Level 3 ELECTROTECHNICAL (INSTALLATION ELECTRICIAN/MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN)

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Working in the electrical industry requires a wide range of skills and comes with a high level of responsibility. Electricians can work in residential, commercial and industrial environments to install, maintain and fix a number of electrical equipment, including complex wiring and machinery.

Electricians must work as part of a team, but all are personally responsible for maintaining their own safety and the safety of others by providing a quality and reliable service.

With the rise in renewable energy, electricians are carrying out more varied work than ever before, including working with wind turbines, ‘smart’ heating systems and solar panels.

Therefore, it’s important for electricians to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and qualifications.

Chesterfield College's Level 3 Electrotechnical apprenticeship standard has been designed with the needs of employers in mind, ensuring that the practical skills and health and safety awareness knowledge that electricians need are embedded within a comprehensive training and development plan.

For careers in the electrical industry:

• Installation electrician
• Maintenance electrician
• Electrical technician
• Electrical fitter

Workplace behaviours development

• Work reliably and effectively without close supervision
• Use oral, written and electronic communication methods
• Work effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and the public
• Maintain and enhance competence

Skills and knowledge development

• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislations for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
• Understand and apply the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislations for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings
• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislations for diagnosing technical faults
• Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems

Qualifications Gained

• City and Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical – Installation or Maintenance
• Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths (if required)

Delivery plan and apprentice progression

Throughout the apprenticeship, the apprentice is assessed to ensure that they are progressing at the right pace and developing the skills and knowledge expected.

Month 1-12

• Health and Safety
• Scientific Principles and Technologies
• Online exams
• Practical assessment
• On-site assessment

Month 12-24

• Termination and connection conductors
• Online exam
• Written assessment
• On-site assessment

Month 24-36

• Inspecting, testing and commissioning
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Organise the work environment
• IET wiring regulations
• Online exam
• Practical assessment
• On-site assessment

Month 36-48

• Completion of on-site assessments and workplace logbook

Months 48 - 54

• End Point Assessment

Off-the-job training The apprentice needs to provide evidence of the learning they are receiving from the employer which is called Off the Job Learning. This needs to be a minimum of 6 hours per week. The training can include; onsite training they receive from a mentor, standard induction training and general day-to-day learning of new tasks. Off-the-job training can form part of regular weekly sessions or combined for larger blocks of time, depending on the approach which works best for the employer. The Learning Unlimited team can help advise on appropriate off-the-job training if required.