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Electrical Installation Technical Certificate Level 2
Electrical Installation Technical Certificate Level 2
2026/27
Course Overview
Course Code
P00014
Start Date
07/09/2026
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Start time
08:30 am
End time
18:00 pm
Campus
Freemen's Park Campus
Level
Level 2
You'll learn lots of practical skills to start your journey to work in the electrical industry. You'll also study how electricians undertake and complete work. Other topics include installation, maintenance, servicing, inspection, and testing of electrical systems will be learnt using classrooms and workshops to develop a rounded college learning experience.
If you are aged 16 to 18, you will be enrolled on a study programme. This will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above.
You will take part in activities that help you to develop your personal skills, such as building your character and confidence. This will help you to live well and move into your chosen career.
If you are 16-19 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities.
This course is usually very popular. Where courses are oversubscribed we will offer places based on the date applications are received and may close applications early. We recommend applying using our website as soon as possible, particularly for oversubscribed courses.
There are five units: health and safety in building services; principles of electrical science; electrical installations; installation of wiring systems; and understanding how to communicate with others within building services engineering.
The units are achieved by both practical and theoretical study. Students are encouraged to seek work placement during their studies.
Direct entry requires a GCSE in both English and maths, at grade 3 or above, plus a further two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, one of which must be a science or technical based subject.
Students progressing onto this course need to have successfully completed level 1 Diploma in Electrical, plus GCSE (or equivalent) English and maths at grade 3 or above.
Attending our mandatory Welcome Event is a required part of the application process.
- Material fee: £150
- Annual Tuition fee: £2250
You will be required to purchase some basic equipment to support your learning and protect you during normal working practice in the workshop. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plus an identified tool kit combined the cost of approximately £58. If you are a previous Leicester College student, you may only require a top-up tool kit at a reduced cost. There may be an additional examination registration fee of approximately £155 if applicable.
Re-sits for applicable examinations are chargeable
This course has been designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a platform from which to progress into an Apprenticeship or direct into employment. This vocational route at level 2 is a vital step towards becoming a competent electrician.
After certification, enrolment onto an appropriate level 3 programme (T-Level) may be possible if you meet the entry criteria subject to availability.
Apply online via the College website, or if your school uses the Positive Steps @16 (PS16) application system please apply through this and speak to your careers advisor if you are unsure. You will need details of your qualifications and employment history, a reference, and a personal statement to complete your application. Once your application has been successfully processed, you will be sent a conditional offer and be invited to a Welcome Event/Interview at the College to meet your tutors, learn more about your chosen course of study and tour the facilities. You will then need to confirm your acceptance of the course offered to you.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00014
Start Date
07/09/2026
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Start time
08:30 am
End time
18:00 pm
Campus
Freemen's Park Campus
Level
Level 2