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
- metering equipment
- crime and fire alarm systems
- renewable energy technologies
In time you will be able to work on your own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.
You may contribute to the design of electrical systems. You will be able to set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.
Electrical safety is an important area of an Electricians work. On completion of your work the electrical systems must be safe to use. You must adhere to safe working practices without endangering yourself 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.
Course information
During this course you will learn a full range of skills that a qualified electrician needs including -
- • health, safety and environmental considerations
• how to plan and oversee electrical work activities
• design and installation practices and procedures
• terminations and connections of conductors
• inspection, testing and commissioning
• fault diagnosis and rectification
• electrical scientific principles and technologies
• requirements for electrical installations BS7671:2018
You will work towards gaining an apprenticeship standard in installation / maintenance electrician. The apprenticeship standard contains a list of skills, knowledge and behaviours you will need to have learnt by the end of your apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
- You need to be aged 16 years and over
- GCSE Grade (C/4) and above in maths and English (or equivalent). If you do not have these grades then call or email to discuss
- You do not need any prior engineering qualifications but you do need to be employed to start this course
- If you are not employed then we can help look for an employer
Course duration
42 months plus 6 months End Point Assessment (EPA)