Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

Course Information

  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Construction and the Built Environment
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: Day Release
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Construction Centre
  • Course Length Up to 48 months

Overview

Install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. You will contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or services.

Who is this course for?

Choose this apprenticeship if you are practically minded and good at problem-solving. You will have attention to detail and a mechanical aptitude. As you will often work in people’s homes, you will need to be tidy, respectful and a good communicator.

What you will study

You will: 

  • Plan, prepare and install wiring systems and associated equipment in buildings 
  • Terminate and connect conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical systems 
  • Inspect, test, commission and certify electro-technical systems and equipment 
  • Learn how to oversee and organise the work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements  

Topics include:

  • Termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
  • Installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
  • Inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
  • Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
  • Design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
  • Oversee and organise the work environment
Assessment

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their End Point Assessment (EPA):

  • Prepare and install wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment
  • Inspect, test, commission and certify electrotechnical systems
  • Diagnose and correct electrical faults in electrotechnical systems

Achieve:

  • NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)
Entry Requirements

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide you ideally need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support in order to help you achieve the functional skills element or GCSE requirements of the Apprenticeship. Support can be delivered either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.

Progression and careers

Once you have qualified you could become a team manager or supervisor and earn a higher salary. You could also run your own business.

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  • How to apply

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    1) Complete our online application form

    2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades

    3) Attend an interview

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