Domestic Electrician

On a domestic electrician apprenticeship course, you will help install and upkeep electrical systems in domestic environments. Operating primarily in residential settings, be it for new construction, installations, or existing structures, domestic electrician apprentices concentrate on tasks such as helping install new wiring and upgrading or repairing existing cables and equipment to ensure the secure and dependable distribution of electricity throughout the premises.

What you’ll learn

On a domestic electrician apprenticeship course, you’ll learn to:

• Comprehend the pertinent health and safety legislation and safe work practices concerning potential hazards and risks when engaging in domestic electrical projects and strategies for their avoidance.
• Recognise the significance of restoring the work area to a clean and secure condition upon project completion and how to accomplish this objective.
• Acquire effective communication skills and techniques for interacting with individuals in diverse roles, encompassing the entire spectrum of people and their functions that domestic electricians encounter in their work.
• Emphasise the importance of delivering quality customer service and grasp the principles and strategies for effective customer service, considering the variations among individuals and various demographic groups regarding equality and diversity.
• Explore relevant legislation applicable to domestic electrical work, including building regulations, industry guidance notes, relevant codes of practice, the current edition of Wiring Regulations (BS7671), and related standards.
• Identify pertinent sources of technical information and guidance specifically tailored to domestic electrical installation and maintenance projects, predominantly encompassing electrical drawings and technical specifications, and comprehend the rationale behind their usage.
• Master the essential mathematical techniques, formulas, and calculations that underlie the work of a domestic electrician.
• Familiarise yourself with the array of tools, materials, equipment, and components utilised in domestic electrical work, and understand how to identify and employ them safely.
• Understand the purposes and characteristics of diverse domestic electrical and electronic equipment, installations, components, and systems, encompassing aspects like domestic heating systems, comfort and convenience technologies, and smart home applications and devices, as well as their installation and maintenance requirements.
• Explore methods for terminating and connecting cables in domestic electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment.
• Acquire the skills necessary for inspecting and testing domestic electrical installations using various diagnostic techniques and problem-solving methods for both initial assessments and periodic testing of single-phase installations.
• Recognise the significance of accurately preparing, completing, and maintaining relevant work documentation, including observations, test results, and certification documents.
• Develop the ability to create written quotes and estimates professionally.
• Apply information technology in the domestic electrician industry, including completing test certificates and work documentation.
• Identify contemporary digital learning platforms and tools for business communication and collaboration within the industry.
• Comprehend the requirements for ongoing personal development within the industry and the prospects for advancing one’s career.

Entry requirements

You’ll usually need:

• A level 2 apprenticeship or passed five GCSEs

Assessment methods

The programme is assessed in various ways before completing the End Point Assessment, including an observation of practical competence in a controlled environment, scenario based interview and online knowledge assessment.

Restrictions and requirements

• Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Duration, level, subjects and potential salary upon completion