This apprenticeship is designed to provide new entrants and those seeking progression in their career, with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the installation and maintenance of Electrotechnical systems. This qualification is available at Level 3, which is the level that the Electrotechnical industry recognises students to become a qualified electrician.
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What will I study?
Knowledge: You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of: ? The principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems. ? The practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment. ? The principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment. Skills: You will have the ability to: ? Apply The practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment. ? Apply health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes and relevant codes of practice, and the requirements of the current edition of the wiring Regulations. Behaviours: What is required? ? Work reliably and effectively without close supervision. ? Work effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and the public. ? maintain and enhance competence in own area.
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Who is this course for?
This apprenticeship meets the needs of learners who want to work as electricians, installing systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment, within the Electrotechnical industry. It is a mandatory requirement of the Electrotechnical Apprenticeship frameworks in England and Northern Ireland.
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How is the course assessed?
? Through a series of tests, assignments and multiple-choice online tests completed in college. ? Site Diaries/Portfolio built and assessed in the workplace. ? Electrotechnical Occupational Competence is assessed externally through an AM2S exam requiring learners 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.
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Knowledge
You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:
- The principles, practices and legislation for The termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
- The practices and procedures for The preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and The environment
- The principles of planning and selection for The installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and The environment.
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Skills
You will have the ability to:
- Apply The practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment
- Apply health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes and relevant codes of practice, and The requirements of The current edition of The wiring Regulations.
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Behaviours
What is required?
- Work reliably and effectively without close supervision
- Work effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and The public
- maintain and enhance competence in own area.
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General info
Benefits to company:
- Give your company a competitive advantage
- Training relative to the engineering industry
- Skilled staff
- Increased quality in work resulting in more business
Benefits to individual:
- Maximise future opportunities
- Gain a qualification whilst gaining valuable work experience
- Train in an industry with a high demand for skilled staff
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Progression and Career Opportunities
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, apprentices can progress on to Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations. Apprentices can also progress onto the Level 4 Building and Service HNC This apprenticeship will also enable learners to progress within employment.
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Entry Requirements for new students
Level 3 apprenticeship - Maths and English GCSE grade 4-9 (or equivalent) required
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Admissions Process
There is no set start date for this apprenticeship. However, there are two ways become an apprentice at Northampton College:
- If you have secured employment with the view of becoming an apprentice, or if you are already employed and would like to join an Apprenticeship programme, please get in touch with us on 01604 734323 or email business.centre@northamptoncollege.ac.uk to register your interest.
- If you don?t have a job yet, you can view all our apprenticeship vacancies through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Each of these job openings are with trusted employers who are looking for an apprentice to join their team. You can click the button below to look through what?s currently on offer. Once you?ve found a vacancy you?re interested in, you will be taken to the National Apprenticeship Service website to begin your application for the role. In either case, we will support both you and your employer to ensure this is the right course for you.
