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- Description
- Course Structure
- Prerequisite
- Achievement Upon Completion
New Entrant Electrician Course is for those learners who wish to become a competent electrician and wish to pursue a career in the electrotechnical/building services sector and to apply for ECS GOLD CARD. The knowledge units are typically Centre delivered though workshop practical, and classroom study. The Diploma also requires the completion of Electrotechnical Occupational Competence Unit (AM2 end point assessment).
Note: If you want to join a Competent Person Scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT etc as a qualified supervisor for “Domestic Electrical Installer” or an “Approved Contractor” scheme you need to complete Level 3 NVQ Diploma.
Please note that the rules were changed from 1st September 2021, if you want to join the Part P Competent Person Scheme (such as NICEIC, NAPIT etc) as a Qualified Supervisor and persons carrying out electrical installation and testing in Dwellings you need minimum qualifications along with two years' experience. The new requirements for joining a CPS, whether NICEIC or NAPIT, are detailed in the EAS Qualification Guide August 2023, which you can read for further detail.
https://electrical.theiet.org/media/3074/eas-qualifications-guide-august-2023.pdf
This training package contains three courses.
1. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (QCF) 501/1605/8 (Stage 1 in centre training)
2. Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations (City & Guild: 2382)
3. Level 3 Award in Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations (EAL= 600/4337/4 or City & Guilds = 2391-50)
Total Course Fee: Price on application
The following reading material is required on the day of course start date and can be purchased from centre.
· Electrical Installation Work: Level 3 EAL Edition (Cost £40.00)
· IET On-Site Guide BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (Cost £30.00)
· IET Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) (Cost £30.00)
· IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (Cost £90.00)
· IET Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) (Cost £40.00)
Part 1: EAL Level 3 Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (QCF) 501/1605/8
Guided learning hours: 726 This qualification is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and is part of the apprenticeship framework developed by Summit Skills. NVQs encourage an employee to value their contribution to the workplace and develop their skills and potential. It is recognised by the Joint Industry Board (JIB) for grading to apply for an ECS Installation Electrician Gold Card. This qualification requires occupational evidence.
L3 Diploma Stage 1: In centre theory and practical training and assessment
The knowledge units have on-screen exams and internal (Centre marked) practical assignments. The performance units are locally assessed and require occupational evidence.
The knowledge units are typically Centre delivered though workshop practical, and classroom study.
This course covers
- v The Building Regulations (including Part P)
- v Basic principles of electricity
- v Electric supply systems
- v Protection (Protective devices)
- v Earthing and Bonding,
- v Design, selection and installation of new circuits, Light circuits, Ring Mains and Radial circuit
- v Installation or replacement of consumer units,
- v Installations in special locations,
- v Three-phase supplies
- v Safe isolation,
- v Requirements for initial verification, initial inspection, safe testing and commissioning; and
- v Completion of Electrical Installation Certificate and
- v Minor Works Certificate documentations according to BS7671:2018.
- v Includes practical workshop
- v Theory and practical assessment
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Knowledge Units |
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EAL Code |
Unit Title |
GLH |
Ofqual Code |
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QELTK3/001 |
Understanding health and safety legislation, practices and procedures (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment) |
54 |
H/602/2523 |
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QELTK3/002 |
Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology systems |
36 |
M/602/2525 |
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QELTK3/003 |
Understanding the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment (electrical installation) |
56 |
J/602/2532 |
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QELTK3/004 |
Understanding the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment |
96 |
T/602/2560 |
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QELTK3/004A |
Understanding the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment |
76 |
A/602/2561 |
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QELTK3/005 |
Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems |
86 |
J/602/2563 |
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QELTK3/006 |
Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment |
78 |
D/602/2567 |
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QELTK3/007 |
Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment |
58 |
R/602/2579 |
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QELTK3/008 |
Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems |
106 |
A/602/2589 |
NVQ Diploma Stage 2: On-site Portfolio (on-site work experience and collection of all required evidence, candidates own arrangements, no fee is payable to Advance 4 Training).
The performance units require evidence from the workplace.
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Performance Units |
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EAL Code |
Unit Title |
GLH |
Ofqual Code |
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QELTP3/001 |
Applying health and safety legislation and working practices (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment) |
10 |
R/602/2596 |
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QELTP3/002 |
Applying environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology systems |
10 |
H/602/2599 |
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QELTP3/003 |
Overseeing and organising the work environment (electrical installation) |
10 |
K/602/2605 |
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QELTP3/004 |
Planning, preparing and installing wiring systems and associated equipment in buildings, structures and the environment |
12 |
R/602/2792 |
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QELTP3/005 |
Terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical systems |
8 |
H/602/2828 |
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QELTP3/006 |
Inspecting, testing, commissioning and certifying electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment |
12 |
K/602/2703 |
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QELTP3/007 |
Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment |
12 |
M/602/2704 |
Stage 3: On-site work portfolio assessment.
Stage 4: The Diploma also requires the completion of Electrotechnical Occupational Competence Unit (AM2 end point assessment). End point assessment (AM2) – Independently assessed by NET. (Fee for stage 4 is directly payable to AM2 centre).
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QEOC3/001 |
Electrotechnical Occupational Competence (AM2 assessment by NET) |
6 |
R/602/2503 |
Unit QEOC3/001 is assessed by the AM2 (via NET) and is the last unit to be taken.
This qualification will be obtained by the learner once they have achieved the all above units.
Note that QELTK units are knowledge units, QELTP units are performance units and require occupational evidence (on-site portfolio).
Part 2: Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations (City & Guild: 2382)
This qualification is for learners who are involved in the electro technical sector such as electricians, designers, inspectors who wish to update their knowledge to the IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition and wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3, to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the latest wiring regulations.
v The qualification covers the full content of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition.
v The Regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations, and additions and alterations to existing installations.
At successful completion of this course learners will receive a Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations from EAL or City & Guild.
Part 3: Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations (EAL= 600/4337/4 or City & Guilds = 2391-50)
This qualification is for those electricians who wish to carry out the initial inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations.
This Award gives the learner an understanding of the theory and practice of the initial verification, commissioning, certification of both single and three phase electrical installations.
The qualification follows BS 7671 and the industry recognised IET Guidance Note 3, as well as the Electrical Safety Council’s Best Practice Guides.
The Award gives an opportunity for individuals to develop and/or enhance their knowledge and skills in the Initial verification and testing of single and three phase low voltage electrical installations.
The assessment involves one on-screen open book exam (IET GN3) and practical assessments covering initial inspection and testing and commissioning of a three-phase rig.
At successful completion of this course learner will receive an EAL or City & Guilds certificate.
Learners must be at least 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must have the potential to achieve all aspects of the qualification. In particular, learners should be able to demonstrate that they have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy required for the completion of the learning outcomes and the assessments.
Upon successful completion, the Candidate will receive Level 3 Certificates from EAL or City & Guild.