Here at MGE Training, we have been providing comprehensive training courses for over 30 years. We now have a new selection of new electrical courses from City and Guilds to support both new and experienced learners. With a strong demand in the UK for qualified electricians, this new pathway provides practical, career-focused training opportunities today.

Why Choose a Career in Electrical Installation?

Making the decision to choose a career in electrical installation offers long-term stability and strong levels of progression opportunities. In the UK, the demand for talented, qualified electricians is consistently high. This is driven by ongoing constructions, housing developments and the need to upgrade various levels of ageing electrical systems across the country.

Working in this field also provides strong earning potential, with scope to increase income through experience, qualifications and specialist certifications. Electricians are needed across domestic, commercial and industrial sectors, giving you flexibility to choose the type of work environment that suits you best.

This career path also helps to open doors into self-employment, allowing for skilled and ambitious electricians to build-up their own businesses or progress into more specialised roles. These roles can include inspections, testing, industrial maintenance and renewable energy systems. 

Here at MGE Training we offer structured routes and industry recognised electrical training courses, advice on career growth and guidance on why it is a smart career move. 

The MGE Electrical Training Pathway 

Beginner Route:

2365 Level 2 → 2365 Level 3 → 2357 NVQ → AM2 → Qualified Electrician

This beginner route is designed for those with little or even no prior experience in electrical installation. These electrical city and guilds courses start off with core electrical principles at Level 2, then progress into more advanced installation theory at Level 3 before moving into workplace competency through the NVQ. The AM2 assessment is the final practical exam that fully confirms readiness to work as a qualified electrician.

Experienced Route:

2346 Experienced Worker Assessment → NVQ/AM2 route (where applicable)

For those with some prior experience who desire to upskill themselves and progress further through the electrical field, this path is ideal. The Experienced Worker Assessment allows learners to evidence their skills before progressing directly into the NVQ and AM2 stages, helping them achieve recognised qualifications more efficiently, supporting and enabling their future career growth.

Our Course Breakdown 

City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation

Start your journey into the electrical trade with this comprehensive, Level 2 diploma that has been planned and designed to be accessible for complete beginners. This course is a crucial first step in building essential knowledge and hands-on skills. 

• No prior experience needed
• A solid theoretical foundation of health and safety practices
• Basic wiring and installation skills
• An ideal first step towards level 3 qualifications

City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation

Looking to develop advanced electrician knowledge and industry-ready skills? Then progress directly from the Level 2 course into this Level 3 diploma that is ideal for learners moving into real-world electrical work and potentially seeking NVQ entry.

• Advanced electrical systems and design principles
• Fault diagnosis and inspection skills
• Progression route toward NVQ Level 3
• Builds confidence for professional development

City & Guilds 2357 NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification

Ready and raring to become fully qualified through real workplace experience? Then this NVQ course is perfect for you. This course allows you to become fully qualified through real workplace experience by demonstrating on-site competence. 

• On-site portfolio and real work evidence
• Includes final AM2 assessment
• Essential for JIB Gold Card eligibility
• Confirms your competence as a qualified electrician

City & Guilds 2346 Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA)

Get qualified recognition for your existing experience with the EWA. This assessment route is essential for skilled electricians who have little or no formal qualifications. 

• Designed for electricians with significant industry experience (typically 5+ years)
• Assesses existing skills and knowledge
• Work-based evidence and professional assessment
• Leads toward formal recognition and ECS Gold Card pathway

Who Each Course Is For

• Complete beginners → 2365 Level 2
  Ideal for those with no prior electrical knowledge who want to build a strong foundation of basics.
• Learners progressing → 2365 Level 3
  Suited to those who have completed Level 2 or have some basic prior understanding and are ready to advance their knowledge.
• Working electricians → 2357 NVQ
  Designed for those already employed in the industry who need to gain formal on-site competence and achieve full qualification.
• Experienced tradespeople → 2346 EWABest for skilled workers with substantial hands-on experience who want to fast-track recognition of their existing abilities and progress towards full electrician status.

Other Electrical Courses 

MGE Training offers a selection of additional specialist electrical courses designed to help learners expand their skill set and meet industry requirements. These include the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations for compliance knowledge, PAT Testing for appliance safety, Heating Controls Wiring for domestic systems and Inspection and Testing (EICR) for proper certification and reporting

Why Train with MGE Training

Here at MGE Training, we have been offering industry recognised electrical courses from City and Guilds and more for over 30 years. Our highly experienced instructors provide hands-on training and full support with flexible learning options with a 98% first-time pass rate.

Whether you are looking at starting out in the electrical installation industry or already work in it and want to upskill and push yourself further, we have the ideal training paths for you. Kickstart your career today with MGE Training and speak to a member of our team to find the right course for your experience level. Call us on 0121 557 7009, email enquiries@mgetraining.co.uk or send us a message.