Electrotechnical Installation Apprenticeship enables Electricians to 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.
Candidates will be required to achieve the Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification, (Installation) or (Maintenance).
Installation Electrician, Maintenance Electrician
Typically 42 – 48 months, This may reduce if an apprentice is part-qualified or has relevant experience on entry.
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A minimum of 30 hours of on the job training at work place per week including a day/ block release to study theory at our Uxbridge/Hayes/ Harrow campus.
Institution of Englineering and Technology, Balfour Beatty,Barlows Electrical, Daly Limited, Darke & Taylor Ltd, Joint Industry Board for the Electrical Contracting Industry, National Grid, UPM Shotton Paper and SJD Assocatiates Ltd.
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.
Apprentices without level 2 English and mathematics will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their apprenticeship.
By the end of the apprenticeship the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as Eng Tech by the Engineering Council.
During the apprenticeship programme, an apprentice will require to spend minimum 30 hours of on-the-job training that includes:
The modules included in this programme are:
Knowledge and understanding:
Electricians will use engineering knowledge and understanding to apply their technical and practical skills. They will contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or services. Electricians must:
In addition,
Installation Electricians must:- Understand and apply the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment.Maintenance Electricians must:- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
In all of these activities, Electricians must understand and 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
Electricians will be expected to: