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Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 2/3) Electrical Installation

Title & Level: Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) Electrical Installation

Introduction
This course will give you the skills and experience within the workplace to commence a career as a qualified Electrician. You will study Electrical units in Health and Safety, make preparations to install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment; install and connect electrical wiring systems using safe and improved methods; inspect, test and commission electrical installation and learn to diagnose and correct faults and problems.

Entry requirements
At least four GCSEs grades C and above, with good grades in English, Maths and Science and a work placement. Progression from full-time construction-based courses will also be considered.  If you have some electrical experience and work with in the industry, this will also be taken into consideration.

Duration
This course runs for 3 years. Enrolment is preferred in September.

Career Prospects/Progression
Having successfully completed your Advanced Apprenticeship, you will be recognised as a qualified electrician with the opportunity to further specialise in additional areas such as security and renewable energy.

How will I be assessed?
Through continuous assessment by observations, professional discussions, personal statements and product evidence. A qualified College assessor will visit you in your workplace to assess your practical skills whilst you are working in your job role.  Your supervisor at work may be asked for a statement to confirm competence in particular practical activities. A site diary will be maintained. At the end of your course you will sit a practical AM2 test which will examine your practical competence in wiring systems. Passing this test will allow you to practice as a qualified electrician.

In addition to this, you will be required to complete Functional Skills in numeracy, literacy and IT.

Course Content/units
To gain the full qualification, you must successfully complete units such as:

•    Ensure safe site working
•    Diagnose and correct faults in ETT systems and equipment
•    Provide technical and functional information
•    Maintain a healthy and safe environment
•    Prepare to install electrical wiring systems, wiring closures and equipment
•    Install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
•    Connect wiring systems and equipment using safe and approved methods
•    Inspect, test and commission an electrical installation

Course expenses
You will be required to purchase the current edition regulations book and the on-site guide.  There may be a charge if you have to re-sit any formal exams. You will be required to wear protective clothing and steel toe-capped boots whilst working in the Electrical workshop.

Awarding Body
City and Guilds

What next?
For further information, advice and to enrol, please call our Customer Liaison Team on 01935 423921