
Apprenticeship - Electrical Installation | Level 3 | A3S005

How to study
Full Time

Duration
42 Months

Location
Stephen Burke Construction Academy
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Course overview
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.
For more information please visit the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
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Entry requirements
Individual employers set the selection criteria, but it's likely to expect 5 GCSEs, including maths and English at grade 4 or a relevant grade 2 functional skills qualification. Apprentices lacking these qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment.
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What can I do next?
Work as an electrician
By the end of the apprenticeship, the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as Eng Tech by the Engineering Council.