Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation Certificate (Standard)
Achievement Measurement Certificate of Competency (AM2)
Advanced Apprenticeship Certificate
Course overview
Electricians 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. 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.
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.
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.
You will be assessed in college and in the workplace.
Knowledge units: You will be assessed in college for your practical work and will take exams for all units.
Practical units: You will be assessed in the workplace by your assessor to generate a portfolio of evidence to prove your competency
You will be required to provide paper, writing materials, A4 ring binder file, extra wide dividers and clear plastic wallets.
You will study within the workplace and attend classes at Barnsley College’s (STEM Centre) Science Technology Engineering and Maths Centre, Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S70 2LA. The Achievement Measurement Certificate of Competency (AM2) will be held at an External Assessment venue.
Upon completion you could progress onto further study relating to your job role.
How much does the course cost?
There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
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