Overview
Gives individuals the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and competence in all aspects of Electrical Installation. Structured delivery that individual learners need to maintain to succeed in this demanding Apprenticeship.
This occupation is found in the industrial, commercial, and residential construction, engineering, and power industries. The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments, including communal areas, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
The scope of an Electrician’s 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, and processes of electric systems or services.
Curriculum delivery
An apprentice will attend college on one day a week, based on 36 Days delivery during an academic year. Each session will cover the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours as required by the apprenticeship standard. Additional sessions may be run at the college to ensure the apprentice is meeting the course requirements and progressing as expected.
After the first six weeks and then every twelve weeks, the apprentice will meet with their Activate Apprenticeships on-programme assessor to review and record their progress against the apprenticeship standard. At these reviews, evidence will be discussed and recorded by the apprentice. The assessor will observe skills and behaviours in the workplace when necessary to meet the course requirements.
It is essential that employers also ensure that apprentices are being mentored in these practices whilst in the workplace to ensure a satisfactory level of competence and knowledge is achieved prior to End-point Assessment (EPA).
Typically 20% off-the-job training
Since the introduction of new style apprenticeships in May 2017, it’s been a requirement that every apprentice spends at least 20% of their time on off-the-job training. The required 20% off-the-job training hours will be calculated via the apprentices contracted hours of work, holiday entitlement and length of programme and will be clearly specified in our commitment statement. This requirement doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect – and doesn’t even mean the apprentice has to be away from their workplace 20% of the time.
End-point assessment
To achieve this apprenticeship standard, the employer, training provider and apprentice will agree when the apprentice has developed all the knowledge, skills and behaviours defined in the apprenticeship standard and clearly evidenced by the on-programme progression review meetings and records.
The independent end assessment ensures that all apprentices consistently achieve the industry set professional standard and can commence at any point once the apprentice is competent after the twelve-month minimum period of learning and development.
Independent end-point assessment organisations
Approved assessment organisations are registered on the ESFA Register of apprenticeship assessment organisations. Assessment organisations are responsible for ensuring assessments are conducted fairly and that assessments are valid, reliable and consistent. To access the list and find an assessment organisation visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/using-the-registerof-apprentice-assessment-organisations
The employer will approve and appoint the assessment organisation to undertake the independent end assessment of the apprentice.
Progression
Progression from this apprenticeship is expected to be into full time employment as an Approved Electrician.
Professional recognition
This apprenticeship aligns with:
- Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Technician Member (TMIET)
- The Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board for ECS Gold Card
Please contact the relevant professional bodies for more details
Apprentice wages
Every apprentice must be paid a lawful wage for the time they are in work and in off the-job training. The employer must meet the cost of the apprentice’s wages. An employer can only pay the apprenticeship minimum wage from the start of the apprenticeship programme and not before. You can find information on the national minimum wage, the apprenticeship rate, and the definition of an employee on GOV.UK.
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