Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3

Outline

Installation Electricians will need to demonstrate and evidence that they have had the experience to install at first and second fix a wide range of containment systems, wiring systems and equipment in a safe environment as well as testing, inspecting, certification and fault finding.

Maintenance Electricians are expected to be able to demonstrate that they have maintained at least five different systems carrying out a range of planned preventative maintenance and emergency repairs as well as testing, inspecting, certification and fault finding. The qualification includes the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate, and course completion enables the apprentice to become registered on the national Joint Industry Board (JIB) database for qualified installation and maintenance electricians with the opportunity to receive and hold a gold skills card.

Assessment

This qualification is delivered  on a day release model at City Skills, Lissadel Street, M6 6AP, with a range of theory and practical sessions. Technical units include a combination of written, online multiple choice and practical assessments. In addition to this, there is a portfolio of evidence from work undertaken on site, including: Site observations, Reflective accounts, and Questions and documentary evidence.

Mandatory Qualifications

Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification, (Installation) or (Maintenance)
End Point Assessment

The end-point assessment is synoptic and takes place at the end of the apprentice’s learning and development. The requirement is that the end-point assessment is completed within six months from the start of the end point assessment period. The end point assessment is made up of the following components and will consist of an AM2S test:

• A practical and theory assessment (16.5 hours typically over 2 and a half days)
• 40 multiple choice questions
• Assessment in sections, requiring apprentices to perform a set of common tasks and procedures that a full scope electrical operative might face when working in commercial or industrial premises as well as dwellings
• Assessment on installation, inspection, testing and fault-finding; their work must comply with British Standard 7671 “Requirements for Electrical Installations” (BS 7671), be in line with relevant health and safety legislation and conform to current industry practices and procedures.

Entry Requirements

Each organisation will have their own entry requirements, and must be able to provide opportunities to work towards this apprenticeship as part of the job role.

Apprentices require five GCSEs at Grades A*/9 to C/4, including Grade C/4 in maths and English (or equivalent).

Funding may be available to cover this apprenticeship, please contact us for more information on eligibility.

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