Career Changers
Current job→Trainee spark
Switching trades or industries into electrics. Level 2 is the cleanest, most credible way to formally enter the industry.
Most common route⌁ Foundation Qualification● Next intake 1st September 2026
Level 2 Diploma
Electrical Installation.
The recognised UK starter qualification for trainee electricians. No experience needed - skip Level 1 and start here. City & Guilds and EAL approved.
QualificationC&G 2365-202
Duration6 wks FT
Assessments6 (4 online · 2 practical)
Entry LevelNo experience needed
EAL Approved Centre98% Pass RateJIB / ECS PathwayCheshunt, HertfordshireCity & Guilds Accredited1,000+ Students Trained
The electrician's roadmap
Level 2 is step one of the path to your Gold Card.
You are starting at the foundation. This diploma is where every UK electrician begins - the gateway to Level 3, 18th Edition, NVQ, and ultimately a JIB / ECS Gold Card.
- Who is this course for?Starting from
Starting from
zero - by design.
Level 2 is the foundation diploma. It assumes you've never touched a circuit - we'll teach you everything from health & safety to your first installation, in a real workshop.
School & College Leavers
16+ leaver→On the tools
Skip the slow A-levels route. Get an industry-recognised qualification and real workshop time, ready for site within months.
16+ with commitmentMate / Improver
Site experience→Formal credential
Already worked alongside a qualified electrician? Level 2 formalises what you know on paper, so you can move up the JIB pay grade.
1-3 years on siteReturners & DIYers
Self-taught→Properly qualified
Confident with hand tools but no paperwork to back it up? Level 2 is the right entry point to convert hobby knowledge into a trade.
Any age, any background● Requirements
Low bar. High outcome.
- No formal qualifications or electrical background required
- Basic literacy & numeracy
- Must be 16+ years old
- Study OptionsYour full-time route.
Your full-time route.
One clear study plan.
Fastest route
Full-Time
6weeks
35 hrs / week
35 hrs / week
MTWTFSS
Mon-Fri · 8:30 to 4:30
Best forCareer changers & leaversWorkshop~120 hrs hands-on
Course price£4,189
✓ Same qualifications · same price✓ Finance available from £500 deposit✓ Small class sizes · real workshops
- Upcoming Intakes
Secure your place. Spaces are limited per cohort.
Small class sizes mean we can give you proper workshop time - but also means spots fill fast. Book a consultation to hold your place.
1Sept 2026
Full-Time
Mon-Fri (8:30-4:30) - 6-week intensive
Don't see a date that works? - we run closed groups for teams of 4+.
- Course SyllabusFive City & Guilds
Five City & Guilds
units. One foundation.
The 2365 Level 2 syllabus covers five core areas - from health & safety through to your first practical installations. Tutored, assessed and signed off in our workshop.
● Full-Time 6 weeks
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Health & Safety
PPE, risk assessment, COSHH, working at height - the safety framework every electrician must work within.
★ FT bonus: EAL Basic course included (£899 value)HASAWAPPECOSHH
Electrical Science
Ohm's Law, AC theory, magnetism, capacitance - the maths and physics behind every circuit.
Ohm's LawAC theoryMagnetism
Installation Technology
Cables, accessories, earthing, bonding - how real installations are designed and built to BS 7671.
CablesEarthingBS 7671
Wiring Systems
Workshop time. Cut, bend and install conduit, trunking and tray; wire ring finals - assessed practical.
ConduitTrunkingPractical
Communications
Reading drawings, site documentation, working with other trades and customer-facing skills on a real site.
DrawingsSite commsTrades
5Core units
6Total weeks (FT)
6Assessments
- Assessment & ExamsSix assessments.
Six assessments.
No surprises.
Four closed-book online exams and two practical workshop assessments - here's the whole picture before you walk in.
Health & Safety
40 min60% pass
Closed book - multiple choice
Electrical Science
90 min50% pass
Closed book - toughest paper
Installation Tech
75 min60% pass
IET On-Site Guide allowed
Communications
40 min60% pass
Closed book - multiple choice
H&S Practical
WorkshopTutor assessed
Photographic evidence - PPE
Wiring Practical
WorkshopPhoto evidence
Conduit - trunking - ring final
- Successful Students
What Our Students Say
Hear directly from recent Level 2 graduates - from beginners with zero experience to working improvers.
*****James M.
JM5.0 RatingFull-time · 6 weeks · Now on Level 3
Came in with zero electrical experience - never even changed a socket. Six weeks later I was bending conduit and wiring ring finals. Tutors actually take the time when you don't get it.
*****Chris B.
CB5.0 RatingFull-time · 4.9 Google review
Centre is properly kitted out, instructors know their stuff inside out, and Level 2 gave me the confidence to move straight into Level 3.
*****Sarah K.
SK5.0 RatingPart-time · 14 weeks · Career changer
The part-time option meant I could keep working through the diploma. Small group, real workshop, no fluff.
*****Daniel P.
DP5.0 RatingFull-time · Beginner route
Level 2 gave me a proper foundation. The workshop hours made the theory click because every topic was tied back to real installation work.
*****Aisha R.
AR5.0 RatingPart-time · Working learner
I was nervous about studying around work, but the part-time route was structured and the tutors kept every week focused.
*****Owen L.
OL5.0 RatingFull-time · Career switch
I came from warehousing and wanted a trade. Six weeks later I had the confidence to move straight into Level 3.
*****Maya C.
MC5.0 RatingFull-time · First qualification
The class size was small enough that you could ask questions without feeling behind. The practical bays were the best part.
*****Ben T.
BT5.0 RatingPart-time · Now on site
The weekend and evening format let me keep earning while I trained. It felt realistic, not like a rushed classroom course.
*****Leah W.
LW5.0 RatingFull-time · Level 3 next
Everything was mapped clearly from day one. I knew what Level 2 covered and how it fitted into the Gold Card pathway.
*****Hassan K.
HK5.0 RatingFull-time · Workshop learner
The practical assessments were explained properly before we went in. No surprises, just solid preparation.
*****Tom S.
TS5.0 RatingPart-time · Career changer
I had basic DIY experience but no paperwork. This gave me a recognised qualification and a proper route forward.
*****Priya N.
PN5.0 RatingFull-time · New starter
The tutors broke down the science and wiring systems in plain English. I never felt like I was guessing.
*****Callum J.
CJ5.0 RatingFull-time · First trade course
The centre has real kit, not just slides. You spend enough time on the tools to understand what electricians actually do.
*****Nadia F.
NF5.0 RatingPart-time · School leaver route
I wanted a faster route than college. The structure, workshop time and tutor support made it feel professional.
*****George H.
GH5.0 RatingFull-time · Passed first time
The mock questions and assessment prep were clear. I knew what was coming before the exams and practicals.
- Where This LeadsLevel 2 is the start
Level 2 is the start
- not the finish line.
Once you've passed Level 2, here are the natural next steps on the path to your Gold Card.
- Frequently AskedEverything you need
Everything you need
to know, upfront.
What are the entry requirements?+
Speak with an advisor and we'll map the right route for your current experience, timetable and goal.
What qualification will I receive?+
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Can I progress to Level 3 after this?+
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How is the course assessed?+
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Is finance available?+
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Full-time or part-time - which should I pick?+
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- Start Your Trade Career
Step one starts with a phone call.
Expert tutors · small workshop groups · 0% finance · the foundation diploma every electrician needs. No obligation, no hard sell - speak to an advisor who's walked the path.
No obligation · usually same-day response · speak to a qualified advisor.City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Electrical Installation Diploma Full-time
£4,189