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The electrotechnical industry plays a key role in other industries. Developed by the leading experts in the UK, this apprenticeship will help you to take the first step to become an electrician.

Electrotechnical Installation Apprenticeships enable Electricians to install, 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
  • Metering equipment
  • Crime and fire alarm systems
  • Renewable energy technologies.

Installation Electricians work on the installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage (less than 1000v) electrical and electronic devices and appliances.

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.

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  • Entry requirements

    • 16 years or over
    • GCSE grade 4 and above in English and maths or functional skills Level 2 in English and maths
    • Passing an aptitude assessment
    • Employer completion of a range of work documentation.

    Please contact our Apprenticeship team for further entry requirements.

  • Level

    Level 3

  • Delivery/Study method

    A minimum of 30 hours on the job training at the work place per week including a day/block release to study theory at our Uxbridge/Hayes/Richmond or Harrow campus.

    • Core knowledge modules learning the fundamental knowledge, through a combination of online learning and practical classroom workshops
    • Level 2 English and maths.

  • What will I learn?

    Electricians will use engineering knowledge and understanding to apply their technical and practical skills. They will contribute to the design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, processes, systems or services.

    Electricians must:

    • Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
    • Understand and apply the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
    • Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
    • Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
    • Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
    • Oversee and organise the work environment.


    In addition:

    • Installation Electricians must: Understand and apply the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment
    • Maintenance Electricians must: Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.


    In all of these activities, Electricians must understand and apply health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes and relevant codes of practice; and the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations.

  • Duration and assessment

    Typically 42 – 48 months, this may reduce if an apprentice is part-qualified or has relevant experience on entry.

    Candidates will be required to achieve the Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification - Installation or Maintenance.

    Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their apprenticeship.

    Other assessment includes:

    • A work-based portfolio to demonstrate the skills you’ve learnt in real work projects 
    • An end-point assessment.


    By the end of the apprenticeship the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as Eng Tech by the Engineering Council.

  • Where next? Career/study opportunities

    Typical job titles include:

    • Installation Electrician
    • Maintenance Electrician