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This is perfect if you’ve got an interest in electrics, enjoy problem solving and knowing how things work, and want to pursue a career as an electrician.
You’ll learn about the science of electricity, and the technology behind how it is generated, transmitted and installed. You’ll also learn the practical skills needed for an electrical installation, such as containment systems, wiring systems, the installation of accessories, switch gear and machinery.
You can expect to improve your knowledge of electricity and working with it, and how this knowledge can be applied in industry. There will be a range of practical skills tests and theory assessments to ensure you understand the science foundations and how to work safely in industry.
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Location:
Highfields Jesse Boot Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2RU
Course Code:
Parent course code:C000156 Child course code: Q000928
This course is now full for September 2026. You can find alternative courses with availability on our drop-in enrolment page.
Drop-in enrolmentStart Date:
Location:
Ruddington Ruddington Fields Business Park, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6JZ
Course Code:
Parent course code:C059216 Child course code: Q059217
This course is now full for September 2026. You can find alternative courses with availability on our drop-in enrolment page.
Drop-in enrolment
1 year
Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installation
You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including both English Language and Maths.
Progressing students must have successfully completed the Electrical Installation Level 1 course, have achieved English Language and Maths at grade 4 (C) and passed a progression assessment.
There will be a range of practical skills tests and theory assessments to ensure you understand the science foundations and how to work safely in industry.
Choose to follow with further study at Level 3 or into an apprenticeship through Nottingham College. You could also find permanent employment as an electrician or trainee within an organisation.
Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.
If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!
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Potential Earnings
£58,237.41
Average Earnings
£39,841.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.
Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).
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