Level 2 Traineeship in Electrical

This Traineeship will give individuals the skills, theoretical knowledge and practical experience to prepare you for a career in the electrical installation industry.


Course Code: P10771
Campus: Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Electrical Installation

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Newtownards, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

This Traineeship is designed to prepare you for a career in the electrical installation industry. You will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence that will enable you to progress onto an Electrotechnical (electrical Installation) Apprenticeship Programme at Level 3.

The college offers state-of-the-art electrical workshops, needed to fulfil the very practical nature of the programme.

Project Based Learning will also be a key feature of Traineeships. ​This is a dynamic approach to learning in which you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers. With this type of active and engaged learning, you will be inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects you are studying and develop a wide range of hands-on skills.

As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, this traineeship will also develop your wider skills.  the Traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including:

  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Entrepreneurship
Course Overview

This is a 2 year Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements over 22 hours per week:

  • A main vocational based qualification
  • Vocational skills development
  • Transversal and digital skills
  • Work placement
  • Literacy and numeracy qualifications at Level 2 (may include GCSE qualifications in English and mathematics)
  • Additional qualifications deemed necessary for work within a sector e.g. Health and Safety, CSR, manual handling

You will need:

  • 4 GCSEs grade D-G, including grade 'D' in maths and grade 'D' in English or equivalent

Applicants that have not obtained the above grades but can demonstrate an equivalent level of experiential learning may also undertake a NI Traineeship through Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). 

Suitability will also be determined following an assessment of your current level of literacy and numeracy. If you have not obtained the stated entry grades for Maths & English, but your assessment determines that you have the potential to achieve a Level 2 Essential Skill in numeracy and/or literacy over the duration of the NI Traineeship, you may be enrolled as an ‘Introductory’ Trainee, following the same programme as those of the Full NI Traineeship except for Essential Skills.  

*Entry criteria is subject to change.

Modules studied will include:

  • 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 

Successful completion of this course allows you to progress to the Level 3 qualification in Electrotechnical under the apprenticeship programme if you secure employment or alternatively to FE at Level 3.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Newtownards, Lisburn.

Enquiries Information

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Available Sessions

Title Campus Start Spaces Apply or get more information
Level 2 Traineeship in Electrical
Y10771DF1A-25/26-FT
Downpatrick
01/09/2025
16
Level 2 Traineeship in Electrical
Y10771LF1A-25/26-FT
Lisburn
01/09/2025
16
Level 2 Traineeship in Electrical
Y10771NF1A-25/26-FT
Newtownards
01/09/2025
16

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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