Key Facts

  • Starting
    Throughout the year
    Location
    Carshalton College Main Site
    Duration
    5 Years
    Study Mode
    Combination of work and study
    Start Date
    Throughout the year
    Level
    Level 3
    Code
    CEA3013AS

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Installation electrician and Maintenance electrician Apprenticeship - Level 3

Installation electrician and Maintenance electrician Apprenticeship - Level 3

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Electrician Apprentices install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments, using Electrical equipment and systems, these may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as crime and fire alarm systems and renewable energy technologies. An apprentice Electrician will learn the necessary skills to work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.

  • Entry Requirements


    To be an apprentice you must have suitable employment. Individual employers will set their selection criteria. Apprentices will have maths and English GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2.

  • Course Content


    • Understand and apply health & safety and environmental considerations.
    • Electrical scientific principles & technologies.
    • Understand design and installation practices and procedures.
    • Understand how to plan and oversee electrical work activities.
    • Organise and oversee electrical work environment.
    • Understand terminations and connections of conductors.
    • Terminate and connect conductors.
    • Apply design and installations practices and procedures.
    • Apply practices and procedures for maintenance.
    • Understand inspection, testing and commissioning.
    • Inspect, test and commission electrical systems.
    • Understand and apply fault diagnosis rectification.
    • Understand the requirements for electrical installations BS7671:2018.

  • Progression Next Steps


    By the end of the apprenticeship the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as Eng Tech by the Engineering Council.

  • Additional Information


    Click on the Apply link on this page to start the application process if you are in or have secured suitable employment for the Apprenticeship.

    For further guidance and information if you are not currently employed in a suitable role please have a look at Apprenticeship FAQs

    If you are an employer and interested in any of our Apprenticeships for your staff, please email our dedicated Apprenticeship team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Course Structure


    The course is split into a number of phases: On-programme Training and development takes place during this part of the apprenticeship, with apprentices attending college one day a week plus assessment in the workplace. During this time, you will develop a portfolio. During their training, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected from a competent Electrician Apprentice.

    End Point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage that an apprentice goes through to complete their apprenticeship. The apprentice must show their learning to an independent end-point assessor and the overall grade available is distinction, pass or fail.

    The apprenticeship duration is 42 months, plus End Point Assessment. One day a week at College, with a minimum four days per week employed in suitable employment.

  • Assessment Details


    Once the course has been completed, the Apprentice will be put forward for an End Point Assessment (EPA). This will involve;

    • Portfolio of evidence/Logbook
    • Knowledge assessment - Online questions, assignments practical assessment
    • AM2 test - A synoptic practical/knowledge assessment