Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) Installation and Maintenance Electrician
Role overview
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electricians might work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians' work. On completion of their work the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others.
You'll Llearn how to:
- Understand Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations
- Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities
- Understand Design and Installation Practices and Procedures
- Understand Terminations and Connections of Conductors
- Understand Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
- Understand Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
- Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies
- Understand the Requirements for Electrical Installations
Entry requirements
Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve English and maths qualifications to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications grade. Apprentices who do not already hold a suitable equivalent qualification in either English or maths or both subjects are funded to achieve up to an approved level 2 qualification in these subjects.
Apprentices aged 19+ at the start of their training can also be funded to study up to an approved level 2 qualification in English or maths or both, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications and their employer agrees that this should be part of their training plan.
Qualifications obtained
L3 Apprenticeship Installation and Maintenance Electrician and the Electrotechnical Level 3 qualification
Programme includes
The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments including communal areas.
The scope of an Electrician’s work encompasses using engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical and practical skills. They contribute to the design, development, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of products, equipment, processes, of electric systems or services. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, protective devices, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as property and life safety installations and renewable energy technologies plus the installation and maintenance of electrical connections of new and emerging technologies supporting low carbon targets. The new technologies will include enhanced connectivity, green and renewable technologies including heating and cooling technologies, using where appropriate, Modern Methods of Construction including offsite and prefabricated components.
Where can you work?
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.
Key information
Enrolment is at the start of the academic year.
Delivery model is block release.
Awarding organisation
The on programme qualification is with EAL
Progression opportunities
After completing this Apprenticeship, learners can progress onto a Electrical Engineering HNC or HND.
Additional information
This apprenticeship aligns with Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Technician Member (TMIET)
Please contact the professional body for more details.
This apprenticeship aligns with The Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board for ECS Gold Card. As part of the application process the appropriate Health and Safety components will be recognised.
