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Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Apprenticeship

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Location and start date

Cornwall College St Austell - as required

Level

Level 3 Levels Explained

Duration

Up to 4 years

Subject area

Engineering Find out more

Attendance

Part-time

Course information

This Level 3 apprenticeship covers skill and training for the installation or maintenance of electro-technical equipment. Upon completion you will be qualified to work as an installation or maintenance electrical engineer.

As an apprentice you will be expected to have strong practical skills and advanced abilities. You’ll need to be able to follow technical drawings and understand health and safety regulations.

You cover a range of topics including:

• Health and safety
• Environmental technology systems
• Overseeing the work environment
• Project planning
• Preparing and installing electrical systems
• Terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords
• Inspecting, certification and testing

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 4, including English and Maths.

You will also need an employer willing to take you on. If you do not have an employer we may be able to help you fine one through our recruitment team.

Assessment will include practical assignments and multiple choice tests.

Full-time employment as a qualified electrician (many apprentices remain with the employer the completed their training with)

Go on to university to study a relevant foundation degree or bachelor’s degree in building services, engineering and associated disciplines.

Following the completion of this course you can apply for a professional registration to the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) as an Engineering Technician.

Possible Careers:

• Installation electrician
• Maintenance electrician
• Electrical design engineer
• Theatre and events electrician
• Plant technician
• Electrical network technician
• Telecommunications engineer

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