Electrical Installation Diploma (L2)

Selection is by interview. You must complete a colour blindness test. We welcome applications from mature students.

4 GCSEs at minimum Grade 5 (B), or equivalent, including English, maths and Science or Level 1 Electrical Installation, and a positive working attitude.

The course consists of five units of study:

• Health and Safety in Electrical Installation
• Electrical Installation Theory and Technology
• Electrical Installation Methods, Procedures and Requirements
• Electrical Installation Craft Skills
• Electrical Science and Principles.

You can progress your learning with Weymouth College from Level 2 through to Level 3, which provides a good grounding for entry to the electrical engineering and installation industries. Those who successfully complete the Level 2 course may be able to progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation. The course should provide an enhanced understanding of the principles and skills required for these industries, and allow progression to higher education.

You will need On-Site-Guide to BS7671:2018 text book, approximately £25 for all levels and Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018 , approximately £90 for the Level 3 course only. You will also need to provide your own pens, paper and scientific calculator, and two folders in which to store your workshop and theory notes. It is also essential that you provide your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety shoes and gloves, without which no practical work can be undertaken. You must provide your own tools for use in practical workshop sessions. These must meet a minimum set of safety criteria; the College has an arrangement with a local wholesaler to provide a tool kit meeting these criteria for approximately £100. Facilities are available within the department to store materials kits and PPE. The College also requires you to purchase a materials package for the course. This is expected to be sufficient for the course and must be maintained in an appropriate working condition, breakages will need to be replaced; this is also available from one of the local wholesalers at a cost of approximately £100.

If you are aged 16-18 as of 31 August on the year of enrolment – no course fee.  If you are over 19 as of 31 August and enrolling on a full-time programme of study a tuition fee will be applicable in most cases.  Bursary funds There are financial support arrangements for 16-18 year olds and hardship funds available for the over 19s. Please contact reception for details of costs and concessions on 01305 761100 or email igs@weymouth.ac.uk