Option 1: Installation Electrician Option 2: Maintenance Electrician
Brief Description:
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electricians might work in both indoor and outdoor settings. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as alarm systems and renewable energy technologies. They may contribute to the design of electrical systems and set out jobs from drawings specifications and installation materials.
Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians’ work. Electrical systems must be safe. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others. Installation Electricians work on the installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage (less than 1000v) electrical and electronic devices and appliances. Maintenance Electricians work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems. Duties include the supervision of the equipment, its maintenance and necessary repairs
What You Will Learn:
Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification, (Installation) or (Maintenance), subject to the chosen option.
- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the; termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical system practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment apply electrical principles regarding the; design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
The Training Will Include:
- Face-to-face and/or remote workshops together with online learning
- 1:1 support from a Tutor who will visit your workplace
- Progress reviews are to be completed with your Tutor and line manager
- Development of a work-based portfolio to evidence learning
- End-point assessment (EPA)
- Functional Skills English and/or maths Level 2, if required
Entry Requirements:
Individual employers will set the recruitment and selection criteria for their Apprenticeships.
In order to optimise success, candidates will typically have 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science. In order to complete the apprenticeship, you will need English and maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4), but if you don’t have these qualifications don’t let this stop you from undertaking the apprenticeship as we can help you gain the Level 2 requirement during your studies
Duration:
42 months plus 5 months EPA
Professional Membership:
By the end of the Apprenticeship, the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as Eng Tech by the Engineering Council.
