Course Description
The level 3 NVQ is for electricians who have previously completed their level 2 and 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (2365) or equivalent older qualifications and are now in their final stages of becoming a qualified electrician.
What does the level 3 NVQ Electrical Qualification cover?
This qualification is completed in a place of work and the time spent in the classroom is very minimal. You are required to evidence your electrotechnical competency by collating documentary evidence of your electrical installations on site. This evidence is checked during the site visits made by one of our allocated assessors.
Why is the Level 3 NVQ Electrical Qualification required?
Achieving this qualification allows electricians to progress their career as a qualified electrician and progress on to the following City and Guilds Qualifications:
- Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
- Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.
You may also need the level 3 NVQ to:
- Obtain the status of “Electrician” with the JIB. If you wish to join them or work for an Electrical Contracting firm that is a member of the JIB.
- Obtain a JIB Gold ECS card.
- Become a Part P registered “Approved Electrician” with one of the Part P scheme providers such as NICEIC, Elecsa or NAPIT.
What does the Level 3 NVQ Electrical programme cover?
There are few steps required to satisfy the requirements set by the City and Guilds. These are:
- A small qualification bridging unit and assessment is undertaken at the training centre.
- Portfolio sessions will be taken at the centre to guide the trainee.
- Assessments are completed on site.
- A final assessment (AM2) will be completed at an AM2 centre – Not included in course fees.
Therefore, the duration to complete depends on your ability to gather the required evidence for assessment. As an indication most of our learners are able to complete this on part-time basis within three months.
Structure
Units
The qualification will be obtained upon completion of the following units:
- Understanding health and safety legislation, practices and procedures (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment)
- Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology systems
- Understanding the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment (electrical installation)
- Understanding the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment.
- Understanding the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
- Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
- Applying health and safety legislation and working practices (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment)
- Applying environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology systems
- Overseeing and organising the work environment (electrical installation)
- Planning, preparing and installing wiring systems and associated equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Terminating and connecting conductors and cables in electrical systems
- Inspecting, testing, commissioning and certifying electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Electrotechnical Occupational Competence
