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.
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Role Profile
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 electro technical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electro technical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electro technical 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
- Installation Electricians must understand and apply the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electro technical 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 electro technical systems and equipment.
Topics
All learners will complete both on and off the job training elements for this standard. Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in Maths and English to a minimum of Level 2.
- Understand & Apply Health, Safety & Environmental Considerations
- Electrical Scientific principles and Technologies
- Understand Design & Installation Practices and Procedures
- Understand how to plan and oversee Electrical Work Activities
- Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment
- Understand Terminations and Connections of Conductors
- Terminate and Connect Conductors
- Understand Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
- Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems
- Understand & Apply Fault Diagnosis & Rectification
- Understand the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2008 2015
- Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures
- Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance
Behaviours
- 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 own area
- Work reliably and effectively without close supervision
- Accept responsibility for the work of themselves and others
- Accept allocate and supervise technical and other tasks
- Understand & Apply Health, Safety & Environmental Considerations
- Electrical Scientific principles and Technologies
- Understand Design & Installation Practices and Procedures
- Understand how to plan and oversee Electrical Work Activities
- Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment
- Understand Terminations and Connections of Conductors
- Understand Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
- Terminate and Connect Conductors
- Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems
- Understand & Apply Fault Diagnosis & Rectification
- Understand the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2008 2015
- Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures
- Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance
