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Level 2 Electrical Installation

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

This course is now full at Wakefield, Castleford and Selby for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Construction and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111. Electricians work on both construction and maintenance schemes. On construction schemes, Electricians follow architects plans to install new electrical equipment to domestic, commercial, and industrial developments. On maintenance schemes, Electricians fix and upgrade existing electrical systems and repair equipment in both domestic and business property. This can include, installing/ re wiring lighting or power circuits; installing new consumer units installing new sockets and lights. This is an ideal course for those who are looking to learn on a full-time basis and have identified that they want to enter the construction/maintenance sector and have a career as an electrician. The Level 2 programme is delivered as a transition to the T Level programme or the Level 3 Technical Diplomaand with this further Maths and English study is mandatory to support progression to the T Level. Learners progress to L

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including GCSE English, Maths and Science. OR GCSE English and Maths at Grade 9 4 with Level 1 Diploma Electrical Installation. All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Castleford College

    Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford, WF10 4UA

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  • Wakefield College

    Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH

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  • Selby College

    Selby College Abbots Road, Selby, YO8 8AT

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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Castleford
  • 30 September 2026 · Wakefield
  • 30 September 2026 · Selby

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