Course Overview
Level 2 City & Guilds 2365.
This course offers learners the opportunity to acquire at intermediate level the theory and practical skills involved in the Building Services Engineering industry for electrical installation procedures and practices.
Entry Requirements
Learners will need to have a good understanding of basic Maths and English. A GCSE or equivalent in Science would be an advantage due to the electrical principles involved in this course.
All learners will be informally interviewed at main Enrolment to confirm the suitability of the course for their requirements and expectations.
Priority will be given to progressing students at main enrolment.
English & Maths : GCSE Grade 4 in both maths and English or Functional skills level 2
What the course covers
This course has been designed to provide an entry point for those wishing to start a career in the Building Services Engineering sector in electrotechnical technology or gain a Level 2 qualification in Electrical Installation.
Learners will need to have an interest in general Building Services Engineering procedures and processes, with a keen enthusiasm towards learning electrotechnical regulations, principles of electrical science and practical installation skills.
The qualification covers the key aspects of working within the Building Services industry to include a range of practical tasks and the underpinning knowledge for electrical installation work.
Units:
- Health and safety in building services engineering
Principles of electrical science
Electrical installations technology
Installation of wiring systems and enclosures
Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering
The use of Information Technology will be promoted throughout the study programme along with the skills required for employability and personal development.
This qualification does not demonstrate competence to be a qualified electrician but will support the learner’s progression to further study.
Assessment:
Your understanding and skills will be assessed by multiple-choice examinations, written and practical assignments at intervals throughout the course.
Fees and funding
Please note:
- Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not normally charged course fees
- Adults may need to pay a fee depending on their personal circumstances. This will be assessed against the relevant Funding Body eligibility criteria at point of enrolment
If you don’t qualify for fee remission, the fees for 2026/27 will be:
£1,362 (plus registration fee to be advised at enrolment)
Fees are for 2026/27 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status enrolling to funded programmes. The fees quoted are subject to personal circumstances and will be confirmed at the time of your enrolment, depending on eligibility criteria. For more information about financial support for students, please click here or email studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk
Progression
On successful completion of this course, learners may wish to progress on to the following electrotechnical qualifications:
– Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation [Buildings and Structures].
– Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment [Buildings, Structures and the Environment] work based apprenticeship programme.
Duration
32 weeks (6 hours per week).
Course runs on either Monday and Tuesday Evenings or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm.