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Installation or Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Course code: P03339

Subject area: Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Study level: Apprenticeship

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

Various

Course date:

Various

Course location:

Off Site

Contact details

Phone:

01235 216 216

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
An Electrician applies technical and practical skills to install, commission, maintain and repair electrical systems. Their work includes equipment such as switchboards, motors, cables, protective devices, heating, lighting, air‑conditioning and life‑safety systems. Electricians also support renewable energy and low‑carbon technologies, including modern heating and cooling solutions, enhanced connectivity.

Delivery model:

• Work-based training with your employer

• Day release during term time (approximately 1 day per week for 36 months)

• Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being

• Approximately 4 on-site visits per year

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

• Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 1066 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

• AM2s

• Safe Isolation & Risk Assessment

• Composite Installation

• Inspection, Testing and Certification

• Fault Diagnosis and Rectification

• Applied Knowledge Test

Course units
What will apprentices learn?

• Health and safety legislation and safe working practices covering hazards and risks when undertaking electrical work.

• Duties and obligations to act in protecting the safety of self, colleagues and the public whilst undertaking work.

• 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 within the industry.

• Relevant legislation pertaining to electrical work including Building Regulations; industry guidance notes.

• Technical information and guidance specifically for electrical work.

• Tools, materials, equipment, and components, and how to identify and use them safely.

• The purpose of different electrical and electronic equipment and installations.

• Processes and procedures include MMC for the design, planning, set up, and installation of electrical

• Methods for terminating and connecting cables.

• Fault diagnosis and rectification of electrical installations.

• Safe isolation, initial verification, and periodic inspection, testing and reporting of electrical.

• Importance of accurate preparation, completion, and maintenance of relevant work.

• Project management techniques.

• Requirements for continual personal and professional development within the industry.

• Digital learning platforms and platforms used for business communication and collaboration.

What next?
Successful completion of this apprenticeship will help you to secure full-time employment in the sector and allow for additional qualifications such as Solar PV, EV and Battery Storage Installer.
Entry criteria
Applicants are likely to have achieved 4 GCSEs A*- D/ 9 - 4 or equivalent and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role. However, applicants who have achieved a 3 in these subjects may be considered.
Fee information
Free to apprentices. This apprenticeship has a £23,000 funding band. Small companies may need to make a contribution of 5%; large companies could pay through the apprenticeship levy if they have funds available.
Qualifications received
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification

• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)