Installation & Maintenance Electrician Standard – Level 3

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Introduction

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.

1 week induction covering the below workshops and qualifications 

  • Programme induction 
  • IOSH working safely 
  • Reading engineering drawings 
  • Abrasive wheels 
  • Manual handling 
  • Safeguarding, equality and diversity 

Year’s 1 & 2 – Level 3 Development Knowledge and Practical Delivery 

1 day per week in the centre for 24 months

Year 3 – Assessor visits (Work based learning) 

Assessor visits start in year 3 once in centre practical and theory is completed. 

A monthly assessment visit is scheduled, whereby a member of our engineering assessment team will be allocated to the learner to complete KSB evidence (knowledge, skills and behaviours)  

Length of time: 12 sessions 12 months

  • Understand Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations  
  • Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities  
  • Understand Design and Installation Practices and Procedures  
  • Understand Terminations and Connections of Conductors  
  • Inspection, Testing and Commissioning
  • Understand Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
  • Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies
  • Understand the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022)  

End Point Assessment 

The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.  The EPA period is typically 6 months.  The learner must: 

  •  Achieved English and maths qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules 
  •  Achieved Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification 
  •  The employer, apprentice and training provider must complete and sign the Readiness for Assessment checklist.
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