L3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician - Royal Apprenticeship | Furness College

L3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician - Royal 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.

Electricians may work on the installation, initial verification and testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low voltage (up to and including 1000 V or AC 1500 V DC) electrical and electronic equipment. Electricians can also work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems.

Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprentices are required to attend Furness College one day per week for Off the Job Training. These sessions are both practical and theory based and delivered by expert tutors. Apprentices are supported to gain and develop relevant Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

What qualification will I achieve?
Electrotechnical Qualification

How long is the course?
54 Months

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

Practical:

Install wiring systems, cable tray, conduit, trunking - Test and inspect
installations

Fault find and diagnose issues in electrical systems - Repair and maintain
existing installations

Wire circuits, lighting, sockets, distribution boards - Terminate and
connect cables safely

Measure, cut, bend, and fix containment accurately - Follow wiring
diagrams and technical drawings

Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques - Carry out inspection
& testing, continuity, insulation resistance, polarity

Install and support cables – Use a range of tools, materials, equipment,
and components

Effective communication. - Safe isolation procedures

Written and verbal communication techniques - Mathematical and scientific
techniques

Theory:

Health & safety legislation Electricity at Work Regulations

Earthing and bonding principles - Risk assessments and hazard
awareness

Codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring
Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards

Building Regulations.

How will I be assessed?

Behaviours will be validated by employers on programme

Practical observation

Online knowledge assessment

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

There are no course fees for apprentices.

Apprentices will receive a wage from their employer.

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprenticeships.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

Once qualified, some electricians may choose to become self-employed contractors. This apprenticeship aligns with Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Technician Member (TMIET). Progression onto advanced level 4-6 apprenticeships. In some instances, you can go on to higher education in a College or University.

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