Electrical Installation Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
This Level 3 Electrical Installation apprenticeship is designed for anyone currently working in, or aiming to work within, the electrical sector as an electrician.
You will develop the essential skills needed for employment in this field, including electrical scientific principles, up-to-date rules, regulations, and installation methods through theory sessions.
Practical sessions will cover a range of topics including different cable types, various wiring methods, and how to terminate all cable types. You will also gain extensive knowledge in testing, inspection, and fault finding for electrical installations.
Attendance at College one day per week is required, during which you will study both theory and practical elements. Competence will be demonstrated through onsite assessments and an e-portfolio of evidence. On completion, you must pass an end point assessment (AM2S) to achieve the full apprenticeship standard.
Please note: To complete this apprenticeship with us, you must secure an employer vacancy. If you don’t currently have an employer, the following links may help you find apprenticeship opportunities:
South Devon College – Apprenticeship Vacancies
GOV.UK – Find an Apprenticeship
South Devon College is committed to supporting all prospective students in finding employment. We provide careers guidance, CV writing support, and interview preparation to help you secure your apprenticeship.
Course Details
- You will need to have achieved a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above
- You should have a genuine interest in this subject
- You will be required to have achieved English and maths functional skills Level 2 and you will be required to carry out an initial assessment
Health and Safety
Environmental legislation
Planning, preparing and installing wiring systems
Terminating and connecting conductors
Inspecting, testing and commissioning electrical and building systems
Fault diagnosis and rectification
Core English and maths
During this Electrical Installation apprenticeship your apprentice will learn a variety of skills, both practical and theoretical. They will learn about the scientific principles involved in the production and distribution of electricity in theory sessions, as well as up-to-date rules, regulations and methods of installation. In practical sessions they will learn about different cable types, a variety of wiring methods and how to terminate all cable types. Testing and inspection of their electrical installation will also be extensively covered, along with fault finding. The end of programme AM2S test is also included in their standard.
Course Applications
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This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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