Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician (Level 3 Standard)
Mode of study | Apprenticeship |
Duration | Please ring for details |
Campus | London Road Campus |
Start date | 1 August 2022 |
Course code | PLR3UEI (APPO) |
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Who is it for?
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electricians might work in both indoor and outdoor settings. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as crime and fire alarm systems and renewable energy technologies. They are able to work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.
They may contribute to the design of electrical systems. They are able to set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.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.
Installation Electricians work on the installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage (less than 1000v) electrical and electronic devices and appliances.
Maintenance Electricians work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems. Duties include the supervision of the equipment, its maintenance and necessary repairs
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Entry Requirements
This electrical Apprenticeship is taught at our London Road Campus on a day release basis once a week. In addition, you will be visited at your workplace regularly by your assessor, for the duration of your apprenticeship to assess you in the workplace and review your progress with your employer. You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you have obtained the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to do the job effectively.
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What does the course involve?
For a comprehensive understanding of this electrical programme and what it entails, please click here.
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How is the course assessed?
This electrical Apprenticeship is taught at our London Road Campus on a day release basis once a week. In addition, you will be visited at your workplace regularly by your assessor, for the duration of your apprenticeship to review your workplace progress with your employer. You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment, towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you obtain the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be job-ready.
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How much does it cost?
Typically, this electrical Apprenticeship will take 42 months to complete.
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What do I do next?
To be an apprentice electrician you will need an employer who can offer you work and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 260400 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Luke Grocott
Level 1 Electrical
Previous school: Sir John Talbot's School
Electrical Installation gets you ready for the work environment. It is totally different to school, which is what I wanted for my further education and the teachers treat you with respect. They let you know when you’re doing well and they’ll put you right if you’re going wrong.
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