On an installation electrician and maintenance electrician apprenticeship course, you’ll help install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments.
An installation electrician and maintenance electrician installs, maintains and repairs electrical equipment and systems in industrial, commercial, and residential contexts. This includes anything from switchboards to renewable energy technologies.
As an apprentice, you may also contribute to the design of electrical systems. You will plan projects from the development of drawings and specifications to the purchase of installation materials.
During this apprenticeship, you will specialise in one of two occupations: installation (installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining low voltage (less than 1000v) electrical and electronic equipment and appliances) or maintenance (maintenance of electrical and electronic installations). In this role, you will be in charge of the equipment’s monitoring, maintenance, and repairs.
What you’ll learn
On an installation and maintenance electrician apprenticeship course, you’ll learn to:
- Operate, repair, and maintain tools and equipment
- Understanding building and construction
- Be conscientious and detail-oriented
- Solve problems
- Take action on your own initiative
- Operate efficiently with your hands and use equipment safely
- Engage with colleagues and consumers
Entry requirements
You’ll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship.
- Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this before taking the end-point assessment.
Assessment methods
The End Point Assessment comprises two distinct assessment methods:
- Performance assessment (Workplace)
- Knowledge/Practical assessment (College/training provider)
Duration, level, subjects and potential salary upon completion
- Duration: 42 months
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Level: 3 – Advanced Apprenticeship
- Relevant school subjects: Science and engineering
- Potential salary upon completion: £30,000 per annum
Apprenticeship standard
More information about the Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship standard can be found here.
Apprenticeship end point assessment
For more information about the End Point Assessment Process, please read the Institute of Apprenticeships’ information page.