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Electrical Installation/Maintenance

Course details

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Qualification name Electrical Installation
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation Multiple Awarding Bodies
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost £20,000.00
Cost description No additional costs EPA included
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

Installation Electrician Maintenance Electrician

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

Individual employers will identify any relevant entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, trainability tests, or other criteria. Typically, most candidates will have English and Mathematics at level 2. All will have achieved English at level 2, Mathematics at level 2 by the end of the apprenticeship.

View the key features of this course.

The scope of an Electricians work encompasses using engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical and practical skills. They contribute to the design, development, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of products, equipment, processes, of electric systems or services. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, protective devices, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as property and life safety installations and renewable energy technologies plus the installation and maintenance of electrical connections of new and emerging technologies supporting low carbon targets. The new technologies will include enhanced connectivity, green and renewable technologies including heating and cooling technologies, using where appropriate, Modern Methods of Construction including offsite and prefabricated components. Electricians may work in both indoor and outdoor settings on a range of electrical equipment and systems. They can 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 can set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.

Understand how the course will be delivered.

Classroom based learning 1 day per week, with 4 days on the job with your employer When at Choice Training your lessons will consist of 50%theory and 50%practical lessons Additional all apprentices will be receive an online learning platform, to enhance their learning experience

Find out what material you will need.

Apprentices will require safety boots, and work attire appropriate to workshop environment A laptop is desirable but not essential as we can loan out laptops during lessons

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will be assessed at your workplace, against the evidence required. Exams will also take place for each unit studied, i.e H & S, testing & insepction At the end of each term you will carry out a mock EPA (end point assessment) to ready you for the real EPA at the end of the apprenticeship in order for you to gain your qualification Individual lessons will comprise of individual learning, team learning, project work, assignments and you will be assessed on all of the above

This apprenticeship aligns with The Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board for ECS Gold Card. As part of the application process the appropriate Health and Safety components will be recognised.

Level 4 HNC

Site Supervisor

Facilities Manager

Foreperson

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Name Choice Training
Address Choice Training Ltd,Seareach Hse,Wantz Rd
Wantz Road
Dagenham
Essex
RM10 8PS
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Email rob@choicetrainingltd.co.uk
Phone 02037195639
Website http://www.choicetrainingltd.co.uk
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