Apprenticeships

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electricians might work in both indoor and outdoor settings, and they are able to work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.

Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as crime and fire alarm systems and renewable energy technologies.

They may contribute to the design of electrical systems.

They are able to set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.

Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians’ work. On completion of their work the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others.

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.

Day Release at Carlisle College, with the remainder of the working week in the workplace.

• Candidates require Level 2 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above),
• or
• Other comparable qualification,
• Employers may set their own entry requirements specific to their own organisational needs.
• Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

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