on this course you will need to have a minimum of a grade 4/C for GCSE Maths and a 3/D for GCSE English Language. Typically, you will need 2 other GCSEs at a grade 3/D or above.
This qualification is part of the apprenticeship framework and allows you to progress into employment (not as a fully qualified electrician), an apprenticeship or on to a Level 3 course, such as the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations.
£1362

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Start Date:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2
Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2

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The Course

This course will give you the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to take your first steps towards a career in the electrical industry. It is ideal if you are interested in becoming an electrician and want to develop an understanding of electrical installation, technology and safe working practices.

Topics include:

  • Principles of electrical science
  • Electrical installation technology
  • Health and safety
  • Building services engineering
  • Electrical installation procedures
  • Electrical installation requirements
  • Electrical craft skills
  • Tools and equipment
  • Safe working practices
  • Electrotechnical technology

Throughout the course, you will develop your understanding of how electrical systems and installations work. You will learn about the principles behind electrical science and explore the methods and procedures used when carrying out electrical installation work.

Practical activities will help you develop the craft skills used within the industry, including working with appropriate tools, equipment and materials. You will also learn about the importance of health and safety and how to work safely within electrical and building services environments.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of electrical knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to progress to further study, an apprenticeship or continue working towards a career as an electrician.

This course will give you the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to take your first steps towards a career in the electrical industry. It is ideal if you are interested in becoming an electrician and want to develop an understanding of electrical installation, technology and safe working practices.Topics include: Principles of electrical science Electrical installation technology Health and safety Building services engineering Electrical installation procedures Electrical installation requirements Electrical craft skills Tools and equipment Safe working practices Electrotechnical technology Throughout the course, you will develop your understanding of how electrical systems and installations work. You will learn about the principles behind electrical science and explore the methods and procedures used when carrying out electrical installation work.Practical activities will help you develop the craft skills used within the industry, including working with appropriate tools, equipment and materials. You will also learn about the importance of health and safety and how to work safely within electrical and building services environments.By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of electrical knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to progress to further study, an apprenticeship or continue working towards a career as an electrician.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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