What the course leads to
What courses can I do after this?
On successful completion of this Advanced Apprenticeship, you will be a Qualified Electrician. You could progress to Approved status by attending further technical courses, and could also progress in your chosen career at supervisory/management.
What do I need to apply
To do this course you should have...
GCSE's grade 9-4 in English and Maths or equivalent.
All applicants for an Apprenticeship will be required to attend an interview with the relevant Account Manager undertake an intitial and occupational assessment.
We MUST stress the importance of you contacting employers yourself as without an employer it will not be possible for you to commence training.
Course costs
| Course Code | Start Date | Costs 16-18 | Costs 19-23 (with concessions) | Costs 19+ (no concessions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP20028 | Various | TBC | TBC | TBC |
* Please note fees are subject to change.
Course content
Course Content
To gain the full Advanced Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:
Level 3 Electrical Technologies
Key Skills in:
- Functional Skills L2 Maths
- Functional Skills L2 English
The On-Site-Assessment for the qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role.
Knowledge and Skills
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:
- 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
Mandatory units are:
Level 3 -
Knowledge Units
- Health & Safety
- Environmental practices and principles
- Organising within the Electrical industry
- Planning and installing within the Electrical environment
- Selection of wiring systems for the environment
- Practices and planning for the wiring systems
- Inspection and Testing
- Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults
- Electrical principles
Performance Units
- Health & Safety
- Environmental practices and principles
- Organising within the Electrical industry
- Selection of wiring systems for the environment
- Installing wiring systems for the environment
- Inspection and Testing
- Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults
- AM2
Depending on GCSE grades on entry - the study programme will include Functional Skills in Maths and English
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Start Day/Time
Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.