electrotechnical apprenticeship framework fr00701 june 2011

Electrotechnical

Issued by

SummitSkills

... Electrotechnical

Apprenticeship in Construction-Building....

apprenticeshipFRAMEWORKS ONLINE

Information on the Issuing Authority for this framework:

SummitSkills

The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in electrical and electronic servicing, plumbing,heating and building services (summarised as electrotechnical; plumbing, heating andventilating; refrigeration and air conditioning).

Short description

Advanced Level Apprenticeships in the Electrotechnical Industry are designed to reflect theindustry's competence requirements. In this document are the following occupation frameworkpathways:

Electrical InstallationElectrical Maintenance

Successful completion of these Advanced Level Apprenticeship frameworks reflect the ability toidentify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and addressproblems that, while well defined, have a measure of complexity. This includes taking

Electrotechnical

This framework includes:

Level 3

Issue number: 2

Framework ID:FR00701

Date this framework is to be reviewedby: 01/04/2016 This framework is for use in: England




responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures, as well as exercisingautonomy and judgement within parameters. It also reflects awareness of differentperspectives or approaches within an area of study or work.

These Level 3 frameworks can be completed within 42 months.

Job roles:

Installation ElectricianMaintenance Electrician




Contact information

Proposer of this framework

N/A

Developer of this framework

Name: Trevor HillOrganisation: SummitSkills

Organisation type: Sector Skills CouncilJob title: Development Manager

Phone: 07834 868945Email: [email protected]

Postal address: SummitSkillsVega HouseOpal DriveFox MilneMilton KeynesMK15 0DF

Website: www.summitskills.org.uk

Issuing Authority's contact details

Issued by: SummitSkillsIssuer contact name: Keith Marshall

Issuer phone: 01908 303960Issuer email: [email protected]




Revising a framework

Contact details

Who is making this revision: Trevor HillYour organisation: Summitskills

Your email address: [email protected]

Why this framework is being revised

In accordance with SASE guidance May 2011 and recommendations from the Funding Agencieswe have made some small amendments to wording in some sections and the graderequirements in Transferable Skills for consistency across all sectors.

Summary of changes made to this framework

Additional detail has been added regarding the breakdown of the Guided Learning Hours (GLH)recommended to achieve the combined qualifications.

Qualifications removed

N/A

Qualifications added

N/A

Qualifications that have been extended

N/A




Purpose of this framework

Summary of the purpose of the framework

These occupation framework pathways are designed to provide individuals with the opportunityto develop competencies that are needed to carry out job roles and responsibilities associatedwith the installation and/or maintenance of electrotechnical systems and equipment inbuildings, structures and the environment, including relevant:

Environmental technologiesTechnological requirements and changes Statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirementsWorking practices in accordance with health and safety requirementsInspection, testing and commissioning procedures

The following job roles will be covered in these frameworks:

Installation ElectricianMaintenance Electrician

Aims and objectives of this framework (England)

The aim of this framework is to ensure that the Advanced Level Apprenticeship programmesdeliver:

The skills and knowledge required by the industry to achieve competenceJob-related skills that will be used in the working environmentTransferable skillsCareer progression

Employers have endorsed this programme as it delivers qualified competent employees andimproves productivity and retention.

Further information can be found at www.summitskills.org.uk

Entry conditions for this frameworkA career in the Electrotechnical Industry will not only reward an apprentice's potential, but alsooffer opportunities to enhance their technical capability. The industry always needs individualsof appropriate ability, and in return offers a varied and rewarding career in a challengingworking environment.

http://www.summitskills.org.uk




Although there are generally no nationally laid-down minimum entry or previous experiencerequirements to undertake the Advanced Level Apprenticeships in Electrical Installation orElectrical Maintenance, the following selection criteria may be used as guidance.

The programme is likely to be suitable for individuals who:

Have an aptitude for technical subjects and/or are practically mindedHave an interest in technologyCan demonstrate an ability to solve practical problems

Other selection criteria may include:

Motivation to succeedWillingness to learn and apply that learning in the workplace/job roleEnthusiasm and attitude to workAbility to demonstrate that they have the potential to achieve the qualifications which arepart of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship programmesAbility to communicate effectively with a range of peopleBeing numerate and literateGood colour vision to recognise colour coded wires and componentsAbility to work at heights or in confined spacesWillingness to work outsideWillingness to work unsociable hoursWillingness to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check when required

Examples of formal qualifications that could indicate that an applicant has the potential toprogress into the Advanced Level Apprenticeships in Electrical Installation or ElectricalMaintenance are:

Successful completion of an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in the Building ServicesEngineering Sector GCSE grade A-C in each of the following:- a communication subject, maths and either ascience or technical-based subjectLevel 2 GNVQs in relevant vocational/technical subjectsA 14-19 Higher Diploma in either Construction and the Built EnvironmentA Level 2 'Access to Building Services Engineering' qualification

No individual should be refused access to an initial assessment on the basis of educationalqualifications alone. The ultimate responsibility for selection will rest with the individualemployer.


...... level 3



Title for this framework at level 3

Advanced Level Apprenticeships in theElectrotechnical Industry

Pathways for this framework at level 3

Pathway 1: Electrical Installation

Pathway 2: Electrical Maintenance

Level 3


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



Description of this pathway

Electrical Installation (installing, testing, inspecting and commissioning electrotechnicalsystems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment) - 119 credits in total

Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entryrequirements

No additional requirements

Level 3, Pathway 1: Electrical Installation


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



Job title(s) Job role(s)

InstallationElectrician

Completes the installation, inspection, testing and commissioning ofelectrical systems, devices, appliances and equipment in domestic,industrial, commercial, leisure and agricultural buildings, structures andenvironments


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



Qualifications

Competence qualifications available to this pathway

N/A

Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway

N/A


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



Combined qualifications available to this pathway

B1 - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment(Buildings, Structures and the Environment)

No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue

Guidedlearning

hours

UCASpointsvalue

B1a 50116058 EAL 104 726 N/A

B1b 50122320 City & Guilds 104 726 N/A

Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any)

This framework requires the completion of either of the combined qualifications B1a or B1bidentified in the combined qualifications section B1 above.

Qualification Title - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment(Buildings, Structures and the Environment) which has:

Knowledge Units

Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures - installing andmaintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment H/602/2523 Unit Credit Value 6Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and the principles ofenvironmental technology systems M/602/2525 Unit Credit Value 4 Understanding the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the workenvironment - electrical installation J/602/2532 Unit Credit Value 6Understanding the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiringsystems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environmentT/602/2560 Unit Credit Value 10 Understanding the principles of planning and selection for the installation ofelectrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environmentA/602/2561 Unit Credit Value 8 Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connectionof conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems J/602/2563 Unit Credit Value 9Understanding principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing,commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings,structures and the environment D/602/2567 Unit Credit Value 8Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correctingelectrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



the environment R/602/2579 Unit Credit Value 6Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installationand maintenance of electrical equipment and systems A/602/2589 Unit Credit Value 12

Knowledge Element = 69 Credits

Competence Units:

Applying Health and Safety legislation and working practices - installing and maintainingelectrotechnical systems and equipment R/602/2596 Unit Credit Value 3Applying environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmentaltechnology systems H/602/2599 Unit Credit Value 3Overseeing and organising the work environment - electrical installation K/602/2605 UnitCredit Value 3Planning, preparing and installing wiring systems and associated equipment in buildings,structures and the environment R/602/2792 Unit Credit Value 6Terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical systemsH/602/2828 Unit Credit Value 4 Inspecting, testing, commissioning and certifying electrotechnical systems and equipmentin buildings, structures and the environment K/602/2703 Unit Credit Value 6 Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment inbuildings, structures and the environment M/602/2704 Unit Credit Value 6 Electrotechnical occupational competence R/602/2503 Unit Credit Value 4

Competence Element = 35 credits

Total Qualification = 104 credits

For further qualification details refer to: http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification and searchfor qualification or unit number.

http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



Transferable skills (England)

Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills (England)

EnglishMinimum

levelor grade

Creditvalue

Functional Skills qualification in English 2 5

GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content) C 5

Key Skills qualification in Communication achieved either before September2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...*

2 5

GCSE Qualification in English* C N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language* E N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature* E N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature* E N/A

GCSE or O' Level qualification in English Language** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature** A N/A

* achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship.

** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



MathematicsMinimum

levelor grade

Creditvalue

Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics 2 5

GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics C 5

Key Skills qualification in Application of Number achieved either beforeSeptember 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...*

2 5

GCSE qualification in Mathematics* C N/A

A' level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics* E N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics* E N/A

A'Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics* E N/A

GCSE or O'Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics** A N/A




...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



ICTMinimum

levelor grade

Creditvalue

Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communications Technology(ICT)

2 5

GCSE qualification in ICT (with enhanced functional content) C 5

Key Skills qualification in ICT achieved either before September 2013 as part ofthe Apprenticeship, or...*

2 5

GCSE qualification in ICT* C N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in ICT* E N/A

GCSE or O'Level qualification in ICT** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in ICT** A N/A



Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Non-applicable

Progression routes into and from this pathwayProgression routes into this pathway:

Applicants may come from a range of routes including:

Work or work experienceTraining and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have doneAcademic qualification(s) such as three GCSEs grades A-C in each of the following:- acommunication subject, maths and either a science or technical-based subjectAchievement of Key Skills or Functional SkillsLevel 2 GNVQs in relevant vocational/technical subjectsA 14-19 Higher Diploma in either Construction and the Built Environment or EngineeringA Level 2 'Access to Building Services Engineering' qualification

No individual should be refused access to an initial assessment on the basis of educationalqualifications alone. The ultimate responsibility for selection will rest with the individual


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



employer

Progression routes out of this pathway:

On successful completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation, anapprentice will have the skills, knowledge and qualifications to:

Register on an appropriate Certification SchemeProgress to relevant Level 4/5 qualifications e.g. Building Services EngineeringTechnology & Project Management or Foundation Degree in EngineeringProgress in their career with further training into job roles such as Technician, SystemDesigner, Estimator, Project/Contracts Manager, Site/Workshop Supervisor/Manager,Chartered Engineer, Sales Engineer or Commercial Manager

Further career guidance can be found at: www.summitskills.org.uk/careers

UCAS points for this pathway: N/A

http://www.summitskills.org.uk/careers


...... level 3

......... Pathway 1



Delivery and assessment of employee rightsand responsibilitiesThe Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) elements identified below can be achievedthrough an induction programme, in combination with the City & Guilds (501/2232/0) orEAL(501/1605/8) Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment(Buildings, Structures and the Environment) qualification into which they are integrated andsignposted. The ERR elements will be evidenced by issuing a qualification achievementcertificate plus a completed checklist, which must be signed by the assessor and the apprenticeconfirming all nine ERR elements have been achieved.

This checklist must accompany the claim for an Apprenticeship completion certificate and canbe downloaded from:

www.summitskills.org.uk/Apprenticeships/Certification-and-Registration/219

The delivery and assessment of ERR must be designed so that the apprentice:

knows and understands the range of employer and employee statutory rights andresponsibilities under Employment Law and that employment rights can be affected byother legislation as well. This should cover the apprentice’s rights and responsibilitiesunder the Disability Discrimination Act, other relevant equalities legislation andHealth and Safety, together with the responsibilities and duties of employers;

1.

knows and understands the procedures and documentation in their organisation whichrecognise and protect their relationship with their employer. Health and Safety, andEquality and Diversity training must be an integral part of the apprentice’s learningprogramme;

2.

knows and understands the range of sources of information and advice available to themon their employment rights and responsibilities. Details of Access to Work and AdditionalLearning Support must be included in the programme;

3.

understands the role played by their occupation within their organisation and industry;4.has an informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to them;5.knows the types of representative bodies and understands their relevance to theirindustry and organisation, and their main roles and responsibilities;

6.

knows where and how to get information and advice on their industry, occupation,training and career;

7.

can describe and work within their organisation’s principles and codes of practice;8.recognises and can form a view on issues of public concern that affect their organisationand industry

9.

http://www.summitskills.org.uk/Apprenticeships/Certification-and-Registration/219


...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



Description of this pathway

Electrical Maintenance (The maintenance and servicing of electrotechnical systems andequipment) - 118 credits in total

Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entryrequirements

Non - Applicable

Level 3, Pathway 2: Electrical Maintenance


...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



Job title(s) Job role(s)

MaintenanceElectrician

Maintaining, servicing and repairing electrical and electronic systems incommercial, leisure, industrial and agricultural buildings, structures and theenvironment. This may include office blocks, leisure complexes, shoppingcentres or automated production systems.


...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



Qualifications

Competence qualifications available to this pathway

N/A

Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway

N/A


...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



Combined qualifications available to this pathway

B1 - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)

No. Ref no. Awarding organisationCreditvalue

Guidedlearning

hours

UCASpointsvalue

B1a 501/1624/1 City & Guilds 103 714 N/A

B1b 501/1604/6 EAL 103 714 N/A

Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any)

This framework requires the completion of either of the combined qualifications B1a or B1bidentified in the combined qualifications section B1 above.

Qualification Title - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)which has:

Knowledge Units:

Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures - installing andmaintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment H/602/2523 Unit Credit Value 6 Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and the principles ofenvironmental technology systems M/602/2525 Unit Credit Value 4 Understanding the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the workenvironment - electrical maintenance M/602/2542 Unit Credit Value 6 Understanding the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintainelectrotechnical systems and equipment J/602/2594 Unit Credit Value 8 Understanding the practices and procedures for maintaining electrotechnical systems andequipment T/602/2591 Unit Credit Value 8 Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connectionof conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems J/602/2563 Unit Credit Value 9 Understanding principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing,commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings,structures and the environment D/602/2567 Unit Credit Value 8 Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correctingelectrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures andthe environment R/602/2579 Unit Credit Value 6 Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installationand maintenance of electrical equipment and systems A/602/2589 Unit Credit Value 12


...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems A/602/2589 Unit Credit Value 12

Knowledge Element = 67 credits

Competence Units:

Applying Health and Safety legislation and working practices - installing and maintainingelectrotechnical systems and equipment R/602/2596 Unit Credit Value 3 Applying environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmentaltechnology systems H/602/2599 Unit Credit Value 3 Overseeing and organising the work environment K/602/2605 Unit Credit Value 3 Plan and prepare to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment L/602/2709 UnitCredit Value 3 Maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment A/602/2706 Unit Credit Value 4 Terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical systemsH/602/2828 Unit Credit Value 4 Inspecting, testing, commissioning and certifying electrotechnical systems and equipmentin buildings, structures and the environment K/602/2703 Unit Credit Value 6 Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment inbuildings, structures and the environment M/602/2704 Unit Credit Value 6Electrotechnical occupational competence R/602/2503 Unit Credit Value 4

Competence Element = 36 credits

Total Qualification = 103 credits

For further qualification details refer to: http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification and search for thequalification or unit number.

http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification


...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



Transferable skills (England)

Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills (England)

EnglishMinimum

levelor grade

Creditvalue

Functional Skills qualification in English 2 5

GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content) C 5

Key Skills qualification in Communication achieved either before September2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...*

2 5

GCSE Qualification in English* C N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language* E N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature* E N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature* E N/A

GCSE or O' Level qualification in English Language** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature** A N/A




...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



MathematicsMinimum

levelor grade

Creditvalue

Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics 2 5

GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics C 5

Key Skills qualification in Application of Number achieved either beforeSeptember 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...*

2 5

GCSE qualification in Mathematics* C N/A

A' level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics* E N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics* E N/A

A'Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics* E N/A

GCSE or O'Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics** A N/A




...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



ICTMinimum

levelor grade

Creditvalue

Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communications Technology(ICT)

2 5

GCSE qualification in ICT (with enhanced functional content) C 5

Key Skills qualification in ICT achieved either before September 2013 as part ofthe Apprenticeship, or...*

2 5

GCSE qualification in ICT* C N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in ICT* E N/A

GCSE or O'Level qualification in ICT** A N/A

A' Level or AS Level qualification in ICT** A N/A



Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Non-applicable

Progression routes into and from this pathwayProgression routes into this pathway:

Applicants may come from a range of routes including:

Work or work experienceTraining and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have doneAcademic qualification(s) such as three GCSEs grades A-C in each of the following:- acommunication subject, maths and either a science or technical-based subjectAchievement of Key Skills or Functional SkillsLevel 2 GNVQs in relevant vocational/technical subjectsA 14-19 Higher Diploma in either Construction and the Built Environment or EngineeringA Level 2 'Access to Building Services Engineering' qualification

No individual should be refused access to an initial assessment on the basis of educationalqualifications alone. The ultimate responsibility for selection will rest with the individual


...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



employer

Progression routes out of this pathway:

On successful completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Electrical Maintenance anapprentice will have the skills, knowledge and qualifications to:

Register on an appropriate Certification SchemeProgress to relevant Level 4/5 qualifications e.g. Building Services EngineeringTechnology & Project Management or Foundation Degree in Engineering Progress in their career with further training into job roles such as Technician, DesignerEstimator, Project Manager, Site/Workshop Supervisor/Manager, Chartered Engineer,Sales Engineer or Service Manager

Further career guidance can be found at: www.summitskills.org.uk/careers

UCAS points for this pathway: N/A

http://www.summitskills.org.uk/careers


...... level 3

......... Pathway 2



Delivery and assessment of employee rightsand responsibilitiesThe Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) elements identified below are likely to beachieved through an induction programme, in combination with the City & Guilds (501/1624/1)or EAL(501/1604/6) Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)qualification into which they are integrated and signposted. The ERR elements will beevidenced by issuing a qualification achievement certificate plus a completed checklist whichmust be signed by the assessor and the apprentice confirming all nine ERR elements have beenachieved.

This checklist must accompany the claim for an Apprenticeship completion certificate and canbe downloaded from:

www.summitskills.org.uk/Apprenticeships/Certification-and-Registration/219

The delivery and assessment of ERR must be designed so that the apprentice:

knows and understands the range of employer and employee statutory rights andresponsibilities under Employment Law and that employment rights can be affected byother legislation as well. This should cover the apprentice’s rights and responsibilitiesunder the Disability Discrimination Act, other relevant equalities legislation andHealth and Safety, together with the responsibilities and duties of employers;

1.

knows and understands the procedures and documentation in their organisation whichrecognise and protect their relationship with their employer. Health and Safety andEquality and Diversity training must be an integral part of the apprentice’s learningprogramme;

2.

knows and understands the range of sources of information and advice available to themon their employment rights and responsibilities. Details of Access to Work and AdditionalLearning Support must be included in the programme;

3.

understands the role played by their occupation within their organisation and industry;4.has an informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to them;5.knows the types of representative bodies and understands their relevance to theirindustry and organisation, and their main roles and responsibilities;

6.

knows where and how to get information and advice on their industry, occupation,training and career;

7.

can describe and work within their organisation’s principles and codes of practice;8.recognises and can form a view on issues of public concern that affect their organisationand industry

9.

http://www.summitskills.org.uk/Apprenticeships/Certification-and-Registration/219




The remaining sections apply to all levels and pathways within this framework.

How equality and diversity will be metThe nature of the work means that the Electrotechnical Industry is not a traditional careerchoice for women, but women do qualify and work successfully in the industry and this isencouraged. We are continuing to work with the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science,Engineering and Technology and Platform 51 (formerly the YWCA) to promote theopportunities for women working in the building services engineering sector.

SummitSkills will have overall responsibility for the development and review of the frameworkand for monitoring equality of opportunity, primarily by the analysis of the NationalApprenticeship Service data.

There should be open recruitment of apprentices who meet the selection criteria, regardless ofgender, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation or disability .

All partners involved in the delivery of the apprenticeship and employers must be committed toa policy of equal opportunities and must have a formal equal opportunities policy andprocedures in place.

Employers/providers must be able to demonstrate that there are no overt or covertdiscriminatory practices in selection and employment. All promotional, selection and trainingactivities must comply with relevant legislation, such as the Equality Act 2010.

Providers will monitor equality of opportunity practice and procedures within their ownorganisation and take positive action when necessary. It is also recommended thatemployers/providers conduct an exit interview if the apprentice leaves the programme beforecompletion.

On and off the job guided learning (England)

Total GLH for each pathway

Overview of Electrical Installation

Qualification Total - 726 hrs (Knowledge elements 646hrs + Competence elements 80hrs)

Functional Skills (FS) - 135 hrs (notional value of 45 hrs per FS x 3, which can be offset ifpreviously completed)

Mentoring - 322 hrs (based on 46 wks x 2 hrs per full year over 3.5 years)




Total minimum GLH for this framework is 1183 hrs

Overview of Electrical Maintenance

Qualification Total - 714 hrs (Knowledge elements 626hrs + Competence elements 88hrs)

Functional Skills (FS) - 135 hrs (notional value of 45hrs per FS x 3, which can be offset ifpreviously completed)

Mentoring - 322 hrs (based on 46 wks x 2 hrs per full year over 3.5 years)

Minimum total GLH for this framework is 1171 hrs

Minimum off-the-job guided learning hours

Electrical Installation

Minimum total of off-the-job GLH is 861 hrs over 42 months

Yr 1 - 246 GLHYr 2 - 246 GLHYr 3 - 246 GLHYr 4 (6 months) - 123 GLH

Electrical Maintenance

Minimum total off-the-job GLH is 849hrs over 42 months

Yr 1 - 243 GLHYr 2 - 243 GLHYr 3 - 243 GLHYr 4 - (6 months) 120 GLH

How this requirement will be met

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) will be achieved through clear and specific outcomes whichcontribute directly to the successful completion of the framework, and these may includeaccredited and non-accredited elements of the framework.

GLH will be delivered through one or more of the following methods: individual and groupteaching; e-learning; distance learning; feedback and assessment; guided study. All GLHdelivery must be completed while undertaking apprenticeship training and will take placeduring contracted working hours.

This will be evidenced by training provider attendance statistics and assessment reports.




Minimum on-the-job guided learning hours

Electrical Installation

Minimum total on-the-job GLH is 322 hrs over 42 months

Yr 1 - 92 GLHYr 2 - 92 GLHYr 3 - 92 GLHYr 4 (6 months) - 46 GLH

Electrical Maintenance

Minimum total on-the-job GLH is 322 hrs over 42 months

Yr 1 - 92 GLHYr 2 - 92 GLHYr 3 - 92 GLHYr 4 - (6 months) - 46 GLH

These are the minimum number of GLH that should be allocated for the apprentice to gatherevidence in accordance with the requirements of the integrated qualification and mentoring.

How this requirement will be met

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) will be achieved through clear and specific outcomes whichcontribute directly to the successful achievement of the framework and these may includeaccredited and non-accredited elements of the framework.

GLH will be delivered through one or more of the following methods: coaching; mentoring;feedback and assessment; collaborative/networked learning with peers. All GLH delivery mustbe completed while undertaking apprenticeship training and will take place during contractedworking hours.

This will be evidenced by an apprentice's portfolio, employer dialogue, qualification assessmentrecords and reports.




Personal learning and thinking skillsassessment and recognition (England)

Summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

There are two occupation pathways in this framework document with each pathway having adifferent competence-based qualification:

Electrical Installation - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems andEquipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)

Electrical Maintenance - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (ElectricalMaintenance)

The six Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills will be achieved and demonstrated as detailed inthe following statements while completing either of the two qualifications above:

Formal recognition of PLTS achievement will be provided in the form of a certificate uponframework completion.

Creative thinking

Creative thinking will be demonstrated and delivered at a minimum level within thequalification units referenced below:

Overseeing and organising the work environment (K/602/2605)Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in building,structures and the environment (M/602/2704)Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installationand maintenance of electrical equipment and systems (A/602/2589)

Assessment and recognition will take place during the delivery and be evidenced at certificationby the achievement of the qualification.

Independent enquiry

Independent enquiry will be demonstrated and delivered at a minimum level within thequalification units referenced below:

Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and the principles ofenvironmental technology systems (M/602/2525)




Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installationand maintenance of electrical equipment and systems (A/602/2589)Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment inbuildings and structures (M/602/2704)


Reflective learning

Reflective learning will be demonstrated and delivered at a minimum level within thequalifications units referenced below:

Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment inbuildings, structures and the environment (M/602/2704)Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the Inspection, testing,commissioning and certification of electrical systems and equipment in buildings,structures and the environment (D/602/2567)Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correctingelectrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in buildings and structures(R/602/2579)


Team working

Team working will be demonstrated and delivered at a minimum level within the qualificationunits referenced below:

Applying Health and Safety legislation and working practices (R/602/2596)Applying environmental legislation working practices and principles (H/602/2599) Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installationand maintenance of electrical equipment and systems (A/602/2589)


Self management

Self management will be demonstrated and delivered at a minimum level within thequalification units referenced below:

Applying Health and Safety legislation and working practices (Installing and maintaining




electrotechnical systems and equipment) (R/602/2596)Overseeing and organising the work environment (Electrotechnical) (K602/2605)Electrotechnical occupational competence (R/602/2503)

Assessment and recognition will take place during the delivery and be evidenced at certificationby the achievement of the qualification

Effective participation

Effective participation will be demonstrated and delivered at a minimum level within thequalification units referenced below:

Applying Health and Safety legislation and working practices (Installing and maintainingelectrotechnical systems and equipment) (R/602/2596)Applying environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmentaltechnology systems (H/602/2599)Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installationand maintenance of electrical equipment and systems (A/602/2589)

Assessment and recognition will take place during the delivery and be evidenced at certificationby the achievement of the qualification

Additional employer requirementsAlthough not a requirement for issuing an “Apprenticeship Completion Certificate”, employersin the building services engineering sector encourage organisations that are delivering alearning and assessment programme for these Advanced Level Apprenticeship Frameworks tointegrate the Level 3 Award in the Fundamental Principles and Requirements ofEnvironmental Technology Systems (City & Guilds 600/0701/1 or EAL 600/0665/1) into theirdelivery models.

It should be noted that the delivery of this qualification will not attract funding.

www.apprenticeshipframeworksonline.semta.org.ukFor more information visit

electrotechnical apprenticeship framework fr00701 june 2011

Documents