Want the fastest classroom route into electrical qualifications? Full-time study lets you complete Level 2 in 6 weeks, Level 3 in 7 weeks, or the Gold Card classroom phase in 15 weeks before building NVQ workplace evidence.
Train Monday-Friday at our Cheshunt electrical centre, 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street. Full-time courses are built for career changers who can commit to weekday practical training and want a faster route toward paid site work.
Same City & Guilds or EAL awarding body. Same practical workshop standards. A more concentrated timetable for people ready to move quickly.
Full-time is a strong fit when speed matters and you can protect weekday study time. It is usually the clearest route for career changers, school leavers, funded learners or anyone trying to reach site-readiness quickly.
Move through the classroom qualifications quickly before building paid workplace evidence.
Start with Level 2, then progress into Level 3 and the NVQ route with a clear plan.
Useful when you have employer funding, a career break or a target start date for site work.
Choose the route that matches your current experience. Each course page includes syllabus detail, intake dates, deposit options and the next step toward NVQ and ECS Gold Card progression.
The complete weekday pathway from beginner training through Level 2, Level 3, 18th Edition, Part P, 2391 and NVQ Level 3 portfolio support.
Career changers who can study weekdays and want one planned route to Gold Card.
City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Electrical Installation Diploma for beginners. Study Monday-Friday at the Cheshunt centre and build core workshop skills quickly.
New entrants who want the first recognised electrical diploma before Level 3.
City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Electrical Installation Diploma for learners who already hold Level 2 or equivalent experience and need the advanced classroom stage.
Level 2 holders moving toward NVQ, AM2 and ECS/JIB Gold Card progression.
A combined Level 2 and Level 3 diploma route for learners who want both classroom qualifications in one sequence before progressing to NVQ workplace evidence.
Learners who know they need both diplomas and want fewer gaps between stages.
Full-time study changes the pace, not the value of the certificate. If you need to keep earning while training, compare the part-time route before choosing.
| Decision point | Full-time route | Part-time route |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly commitment | Monday-Friday classroom blocks | Evenings, weekends or day-release blocks |
| Best fit | Learners who can pause work and train quickly | Learners keeping a job while they retrain |
| Qualification | Same City & Guilds or EAL certificate | Same City & Guilds or EAL certificate |
| Progression | Fastest classroom route into NVQ evidence | Slower calendar path but easier around work |
Our Cheshunt centre is a practical option for learners travelling from north London, Hertfordshire and west Essex. Use the local guides below to plan travel and compare nearby training options.
Learn Trade Skills offers full-time routes for the Gold Card pathway, City & Guilds 2365 Level 2, City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 and the combined 2365 Level 2 + 3 package. Training is delivered at our Cheshunt centre near London with small practical groups.
The full-time Level 2 2365 route is 6 weeks, the full-time Level 3 2365 route is 7 weeks, and the full-time Gold Card classroom phase is 15 weeks before the NVQ portfolio stage. The NVQ portfolio is completed through real workplace evidence after classroom training.
Yes, if you follow the full pathway: Level 2, Level 3, 18th Edition, Inspection and Testing, NVQ Level 3 portfolio and AM2/AM2S. The classroom stage can be completed faster full-time, but the Gold Card still requires workplace evidence.
Full-time courses run at the Learn Trade Skills training centre in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. The centre is close to London, Hertfordshire and Essex, with direct rail links from Liverpool Street and free on-site parking.
Full-time is best if you can commit to weekday classroom training and want to move through the diplomas quickly. Part-time is better if you need to keep working while studying. The qualification and awarding body certificate are the same; the schedule is different.
Finance may be available on eligible diplomas and package routes. The best option depends on the course, intake and deposit amount, so we recommend booking a free consultation before choosing a route.
Book a free consultation and we will map your current experience, budget, travel and target start date to the right full-time route.
