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Electrician Apprenticeship (Installation and Maintenance)

Apprentices will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the relevant apprenticeship standard. On successful completion of installation electrician and maintenance electrician (level 3), apprentices will have achieved the industry desired level of competence to work as an electrician and will be eligible to apply for an ECS Installation/Maintenence Electricain Gold Card and can apply to join a Competent Person Scheme.

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It only takes a couple of mins to fill in your electrical apprenticeship application form, we will then be in touch to let you know how to progress.

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Start Your Electrical Apprenticeship Application Today

It only takes a couple of mins to fill in your electrical apprenticeship application form, we will then be in touch to let you know how to progress.

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WHY US

Why Consider our Electrical Apprenticeship?

Our City and Guilds 5357 apprenticeship qualification is designed to give the apprentices the KSBs required to carry out their job role and successfully complete their apprenticeship standard. Our apprenticeship has many benefits, including flexibility, dedicated support, week block releases, frontloaded learning designed to develop knowledge and skills quicker, just to name a few.

If you have employment and are carrying out a sufficient range of electrical installation or electrical maintenance work, this apprenticeship could be for you!

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Why Choose Trade Skills 4U?

There are a huge number of reasons to choose us.

Above all its all about the quality of our training. We have built our reputation on years of listening to our learners and employers and constantly improving.

Last year, more people passed City & Guilds electrical courses with us than with any other UK provider. That level of success is achieved through our continuing investment in a superb learning environment and a first class teaching team who really understand the industry.

That’s why we have an enviable reputation in the industry but don’t just take our word for it, read the hundreds of reviews that have been posted online, or simply pay us a visit to see for yourself.

We are proud of our centres and, teachers and staff and that’s why virtually every image on this site is taken by us of real students in our very real centres.

FACILITIES

We boast some of the best facilities nationwide, our training centres have evolved over the last 15 years. Each classroom and workshop has been built specifically to teach electrical practical and theory in the same room. This allows us the flexibility to showcase practical skills and the theory behind them at the same time. The ultimate learning environment!

EXPERIENCED TUTORS

Skilled tutors with teaching qualifications as well as years of experience on the tools. Our tutors have all worked as fully qualified electricians and teachers. We handpick only the best tutors in the industry.

TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

We specialise in training apprentices. So you can rest assured your apprenticeship learning will be tailored to the correct level and take into account that some learners will already have experience working in industry. Our teachers will deliver to the right level for you and will stretch and challenge where required.

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Apprenticeship Overview

Who is the apprenticeship for?

To become an electrical apprentice, you will need to be employed in the electrical industry and be carrying out a suitable range of works to complete your knowledge and skills building under the supervision of a mentor. There are no upper age limits to becoming an apprentice; it is never too late to learn!

This electrical apprenticeship covers everything you need to be an installation or maintenance electrician, working in domestic, commercial and industrial installations. It is also fully funded meaning you won’t have to pay a penny. We can also help support your employer in ensuring they fully understand all the requirements and have everything in place to allow you to successfully complete this apprenticeship.

If you are looking to become an electrician, but don’t have employment remember you can start out with our 4 steps programme and if you find an employer we can flip you to a funded apprenticeship. This means you would no longer need to pay for your training.

Apprenticeship Key Facts:

You must be employed before you can enrol onto an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship training programme typically takes around 4 years to complete.
You do not pay for your training and will earn while you learn.
You will need to be working at least 50% of your time in England.
You must be employed for the duration of your apprenticeship.
You will be required to complete a specific amount of off-the-job training, both in-centre and in the workplace.
You will need to be eligible to work in the UK.

Installation/Maintenance or Domestic?

Installation and Maintenance Electrician

There are two specialist units in this apprenticeship (installation or maintenance). Generally speaking electrical installation is the most popular, however depending on your employer and goals you can easily opt to complete the maintenance apprenticeship. We will discuss this with you when you apply.

Domestic Electrician

The Domestic Electrician apprenticeship is a separate standard. If your range of work is specific to domestic installations this apprenticeship could be more suited to you. Click here for more information.

What are the benefits of being an apprentice?

Key Benefits

You can earn whilst you learn
No fees to pay back
The learning is spread out and interlaced with your job
You will receive an industry recognised qualification
Gain independence and respect
Gain real work experience
Improve your employability
Develop your knowledge and skills

Who is the Apprenticeship for?

To be on the funded learning (Apprenticeship) pathway specifically with Trade Skills 4U a candidate must:

Be 16 years old or older, there is no upper age limit.
Have been a UK resident for the previous three years and have the right to work in the UK.
You will need an employer before you can start the apprenticeship.
You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 Hours per week with a qualified electrician.
Ideally you will need to have 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (Grades 9 to 4 or A-C). We will carry out an initial assessment to gauge your suitability for the programme.
If you do not hold the required GCSEs for Maths and English, initial assessments will be carried out and you will need to complete functional skills where you do not have evidence of Maths and/or English L2 on entry.

If you are unsure of your suitability or would like to find out more, please contact us to find out if you are suitable and arrange an assessment on 01293 529777 . Remember adults of any age can be funded and if you are already part trained we can often map your existing qualifications into the apprenticeship.

Why choose us?

UK’s no1 electrical training provider

Trade Skills 4U is the UK’s no1 specialist electrical training provider. There are numerous reasons to train with us including:

Our apprenticeships follow our revolutionary 4 Steps Programme allowing our apprentices to develop key knowledge and skills at an early stage, which they will build on as they progress through their programme.
We take on apprentices all year round, meaning our learners won’t have to wait long to start their programme. We do not work to the academic year.
Our apprentices attend lessons in blocks rather than on day release, usually 3-5 consecutive days per month, rather than 1 day per week. These blocks have been specifically designed with clear outcomes to allow learners to develop specific knowledge, skills and behaviours, which can then be honed in the workplace.
Our apprentices receive personal programme information which guides them through their apprenticeship and is useful for employers to track their progress.
Our apprentices are assigned a personal Training Officer. The Training Officer is the conduit between teachers, apprentices and employers, and will conduct regular reviews with the learner to discuss any concerns and monitor the progress of the required KSBs and arrange end-point assessment (EPA) once the apprentice has reached gateway. The Training Officer will be on-hand to assist apprentices in successfully completing their skills building in the workplace, which will be required before they progress to their end-point assessment.
Our apprentices are signed up with the JIB at the start of their apprenticeship and receive an ECS Apprenticeship Card. When learners complete their full Apprenticeship including end-point assessment (AM2s) they will be eligible to apply for an ECS Gold card as a Installation/Maintenance Electrician.

Course Dates, Timings & Funding

The time taken to complete an electrical apprenticeship can vary slightly based on your role and previous knowledge and experience. Usually, it will take take 3-4 years to complete with knowledge and skills building throughout this period.

You will not have to pay for your training and will be earning whilst you learn. Trade Skills 4U will work with you and your employer to ensure you work in a safe environment and your apprenticeship is successful in allowing you to achieve your potential.

Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship Standard – Up to 3 years to complete
Installation/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard – Up to 4 years to complete

Exams & Assessments

Throughout the course you will be assessed on how well you are gaining the knowledge skills and behaviours required in the apprenticeship standard.

Knowledge Building: Online multiple choice, short answer questions and project assignments.
Skills Building: Assessed in your workplace.
Completion of End-Point Assessment which is assessed by the AM2 at a centre local to you. We have access to a network of assessment centres across the UK.

Please note that you must bring photographic ID such as a passport or driving license with you in order to sit the assessments on this apprenticeship.

More Information

General Apprenticeship Information

For general Apprenticeship information visit our Apprenticeships Explained page.

Other Ways To Train

For an overview of industry recognised routes to become an electrician visit our become an electrician page.

Who is the apprenticeship for?

Apprenticeship Key Facts:

You must be employed before you can enrol onto an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship training programme typically takes around 4 years to complete.
You do not pay for your training and will earn while you learn.
You will need to be working at least 50% of your time in England.
You must be employed for the duration of your apprenticeship.
You will be required to complete a specific amount of off-the-job training, both in-centre and in the workplace.
You will need to be eligible to work in the UK.

Installation/Maintenance or Domestic?

Installation and Maintenance Electrician

Domestic Electrician

What are the benefits of being an apprentice?

Key Benefits

You can earn whilst you learn
No fees to pay back
The learning is spread out and interlaced with your job
You will receive an industry recognised qualification
Gain independence and respect
Gain real work experience
Improve your employability
Develop your knowledge and skills

Who is the Apprenticeship for?

To be on the funded learning (Apprenticeship) pathway specifically with Trade Skills 4U a candidate must:

Be 16 years old or older, there is no upper age limit.
Have been a UK resident for the previous three years and have the right to work in the UK.
You will need an employer before you can start the apprenticeship.
You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 Hours per week with a qualified electrician.
Ideally you will need to have 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (Grades 9 to 4 or A-C). We will carry out an initial assessment to gauge your suitability for the programme.
If you do not hold the required GCSEs for Maths and English, initial assessments will be carried out and you will need to complete functional skills where you do not have evidence of Maths and/or English L2 on entry.

Why choose us?

UK’s no1 electrical training provider

Trade Skills 4U is the UK’s no1 specialist electrical training provider. There are numerous reasons to train with us including:

Our apprenticeships follow our revolutionary 4 Steps Programme allowing our apprentices to develop key knowledge and skills at an early stage, which they will build on as they progress through their programme.
We take on apprentices all year round, meaning our learners won’t have to wait long to start their programme. We do not work to the academic year.
Our apprentices attend lessons in blocks rather than on day release, usually 3-5 consecutive days per month, rather than 1 day per week. These blocks have been specifically designed with clear outcomes to allow learners to develop specific knowledge, skills and behaviours, which can then be honed in the workplace.
Our apprentices receive personal programme information which guides them through their apprenticeship and is useful for employers to track their progress.
Our apprentices are assigned a personal Training Officer. The Training Officer is the conduit between teachers, apprentices and employers, and will conduct regular reviews with the learner to discuss any concerns and monitor the progress of the required KSBs and arrange end-point assessment (EPA) once the apprentice has reached gateway. The Training Officer will be on-hand to assist apprentices in successfully completing their skills building in the workplace, which will be required before they progress to their end-point assessment.
Our apprentices are signed up with the JIB at the start of their apprenticeship and receive an ECS Apprenticeship Card. When learners complete their full Apprenticeship including end-point assessment (AM2s) they will be eligible to apply for an ECS Gold card as a Installation/Maintenance Electrician.

Course Dates, Timings & Funding

Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship Standard – Up to 3 years to complete
Installation/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard – Up to 4 years to complete

Exams & Assessments

Throughout the course you will be assessed on how well you are gaining the knowledge skills and behaviours required in the apprenticeship standard.

Knowledge Building: Online multiple choice, short answer questions and project assignments.
Skills Building: Assessed in your workplace.
Completion of End-Point Assessment which is assessed by the AM2 at a centre local to you. We have access to a network of assessment centres across the UK.

Please note that you must bring photographic ID such as a passport or driving license with you in order to sit the assessments on this apprenticeship.

More Information

General Apprenticeship Information

For general Apprenticeship information visit our Apprenticeships Explained page.

Other Ways To Train

For an overview of industry recognised routes to become an electrician visit our become an electrician page.

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TESTIMONIAL

What Our Apprentices Have To Say

Three of our Electrical Apprentices in our Coventry centre discuss their experience on our Installation and Maintenance Electrical Apprenticeship Programme. Although Ed, Jack, and Lewis come from different walks of life, they’ve formed good friendships on the course. We asked our Electrical Apprentices about how Spiral Learning has helped them on their path to becoming electricians.

Hear the apprentices talk about the quality of the tutors, the centre, and the kit. To see their individual testimonials and case studies please click here.

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OUR TEAM

Meet Our Dedicated Apprenticeship Team

Trade Skills 4U have dedicated nationwide centres, we have a large team of highly skilled electrical tutors who are specialists in their field. Additionally we will have training officers and a Safeguarding team to support an guide you through your learning programme.

Our Team

Head of Apprenticeships

Nigel Sidwell

Nigel looks after the whole apprenticeship programme to ensure the apprenticeship meets the needs of the apprentice and the employer.

Head of Customer Experience

Christos Panayiotou

Christos’ team ensure ensures each student gets most out of their training, from assisting with barriers to learning to managing course feedback.

Head of Product Development

Adam Ormesher

Adam’s team develop all teaching resources and programmes of work ensuring learners get the most from their training.

Customer Care

Stacey Smith

Stacey and her team make up the customer care team.

Apprenticeship Ops Manager

Kate Taylor

Kate and her team will monitor and oversee you progress to ensure you meet all the KSBs needed to successfully complete your apprenticeship and EPA.

Apprenticeships

Resources

Please find all our apprenticeship links and resources below.

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Find an Apprenticeship

Please use the link provided to find Apprenticeship Vacancies on the GOV website.

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Recruit an Electrical Apprentice

Please just click the link to create job adds to match with willing candidates.

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National Careers Service

Find out more information about becoming an electrician in the UK.

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Difference Between Domestic and Commercial Electricians

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An electrician apprenticeship combines study and work experience that enables you to qualify as an electrician and start working. For electricians, this means working and learning on-the-job under the supervision of an experienced electrician while studying for a level 3 qualification.

Apprentice Electricians also earn a wage whilst they gain knowledge and develop their skills in the workplace working alongside an electrician as a mentor.

In order to start an apprenticeship you will need to be enrolled on an apprenticeship standard, which lists all the knowledge, skills and behaviours you will need to gain to be able to pass the apprenticeship.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/installation-electrician-and-maintenance-electrician-v1-0

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/domestic-electrician-v1-0

As a level 3 programme we will want you to have maths and English at a minimum of Level 1. We will also carry out initial assessments to help us determine your level of maths and English and any help and support you may need will be agreed before you join the programme.

If you do not have level 2 English and maths, GCSE 4 or a C or above, you will need to complete functional skills. It is really important that you achieve any functional skills so that you can pass through the gateway to End Point Assessment (EPA)

It can take between 2 to 4 years dependent on previous qualifications gained to become an electrician. We can also recognise prior learning (RPL) which could reduce the length of your apprenticeship. We will explore this duding your initial assessments.

This will depend on your RPL, but typically over a 4 year apprenticeship for apprentices new to the electrical industry, you will study towards a recognised qualification C&G 5357. There will be a mixture of different types of learning including, in-centre face to face, virtual learning and e-learning modules.

https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry/electrical-installation/5357-electrotech-apprenticeship-qualification#tab=information

You will complete knowledge exams, assignments and projects in centre over an 18 month block release period, along with building a portfolio of your skills with guidance and help from your allocated Training Officer in the workplace.

You will also need to complete any maths and/or English functional skills you have been enrolled on to be gateway ready.

Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either:

aged under 19
aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship

Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both:

are aged 19 or over
have completed the first year of their apprenticeship

https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

You will need to complete the C&G 5357 qualification (knowledge and skills elements) and any functional skills if you do not have any exemptions (GCSE 4 or C or above) to be able to pass through the gateway and go on to End Point Assessment which is the AM2 for electricians. On successful completion of the AM2, you will have completed your apprenticeship and be issued with an Apprenticeship completion Certificate.

https://www.netservices.org.uk/am2/

There are various steps you can take to further your career, you may want to become an inspection and Testing engineer, an electrical engineer or even a designer. You may even decide to start your own business one day! There is no end to where you can take your career.

On completion of your apprenticeship you may wish to apply for an ECS Gold Card.

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/electrical-engineer

https://www.gov.uk/set-up-business

https://www.ecscard.org.uk/card-types/Electrotechnical/Installation-Electrician