Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Level 3

· 42 months practical training period, plus 6 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

· Work-based training with your employer

· Day release during term time (approximately 36 days per year, over 3 ½ years)

· Approximately 2 on-site assessment visits per year

· Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)

· Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

End Point Assessment:

· Observation of practical competence in a controlled environment

· Scenario based interview

· Online knowledge assessment

· Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

· Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

· Health and safety legislation and safe working practices

· Duties and obligations to act in protecting safety of self, colleagues and the public

· Safety Control equipment and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE)

· Written and verbal communication techniques.

· Customer and client service methods and techniques

· Key organisations and their purpose within the electrical industry and the electrician's role

· Relevant legislation pertaining to electrical work including Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations

· Mathematical and scientific techniques, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work

· Tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, available to be used when performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments

· The purpose of different electrical and electronic equipment, installations, and systems

· Processes and procedures including MMC for the design, planning, set up, and installation of electrical and related electronic systems

· Methods of terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment

· Fault diagnosis and rectification of electrical installations using different diagnostic techniques

· Safe isolation, initial verification and appreciate periodic inspection, testing and reporting

· Importance of accurate preparation, completion, and maintenance of relevant work documentation

· Project management techniques, including relevant continuous improvement processes

· Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion.

· Use verbal and written communication techniques. Uses industry terminology.

· Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; and industry guidance notes;

· Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.

· Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment

· Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.

· Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults

· Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.

· Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components

· Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation

· Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.