Online Electrical Courses — Study Centre UK

The Elec-Mate Study Centre is a comprehensive learning platform for UK electricians at every career stage. Whether you are starting your Level 2 apprenticeship, preparing for your AM2 practical assessment, studying for the 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification, or completing CPD as a qualified electrician — the Study Centre has courses designed for you.

The content is written and reviewed by experienced electricians and training providers. It covers the City and Guilds syllabus for electrical qualifications, the BS 7671 18th Edition wiring regulations, and the practical skills needed for real-world electrical work. Theory is supported by practical examples, diagrams, and worked calculations.

All 46+ courses are included in the standard Elec-Mate subscription from £6.99/month. There are no per-course charges. You have unlimited access to every course, quiz, flashcard set, and mock exam. For employers, see the employer platform for team progress tracking.

The strongest SEO and product advantage here is that learning does not sit in a separate silo. Study a topic, then apply it immediately in the certificate workflow, the calculator suite, or the AI app tools.

The apprentice hub provides structured courses aligned to the City and Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Electrotechnical qualifications. Content is organised into modules that follow the programme structure, making it easy to study alongside college attendance.

Level 2 courses cover:

• Health and safety in electrical installations
• Electrical science fundamentals — Ohm's law, power calculations, magnetism
• Wiring systems and enclosures
• Electrical installation technology
• Safe isolation procedures
• Basic circuit design principles

Level 3 courses build on this foundation:

• BS 7671 18th Edition wiring regulations
• Inspection and testing principles
• Cable sizing and selection
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Earthing arrangements (TN-S, TN-C-S, TT)
• Three-phase systems

Each module includes knowledge checks, practical scenario questions, and worked examples. Apprentices can track their progress and see which areas need more revision before assessments.

Qualified electricians need continuing professional development to maintain scheme registrations and stay current with regulation changes. The Study Centre provides CPD courses covering:

• BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 — what changed in Amendment 4, including new Section 530 requirements for bidirectional and unidirectional devices
• EV charger installation — circuit design, cable sizing, and certification
• Solar PV installation — DC circuits, inverters, and AC connection
• Battery storage systems
• Surge protection devices (SPDs) — selection, installation, and testing
• AFDDs — arc fault detection devices
• Commercial electrical installations
• BMS and building controls

CPD courses are logged automatically. If your employer uses the employer platform, your completed CPD activities appear on their compliance dashboard, helping demonstrate that training obligations are being met.

Each course includes video lessons that explain concepts visually. Video is particularly effective for topics like circuit diagrams, testing procedures, wiring methods, and fault finding — where seeing the process is more instructive than reading about it.

Videos are concise and focused — typically 5-15 minutes each. They are designed to be watched during lunch breaks, commutes, or quiet periods on site. You can pause, rewind, and re-watch any section. Playback speed controls let you speed through familiar content or slow down on new material.

All video content can be downloaded for offline viewing. Once downloaded, videos play from local storage with no buffering and no data usage. This is ideal for apprentices studying on the train or electricians reviewing procedures before a job without relying on site Wi-Fi.

Every module includes interactive quizzes that test understanding. Questions are varied in format:

• Multiple choice — select the correct answer from 4 options
• True or false — quick-fire knowledge checks
• Calculation questions — work out cable sizes, voltage drops, or fault currents
• Scenario-based questions — apply knowledge to real-world situations
• Drag and drop — arrange steps in the correct order (e.g. testing sequence)

Quizzes provide instant feedback. Correct answers are confirmed, and incorrect answers include an explanation of why the right answer is correct — with a reference to the relevant BS 7671 regulation or course section. This feedback loop reinforces learning and highlights knowledge gaps.

Quiz scores are tracked over time. You can see your improvement, identify topics where you consistently score well, and focus revision on areas where scores are lower. For apprentices, quiz performance feeds into the employer dashboard so training managers can monitor progress.

Flashcards are a proven revision technique for memorising key facts, regulation numbers, and technical values. The Study Centre includes flashcard sets for every major topic:

• BS 7671 regulation references — key regulation numbers and what they cover
• Maximum Zs values for common protective device types and ratings
• Cable current-carrying capacities for common cable sizes and reference methods
• Correction factors for grouping, ambient temperature, and thermal insulation
• Testing sequence steps and acceptable values
• Colour codes, abbreviations, and standard symbols

Flashcards use a spaced repetition algorithm. Cards you get right appear less frequently. Cards you get wrong appear more often. This optimises revision time by focusing on the material you find most difficult. You can swipe through flashcards on your phone — the interface is designed for quick, thumb-driven interaction.

Flashcard sets work fully offline, making them ideal for revision during commutes or waiting time on site.

The Study Centre includes mock exams that mirror real assessment formats. These are timed, structured, and scored to give you an accurate picture of your readiness:

• AM2 mock exam — practical assessment preparation with scenario-based questions covering installation, inspection, testing, and fault finding. See our AM2 exam preparation guide.
• 18th Edition mock exam — timed online exam mirroring the City and Guilds 2382 format. BS 7671 open-book style with regulation look-up questions.
• 2391 mock exam — inspection and testing knowledge assessment with calculation questions, test procedure sequencing, and report-writing scenarios.
• Level 2 and Level 3 mock exams — module-specific and end-of-programme assessments aligned to the City and Guilds syllabus.

Mock exam results include a detailed breakdown by topic, showing exactly where you scored well and where you need more revision. Recommended revision topics are suggested based on your weakest areas. You can retake mock exams as many times as needed — each attempt generates a different question set.

Every course, quiz, flashcard session, and mock exam is tracked automatically. Your personal dashboard shows:

• Course completion percentages for each module
• Overall programme progress (Level 2, Level 3, or CPD pathway)
• Quiz score trends over time — see your improvement
• Flashcard mastery levels — which topics you know well and which need work
• Mock exam scores with topic-level breakdowns
• Total study time logged

For apprentices, progress data syncs to the employer platform. Training managers and employers can see apprentice progress without needing to ask for updates. This is particularly valuable for meeting off-the-job training requirements and demonstrating EPA readiness.

Progress data also works with Elec-Mate's offline mode. Study sessions completed offline are tracked locally and synced to the cloud when connectivity returns.