Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Ashford College

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

The Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation at EKC Ashford College is a practical course for students who are interested in working with electrical systems in buildings. If you enjoy practical work, solving technical problems and learning how things work, this course provides a strong start to a future in the electrical industry.

You will learn essential skills in our well-equipped electrical workshops, using real tools and equipment under the guidance of experienced tutors. You’ll practise tasks such as wiring circuits, installing sockets and switches, and applying safe electrical practices that are used in real jobs.

The course also teaches the fundamental knowledge you need to work safely and confidently, including health and safety at work, electrical principles and installation techniques for buildings and structures. You’ll discover how electrical systems are designed, how energy-saving technology is used, and why safety rules are so important.

This qualification is ideal for students who want to build practical skills and progress in the construction and built environment sector. On successful completion, you could continue to a higher-level electrical course, apply for an apprenticeship, or explore entry-level roles in the electrical and construction industries.

Topics and core skills you will cover include:

• Health and Safety at Work: Understanding how to work safely in workshops and on site, using protective equipment and following electrical safety standards.
• Electrical Principles: Learning the fundamentals of electricity, circuits, voltage, current, and resistance, and how these apply to real-world installations.
• Installation of Buildings and Structures: Developing practical skills in wiring circuits, installing sockets, switches, lighting, and other electrical systems, and ensuring work meets professional standards.
• Application of New and Energy-Saving Technology: Exploring modern electrical systems, sustainable energy solutions, and innovations in the electrical trade.

Throughout the course, you will practise these skills in our well-equipped workshops, gaining real-world experience using professional tools and equipment. You will also have the chance to take part in national skills competitions, such as KFE4Skills , allowing you to showcase your abilities, and contribute to community projects, including Ashford College Community Week , applying your skills in real-life settings and building teamwork, problem-solving, and professional communication skills.

Assessment will be through practical observations, written work and online tests.

On successful completion you could move onto the Level 3 Electrical course, or an Apprenticeship..