Course Overview
This occupation is found in the industrial, commercial, and residential construction, engineering, and power industries The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments including communal areas.
Electricians may work on the installation, initial verification and testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low voltage (up to and including 1000 V or AC 1500 V DC) electrical and electronic equipment. Electricians can also work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems.
Once qualified, some electricians may choose to become self-employed contractors.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments including communal areas.
Electricians may work in both indoor and outdoor settings on a range of electrical equipment and systems. They can work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.
They may contribute to the design of electrical systems. They can set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for completing their own work to specification, with minimal if any supervision, ensuring they meet set deadlines. They may be solely responsible for company property such as tools and work vehicles for transporting materials such as company vans. They will know how to operate within the limits of their own competence and when and from whom to seek help when needed.
Course Structure
Qualification
Level 3 NVQ C&G Electrotechnical qualification
College Attendance
One day a week in year 1, 2 and 3
Duration
Typically, 54 months plus 6 months EPA
End-Point Assessment (EPA) – typically months 55 – 60
The End Point Assessment is designed to assess the apprentice’s competency and understanding and should directly link to the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the Apprenticeship Standard.
The EPA consists of three elements, which are: –
- Behaviours validated by employers
- Practical Observation with questions
- Multiple-choice test
Progression
City & Guilds 2391-52 Initial Verification/Periodic Inspection & Test qualification.
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