Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Electrotechnical (Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician)

Individual employers may identify relevant entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, trainability tests, or other criteria. Most candidates will have English and maths at level Two on entry. However, because of the technical nature of the course, We are only normally accepting candidates with a minimum grade Four or C in English and Maths.

You will normally be expected to demonstrate some practical aptitude and be able to demonstrate general analytical skills, a capacity for and the potential to research, analyse and solve problems.

You will need access to a tablet/computer to access your e-portfolio.

Assessment is done through a combination of practical tasks, written assignments, oral discussions and online tests throughout the programme. To ensure that we can support you to meet these, we will complete an in-depth initial skills analysis to ensure that we can tailor our delivery to meet these unique requirements. We will then use the most relevant delivery methods to support you which include:

• One-to-one coaching from a dedicated, professional assessor/instructor allocated to the learner for the duration of the programme.

• Work based assignments and projects to be completed in an e-portfolio.

• Knowledge – Skills & Behaviours.

• Job shadowing and mentoring.

• Review of progress every four – ten weeks.

• Independent learning and research as directed by the assessor/instructor.

On-programme Assessment

Knowledge learning outcomes will be assessed via on-screen assessments, externally set and marked by the awarding organisations and a range of assignments, projects and written assessments (one or more tasks) covering theory and practical skills, externally set by the awarding organisation and internally marked by the centre.

Performance learning outcomes – skills, will require auditable evidence of competent performance from the workplace which demonstrates your ability against set assessment criteria. You will complete a portfolio of evidence to show this.

Assessment of behaviours will require you to provide auditable evidence from the workplace which will clearly demonstrate that you have met these criteria.

The majority of assessments will be graded pass/fail. The exception is the theory assessments (onscreen and written) which form part of ‘6k Electrical scientific principles and technologies’ unit. This unit allows you to demonstrate a greater breadth and level of understanding with sufficient marks available to differentiate between pass, merit and distinction.

The assessments though graded pass/merit/distinction will not contribute to the overall apprenticeship grade. This provides transparency of your knowledge but retains the importance of practical skills. It will allow employers to identify apprentices who are good in this area for further development into, for example, design.

At least one of the on-site assessments of performance for each of the below units must occur in a commercial or industrial setting i.e. on-site assessment cannot occur exclusively in a domestic context.

• Apply Health and Safety and Environmental Considerations

• Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures

• Terminate and Connect Conductors

• Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance

End Point Assessment

The AM2S will provide the synoptic end-point assessment. This single common assessment is externally set and marked by an independent body within an independent assessment structure. For the last 30 years, the AM2S has been recognised within the electrotechnical industry as the benchmark of an individual’s occupational competence,providing verification of competence for tens of thousands of electricians.

The AM2S will assess your skills and knowledge and confirm behaviours against the theory and performance criteria within the standard. The AM2S is a robust, timed (16.5 hours typically over two and a half days) practical and theory (40 multiple-choice questions) assessment in sections, requiring candidates 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. It assesses candidates on installation, inspection, testing and fault-finding; your work must comply with BS 7671, be in line with relevant health and safety legislation and conform to current industry practices and procedures.

Qualifications

City & Guilds 5357 Level Three Electrotechnical Qualification (Installation) or (Maintenance)Level Three Electrotechnical Qualification (cityandguilds.com)

Progression

Once you complete this apprenticeship you will be classed as a “Time Served Engineer” and as such opportunities within engineering are wide and varied. You may take on a promotion at your employers or look to develop your career in other areas of the UK or overseas. You may also choose to continue with your education and study engineering on an HNC/HND program or a degree.

Lincoln College have facilities at Lincoln, Gainsborough and Newark to deliver training to apprentices. High quality of teaching by qualified and experienced industry experts; an excellent balance of theory and practical sessions. Training can be delivered on a 1:1 basis in the workplace, day release or bespoke training programmes to meet your requirements. Our employers are actively involved in the training with assessments carried out in the workplace. Through partnership collaboration your apprentice’s progression and development will be supported and reviewed regularly through face to face and remote contact through the use of an eportfolio.

Electricians will use engineering knowledge and understanding to apply their technical and practical skills. You will contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or Services.

Electricians Must:

• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems

• Understand and apply the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

• Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems

• Oversee and organise the work environment.

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.

Electricians will be expected to:

• Work reliably and effectively without close supervision.

• Accept responsibility for the work of themselves and others.

• Accept, allocate and supervise technical and other tasks.

• Use oral, written and electronic methods for the communication of technical and other information.

• Work effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and the public.

• Undertake work in a way that contributes to sustainable development.

• Maintain and enhance competence in your own area.

• Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner.

Employers have designed the Apprenticeship Standards to meet the needs of the sector and industry. Ensuring they include:

• Relevant Knowledge, skills and behaviours ensure that the Standard is relevant to the occupation.

• Widening participation Apprenticeship standards provide opportunities to employees that may not previously have been available.

• Development tools A cost effective way to train your employees to undertake specific roles in your business.

• Return on Investment On average, an apprentice who has completed their course will increase business productivity by £214 per week (CEBR, 2015).

As an Apprentice, you will pay no course fees. However, your employer may have to pay towards your training as well as provide you with a wage. All Apprentices are entitled to the national minimum apprentice wage within their first year of training from their employer, although they can, and often do, pay more. In the second and subsequent years of an Apprenticeship programme, if you are aged 19 or over, the national minimum wage for your age would apply [https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates]

If you are an employer and want to find out more information regarding employer contributions and any further costs related to the Apprenticeship programme, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship team at [email protected]