Level 2 Electrical Diploma - 2365-02 (City & Guilds)

Start your journey into the electrical industry with the City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical Diploma (2365-02). Designed for beginners, this qualification develops the essential knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in electrical installation. Through classroom learning and practical training, you'll build a strong foundation in electrical science, installation methods, health and safety, wiring systems and safe working practices.

Description

The City & Guilds 2365-02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) is designed for learners beginning their training in electrical installation.

Throughout the course, you'll develop practical installation skills alongside an introduction to electrical theory, installation technologies, health and safety and the working practices used within the electrotechnical industry.

You'll gain hands-on experience working with wiring systems, electrical components and installation methods while building the technical understanding needed to progress to the next stage of the City & Guilds 2365 pathway.

Starting your electrical training? Level 2 is the first stage of the 2365 route. Learners progressing towards Kelly's Level 3 NVQ pathway will also need to complete the 2365-03 Level 3 Diploma.

1. Is this course right for you?

This course may be suitable if you are:

  • Looking to begin training in electrical installation.
  • A school leaver interested in entering the electrical industry.
  • A career changer looking to develop electrical skills.
  • New to electrical installation and looking for a structured training route.
  • Interested in developing practical installation skills alongside electrical theory.
  • Planning to continue onto the City & Guilds 2365-03 Level 3 Diploma.

No previous electrical experience required: this qualification is designed for learners at the beginning of the 2365 electrical installation pathway.

2. Why take this qualification?

Electrical installation requires both practical ability and a sound understanding of the technical principles behind the work being carried out.

Level 2 introduces both areas, giving you practical workshop experience while developing your knowledge of electrical systems, health and safety and installation methods.

By completing this qualification you'll:

  • Develop practical electrical installation skills.
  • Build your understanding of basic electrical principles.
  • Learn how to work safely within an electrical installation environment.
  • Gain experience working with wiring systems and electrical components.
  • Understand common installation methods and materials.
  • Prepare for progression to the Level 3 stage of the 2365 pathway.

3. What you'll learn

During the course, you'll develop knowledge and practical skills in areas including:

  • Health and safety within building services engineering.
  • Safe working practices and identification of workplace hazards.
  • Electrical principles including voltage, current, resistance and power.
  • How electrical circuits operate.
  • Electrical installation methods, components and materials.
  • Installation of wiring systems and electrical enclosures.
  • Practical electrical installation activities.
  • Use of tools and equipment within an electrical workshop environment.
  • Pre-energisation inspection and testing procedures.
  • Communication within the building services and electrotechnical industry.

4. What's Included?

Your course includes:

  • ✓ Tutor-led classroom training.
  • ✓ Practical electrical workshop sessions.
  • ✓ Electrical science and installation theory.
  • ✓ Hands-on wiring and installation exercises.
  • ✓ Guidance on health and safety requirements.
  • ✓ Online / multiple-choice examinations.
  • ✓ Practical assessments and assignments.
  • ✓ City & Guilds certification upon successful completion.

5. Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

It is designed for learners who are new to electrical installation, so previous industry experience is not required.

An interest in electrical work, a willingness to develop practical skills and the ability to engage with the technical and mathematical elements of the course will be important throughout your training.

Starting from scratch? Level 2 is designed to introduce you to electrical installation before you progress to the more technical Level 3 stage.

6. Assessment

Assessment is completed through a combination of online knowledge examinations and practical assignments.

You'll be assessed on your understanding of electrical principles, health and safety and installation methods, together with your ability to complete practical electrical installation tasks.

The assessments are designed to check both your technical understanding and your developing practical installation skills.

7. Where can this qualification lead?

The City & Guilds 2365-02 Level 2 Diploma is the first stage of Kelly's City & Guilds electrical installation pathway.

For learners progressing towards the Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification / NVQ route, the next essential stage is:

As you continue through the pathway, further qualifications include:

Important: completing Level 2 alone does not make someone a qualified electrician.

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