C&G 2365 Level 2 Diploma – Evenings

Begin your journey to becoming a qualified electrician with our flexible and immersive Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation.
Tailored for those new to the trade, this blended course combines intensive hands-on training with live online learning and self-paced study—designed to fit around your life and daytime commitments.

Course Overview:

• 10 full weekdays (09:00–16:00) at your nearest training centre, delivered over two focused weeks. These sessions are dedicated to practical builds, where you’ll complete full domestic and commercial electrical installations. You’ll also test and energise circuits—experiencing the full process from start to finish in a simulated real-world environment. This level of hands-on experience simply isn’t possible in evening-only formats.
• 12 live online evening sessions (18:00–21:00), held twice a week. These tutor-led sessions cover essential theory and give you the flexibility to learn from home while staying connected and supported.
• Self-paced eLearning to reinforce your understanding between sessions and prepare for assessments.
• 12 in-centre evening sessions (18:00–21:00) focused on completing practical and theory-based assessments.

This blended format gives you the best of both worlds: two intensive weeks of daytime workshop training to gain real hands-on experience, and evening sessions that fit around your existing commitments. It’s a smart, flexible way to build the skills and confidence needed to take your first steps in the electrical industry.

This Evening Level 2 Diploma provides a solid foundation in electrical installation, combining practical skills with essential theory. You’ll cover five key units that prepare you for further training or entry-level roles in the industry:

• 201 – Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering
  Learn how to work safely and responsibly in electrical environments. This unit covers legislation, risk assessments, and safe working practices—critical knowledge for any site-based role.
• 202 – Principles of Electrical Science
  Understand the electrical principles that underpin modern installations, including voltage, current, resistance, and power. This unit builds your technical understanding and prepares you for more advanced study.
• 203 – Electrical Installations Technology
  Explore the materials, components, and systems used in electrical installations. You’ll learn how different technologies are applied in domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.
• 204 – Installation of Wiring Systems and Enclosures
  Get hands-on experience installing wiring systems using industry-standard tools and techniques. This practical unit helps you develop the skills needed to work safely and efficiently on-site.
• 210 – Communication within Building Services Engineering
  Develop the communication skills needed to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and other trades. This unit focuses on teamwork, reporting, and professional conduct in the workplace.

This evening Level 2 Diploma is designed for learners who want to gain practical electrical installation skills alongside essential technical knowledge, delivered in a flexible format that fits around daytime commitments. The programme blends hands-on workshops, self-paced eLearning, and live online theory sessions.

10-Day Practical Workshop: Domestic & Commercial Installation

Over two weeks (Monday to Friday), you’ll complete 10 days of in-centre, hands-on training covering both domestic and commercial electrical installations.

• Week 1: Domestic Installation
  Build a full working domestic setup using twin and earth cable, lighting and socket circuits, cooker points, and bathroom fans. You’ll learn earthing, bonding, and safe isolation, wiring from a consumer unit to simulate a full house. The week ends with basic dead testing to verify safety.
• Week 2: Commercial Installation
  Progress to commercial environments with containment systems like metal/PVC conduit, trunking, and cable tray. You’ll work with PVC singles, SWA, and FP200 cable, and develop advanced earthing and bonding techniques.

Self Study eLearning Modules

Between your practical sessions, you’ll complete online modules at your own pace covering:

• Health and safety in building services
• Communication in the industry
• Electro-technical theory
• Principles of electrical science
• Introduction to Wiring Regulations

These modules support your practical learning and prepare you for the theory components of the course.

Practical Assessment Workshop

Delivered in-centre over 10 evenings (18:00–21:00)

Apply everything you’ve learned in a full installation build to a given specification. You’ll be assessed on:

• Quality of your work
• Ability to verify the installation meets energisation requirements

You’ll also complete additional health and safety tasks, including:

• Safe isolation
• Use of power tools
• Working at height using ladders and portable tower scaffolds

Electro-technology

Delivered online over 5 evenings (18:00–21:00) + 1 in-centre evening for your exam

This module introduces the core technical knowledge required for safe and effective electrical installations. Delivered live online by a qualified tutor, you’ll explore:

• Cable selection and sizing: Learn how to choose appropriate cables based on current-carrying capacity, installation method, and environmental factors.
• Earthing systems and protective measures: Understand different earthing arrangements and how to apply fault protection methods such as fuses, circuit breakers, and RCDs.
• Containment sizing and installation requirements: Plan and install containment systems like conduit and trunking, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Installation design principles: Discover how electrical installations are designed to meet user needs while complying with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.

This module builds on your earlier eLearning and practical experience, preparing you for your online exam, completed during an additional evening session in-centre.

Principles of Electrical Science

Delivered online over 7 evenings (18:00–21:00) + 1 in-centre evening for your exam

This unit provides the scientific foundation for understanding how electricity works and is applied in real-world installations. Topics include:

• Basic electrical theory: Explore atomic structure, electron flow, and the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
• Units of measurement: Learn how to use and convert between volts, amps, ohms, watts, and joules.
• Ohm’s Law and power calculations: Apply formulas to calculate electrical quantities in both series and parallel circuits.
• Basic mechanical principles: Understand force, pressure, and energy transfer in the context of electrical systems.
• Magnetism and electromagnetism: Discover how magnetic fields interact with electrical currents, including applications in motors and transformers.

This module ensures you’re well-prepared for more advanced study at Level 3 and gives you the confidence to apply scientific principles in practical settings. Assessment is via an online exam held in-centre.

If you would like to discuss flexible options give us a call on 01293 529777 with your preferred dates.

Most learners who complete the Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations choose to continue their training by progressing to the Level 3 Diploma. However, there are several other pathways you might consider:

• Find employment and transfer to an apprenticeship
  If you secure a job in the industry, you can move onto one of our funded electrical apprenticeships. You won’t need to repeat what you’ve already learned—your prior training will count towards your apprenticeship, meaning a shorter duration to qualification.
• Start working as a labourer or trainee electrician
  Use your new skills to work under supervision, as part of an electrical team on-site, gaining valuable experience while carrying out basic electrical tasks.
• Take a break and return later
  You can pause your training and come back to complete the C&G 2365 Level 3 Diploma Course or start an apprenticeship when the time is right for you.
• Explore other industries
  Some learners use their Level 2 qualification as a stepping stone into related fields such as engineering or building services.