Level 2 Electrical Installations — Online + Practical Course

Your First Step to Becoming a Qualified Electrician

The City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations is the UK's most recognised entry-level electrical qualification. Whether you're changing careers, retraining, or already working in the industry without formal qualifications, this course gives you the theoretical foundation and practical skills to begin your journey as a qualified electrician.

Who Is This Course For?

• Career changers — No prior electrical experience required. Many of our learners come from completely different industries and successfully qualify.

• Industry workers without formal qualifications — If you're already working in electrical or construction but lack recognised credentials, this course formalises your knowledge and opens the door to ECS card eligibility.

• Employers upskilling their workforce — We work with companies across the UK who book this course for their employees. In-centre practical days can be scheduled flexibly around your business needs, on weekdays or weekends.

• Those seeking EWA eligibility — Completing Level 2 is a prerequisite for the Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) route, which may suit experienced workers who can demonstrate competence.

How the Course Works

This is a hybrid course combining flexible online theory with hands-on practical training at our Nottingham centre. Study the theory units at your own pace through our online learning platform — available 24/7 on desktop, or via our mobile app for iOS and Android, with no live sessions to attend. When you're ready, book your in-centre practical days at times that suit you.

In-Centre Training & Assessments

You'll need approximately 5 to 7 days at our training centre, depending on your existing practical skills. These sessions cover hands-on practical training — wiring, testing, and fault finding — as well as your practical and written assessments. We offer unlimited training days, so you can attend as many sessions as you need until you feel fully confident, at no additional cost.

In-centre days are available on both weekdays and weekends, giving you complete flexibility to fit training around work or other commitments. For employers booking multiple employees, we can arrange group sessions on dates that work for your team.

The course includes four multiple-choice exams which are normally taken at the centre. If you prefer, these can also be sat remotely with online invigilation for a small additional fee.

What You'll Learn

The course covers five core units: electrical science fundamentals, health and safety in electrical installations, wiring systems and enclosures, installing cables and circuits, and understanding the BS 7671 Wiring Regulations. You'll gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical competence that employers and industry bodies require.

JIB ECS Card Support

As a recognised JIB training provider, we help you apply for your JIB Trainee Electrician ECS Card from the point of enrolment — essential for working on construction sites and demonstrating your credentials to employers.

Your Career Pathway

After completing Level 2, progress to the City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma to continue your training. From there, the NVQ Level 3 (2357) and AM2 assessment lead to your JIB Installation Electrician Gold Card. We offer a Level 2 & 3 package deal with a discount for those committing to the full pathway.

Flexible Payment Options

We offer interest-free payment plans with no credit checks required. Pay a deposit to secure your place, then spread the remaining cost over manageable monthly instalments. We also offer a discount for paying in full upfront.

The City & Guilds 2365-02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations is a Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 2 qualification regulated by Ofqual (number 600/5498/0). It is the standard entry-level qualification for aspiring electricians in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, and the first of three qualifications required for the JIB Installation Electrician Gold Card.

No prior electrical experience is needed — the 2365 Level 2 is designed for career changers, school leavers, and anyone entering the electrical trade.

Who Is This Course For?

Most of our Level 2 students are adults in their 20s to 50s making a career change — people leaving office jobs, retail, the military, or other trades who want to retrain as electricians. You do not need GCSEs, A-levels, or any prior electrical knowledge. The course starts from the fundamentals: voltage, current, and resistance, how circuits work across domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural installations, and how to safely install wiring systems. If you already have trade experience and want to formalise your knowledge for the Gold Card pathway, most experienced workers complete the Level 2 in under three months. Our Level 2 uses a hybrid delivery model — you study the theory online at your own pace, then attend practical workshops at our Nottingham training centre to wire real circuits in fully equipped training bays. This is more flexible than full-time classroom courses and more hands-on than purely online providers.

What This Qualification Unlocks

The Level 2 Diploma is the first step on the pathway to becoming a fully qualified electrician. It covers five units: health and safety in building services, electrical science principles, installation technology, practical wiring of circuits, and workplace communication. After completing the Level 2, you are eligible for a Trainee Electrician ECS card and can begin working on site under supervision. However, you cannot work independently or sign off your own installations — that requires completing the Level 3 Diploma, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382), and ultimately the NVQ Level 3 with AM2 assessment for your Gold Card. Most students continue directly to Level 3 or take the Level 2 and 3 Diploma Package, which runs both qualifications back-to-back and includes a Wiring Regulations classroom session.

Career and Earning Potential

Electricians who complete the full qualification pathway (Level 2, Level 3, 18th Edition, NVQ, and AM2) typically earn £33,000 to £43,000 employed or £50,000 and above when self-employed. The Level 2 is where that journey starts. As a trainee working towards your Gold Card, starting rates are around £16 per hour (approximately £31,000 per year), and you gain the on-site experience needed for your NVQ while earning. Adding specialist qualifications in EV charging, solar PV, or inspection and testing increases your earning potential further — self-employed specialists regularly charge £300 to £500 per day.