City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diplomas in Electrotechnical Technology (2357)

Overview

They allow candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the electrotechnical sector

• Awarding Body: City & Guilds
• Level: 3
• Mode: Part Time

About the qualification

This level is ideal if you’ve worked in the industry for some time. You have plenty of experience, and you want to develop your skills further, perhaps to move into a management role. You choose one of two specialist pathways:

• Electrical maintenance
• Electrical installation (buildings and structures)

Who is it for

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, we will assess your suitability to ensure that you have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully. This qualification is not approved for use by learners under the age of 16.

What will you achieve.

The qualifications contribute knowledge, understanding, and practical skills regarding Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment. Once candidates have learnt the required skills and knowledge, they will demonstrate their occupational competence in the workplace within these qualifications.

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, we will assess your suitability to ensure that you have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully. This qualification is not approved for use by learners under the age of 16.

Qualification objective

They allow candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the electrotechnical sector.

Examination.

How you will be assessed

Assessment entails a combination of online multiple-choice examinations and building a portfolio of evidence to show your competency skills in-house. You will also be assessed via observation and the development of a portfolio in a working environment to the criteria set out in each unit.

Course Breakdown

To achieve the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, learners must achieve 76 credits from the mandatory 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 principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
• Understanding 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)
• Terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords 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
• Understanding the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment (electrical maintenance)
• Understanding the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment
• Understanding the practices and procedures for maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment
• Plan and prepare to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment
• Plan and prepare to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment
• Electrotechnical Occupational Competence (AM2)

Further information

Becoming a fully qualified electrician will set you apart from the pack; we aim to help you stand out.

Skills Bootcamp

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diplomas in Electrotechnical Technology (2357) falls under the Skills Bootcamp funding which is supported by the London Mayor’s office and Greater London Authority. To find out more information about the skills bootcamp please click here.

Investing in a Electrical pathway is rewarding and fulfilling; we see the benefits of it as we support you in your studies. Contact us on: + 44 (0) 203 488 1852 to discuss your possibilities and choices with Training Skills UK.