Construction

The apprenticeship programme covers a range of practical skills and underpinning knowledge and includes the following five components:

1. Full C&G 5357 - which consists of 8 theory units, 6 practical units including an Electrotechnical Occupational Competence unit for which the AM2 is the assessment

2. Functional Skills: Level 2 Maths, Level 2 English

3. Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR): mapped into the theory units

4. Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS): mapped into the theory units

Units include the following:

• Health, Safety and Environmental considerations
• Overseeing and Organising
• Terminate and Connect
• Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
• Requirements of the IEE wiring Regulations
• Design and Installation
• Inspect and Test
• Electrical Principles

This apprenticeship programme is aimed at new or existing employees within a business providing electrical installation services in the building and structures environment. Candidates must be aged 16 or over and hold 5 GCSE grades A*-C (4 or above) including Maths and English. An interview and screening test is required prior to enrolment.

Practical Assessments On-Site Assignments, Home works and End of unit tests.

End point assessment: AM2 Achievement Measurement Skills Test which comprises of 3 ½ day test at a relevant centre

Full employment as an Electrician and various specialist short qualifications