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Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation

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Overview

This course will expand on your core knowledge, understanding and behaviours, on completion of this course you can progress to our Level 3 qualification.

How you’ll learn

Units you may study:

The course consists of 6 components. Four of these will be online exams:

  • Health & safety
  • Electrical principles
  • Installation technology
  • Communication in the workplace

There are also 2 practical assessments:

  • Health & safety
  • Electrical installation

Assessment Method

Coursework, Practical Assessment and Exam

Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 2
  3. Further study

Either maths and English at Grade 4

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Further study

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Careers it can lead to

  • Electricians and Electrical Fitters £41,600 a year
  • Electrical Service and Maintenance Mechanics and Repairers £38,400 a year
  • Electrical and Electronic Trades £56,600 a year
  • Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters £37,800 a year
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  • Assemblers (Electrical and Electronic Products) £25,400 a year
  • Computer System and Equipment Installers and Servicers £33,600 a year
  • Routine Inspectors and Testers £34,100 a year

With further study or experience

  • Electrical and Electronics Technicians £31,000 a year
  • Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors £43,900 a year
  • Engineering Technicians £39,700 a year
  • Electrical Engineers £55,000 a year
  • Quality Assurance Technicians £38,600 a year
  • Electronics Engineers £47,700 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

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Student Voice

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One of the biggest highlights of studying at North Lindsey College was the course structure—it gave me the flexibility to keep my part-time job while learning. I really enjoyed both the practical and theory sessions, and the course has opened so many doors for my future.

For parents and carers

Supporting your child’s journey

A Friendly, Welcoming Place

Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.

About student life

Learning Support

If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.

About learning support

GCSE Support Built In

If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.

Learn more

Qualifications That Count

These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.

Your next step

Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.

Ready to apply?

Applications for September 2027 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.

2

You meet your tutor

We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.

3

You get an offer

We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.

4

You get ready to start

Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.

Read our full guide to applying