• Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    EL201
  • Campus
    Wirral Waters
  • Start Date
    16th Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year

If you are 19+ and you are looking to train as a qualified electrician installing in Commercial, Industrial and domestic locations, the City & Guilds 2365 course could be for you.

This qualification alone does not make candidates fully qualified electricians but allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Electrical Installation sector.

  • Course Details

    You will study the following units: 

    • Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering
    • Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems
    • Principles of Electrical Science
    • Electrical Installations Fault diagnosis and Rectification
    • Electrical Installations: Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
    • Electrical Systems Design
    • Career awareness in building services engineering

    Please note at the end of the course you will hold the status of an Electrician's Mate.

  • Entry Guidelines

    You must be 19 or over to study on this course.

    To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need:

    A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including English and Maths (or L1  Functional Skills in English and Maths)

    OR

    A relevant Level 1 qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths)

    Satisfactory interview and/or assessment

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Level 3 Electrical Installation or Level 2/3 NVQ (if you gain an apprenticeship or employment).

  • Timetable

    Tuesday & Wednesday, 18:00 - 21:00

    Start Date: 16/09/2025

  • Equipment Required

    Students will be required to provide their own safety boots and drawing equipment.

  • Assessment Methods

    Assessment will be completed by practical and online tests.

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