Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician - Advanced Apprenticeship

Entry Requirements

Level 3 advanced apprentices will progress from a level 2 apprenticeship, or be able to demonstrate the same knowledge, skills and competency levels. 

Apprentices must achieve a Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to demonstrate competency in their chosen occupation. 

Apprentices must complete, or have previously completed, recognised English and Mathematics Level 2 qualifications.

Industry Placement and Field Trips

You will need to be employed full-time with a relevant contract of employment. Your employer will also need to agree to our Skills Coach and Specialist Practitioner being able to visit you at your place of work.

Learning and Teaching Methods

This apprenticeship will identify and improve your skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become an Electrician.

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be able to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and behaviours.

Your apprenticeship is delivered one day per week in college and in the workplace, with teaching delivered through online resources and on a 1-2-1 basis by your skills coach and employer. 

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

Assessment Methods

Electricians will use engineering knowledge and understanding to apply their technical and practical skills. They will contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or services. Electricians must:

• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation 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 legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
• Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems 
• Oversee and organise the work environment.

In addition, 

Installation Electricians must: 

• Understand and apply the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment.

Maintenance Electricians must:

• Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.

In all of these activities, Electricians must understand and apply health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes and relevant codes of practice; and the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations.

Knowledge learning outcomes will be assessed via on-screen assessments, externally set and marked by the awarding organisations and a range of assignments, projects and written assessments covering theory and practical skills, externally set by the awarding organisation.

For performance learning outcomes (‘skills’ and ‘behaviours’), the apprentice will complete a portfolio of evidence to show this.

The majority of assessments will be graded pass/fail. The exception is the theory assessments (onscreen and written) which forms part of ‘6k Electrical scientific principles and technologies’ unit. This unit allows apprentices to demonstrate a greater breadth and level of understanding with sufficient marks available to differentiate between pass, merit and distinction.

1-2-1 assessment and support to build this portfolio and evidence the behaviours, skill and knowledge elements will take place in your workplace, at mutually convenient times and dates with your Skills Coach.

All apprentices are required to allocate 20% of their weekly working hours towards the completion of the apprenticeship programme

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

All construction apprentices are required to adhere to Health & Safety when in the workshops, PPE must be worn at all times. 

You will need to speak to your employer around any protective clothing you may need to buy, or whether it is provided by them, including items such as  

Safety boots  

Safety helmet  

Hi-vis vest  

Work trousers  

Safety glasses  

Gloves  
 
All of the above items can be purchased from local suppliers for a total cost of £45.  
 
You will also need to be prepared in all your sessions with paper, pens and a folder to keep all your revision and notes that you take during lessons.

Terms and Conditions

Read our full terms and conditions.

Career Options and Progression

This apprenticeship will support you to progress into the following roles:
•    Installation Electrician
•    Maintenance Electrician
Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as Eng Tech by the Engineering Council