Maintenance Electrician Level 3 (21/22)
Course Overview
Maintenance Electricians maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electricians might work in both indoor and outdoor settings. Electrical equipment and systems 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. They are able to work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner. They may contribute to the design of electrical systems. They are able to set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials. Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians work. On completion of their work the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others. Maintenance Electricians work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems. Duties include the supervision of the equipment, its maintenance and necessary repairs Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in a electrical role and ideally studied and achieved a Level 2 qualification , this Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed a Level 2 Electrical qualification via full or part-time study and would like to further enhance their knowledge and skills. This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
What topics are covered?
Practices and legislation Termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords Preparation and installation of wiring systems Inspection, testing, commissioning and certification Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults Design, building, installation, maintenance of equipment and systems Working environment Installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems Maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Maintenance Electricians maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electricians might work in both indoor and outdoor settings. Electrical equipment and systems 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. They are able to work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner. They may contribute to the design of electrical systems. They are able to set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials. Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians work. On completion of their work the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others. Maintenance Electricians work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems. Duties include the supervision of the equipment, its maintenance and necessary repairs Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in a electrical role and ideally studied and achieved a Level 2 qualification , this Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed a Level 2 Electrical qualification via full or part-time study and would like to further enhance their knowledge and skills. This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
Apprentices without level 2 (GCSE 4/C) in English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior starting the apprenticeship programme.
Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification Registration as EngTech by the Engineering Council.
Classroom and work based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.
Civil Engineer Level 2