NVQ Level 3: Experienced Worker Award

The City & Guilds 2346 NVQ Level 3: Experienced Worker Award is a specialised qualification for experienced electricians without a formal apprenticeship or traditional Level 3 NVQ. It assesses your skills and knowledge in electrical installation, offering formal recognition and a pathway to professional advancement, like the JIB Gold Card.

NVQ Level 3 Experienced Worker Award

The NVQ Level 3 is designed to provide both new entrants and those seeking progression in their career, with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the installation and maintenance of Electrotechnical systems.

The EWA is for electricians who have been working in the industry for at least 5 years but have not formally completed an industry apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ qualification. Successful completion of the NVQ and AM2 assessment will satisfy the entry criteria for JIB accredited Gold Card status.

Bear in mind that the C&G 2391-50 and 18th Edition courses are pre-requisites to the Experienced Worker Award. In case you don’t possess them, we can help you with our Pre-Experienced Worker Award course package. Contact us for more information.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

  • C&G 2346 - Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)

  • The qualification will be obtained upon completion of the following units:

    1. Understanding health and safety legislation, practices and procedures (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment)

    2. Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology systems

    3. Understanding the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment (electrical installation)

    4. Understanding the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment.

    5. Understanding the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment

    6. Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems

    7. Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

    8. Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

    9. Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems

    10. Applying health and safety legislation and working practices (installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment)

    11. Applying environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology systems

    12. Overseeing and organising the work environment (electrical installation)

    13. Planning, preparing and installing wiring systems and associated equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

    14. Terminating and connecting conductors and cables in electrical systems

    15. Inspecting, testing, commissioning and certifying electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

    16. Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

    17. Electrotechnical Occupational Competence

  • There is no duration set for the level 3 NVQ as it will dependant on how long it will take for you to complete a portfolio of evidence and obtain the electrical work needed to complete the targets set.

  • The NVQ is an assessment programme and therefore can be started at any point.

  • This assessment programme is currently being offered at £1,995

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  • Most courses can be booked by paying a deposit with the full balance due 28 days before the course start date.

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Course Breakdown

The Experienced Worker qualification is for electricians who have been working in the industry, as a practising electrician, for at least 5 years (not including time spent in full or part time training) but have not formally completed an industry apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 NVQ qualification.

It is suitable for both self-employed and employed electricians who have worked for several years but have never gained full, formal recognition of their skills or experience. You will need to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and competence to the standard of the Level 3 Electrotechnical apprenticeship.

This qualification is not a technical certificate which you spend most of your time in a classroom or workshop, but rather a qualification that is completed in a place of work. To be able to complete this qualification you must be able to evidence your electrotechnical competency by completing electrical installations on site and then have your work assessed by one of our Assessors.

Why do you need the Level 3 NVQ qualification?

It allows for Electrical Improvers and Experienced Workers to progress in their career as a qualified Electrician and onto the AM2 Assessment:

Upon completion of the AM2, Electrical Improvers and Experienced Workers can do the following:

  • 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 NVQ electrical programme consist of?

There is no duration set for the level 3 NVQ as it will be down to the trainee, depending on how long it will take for he/she to complete a portfolio of evidence and obtain the Electrical work needed to complete the targets set by City and Guilds. The stages include:

  • 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.

Do you charge for site assessments and if so, how much does a visit cost?

Don’t be caught out by unexpected additional charges. Our NVQ package allows you unlimited site visits for free, you only pay once for this NVQ unlike most other providers.

  • How long do I have to complete the assessment?

    Participants will have two full years to complete the assessment.

  • Can the AM2 Assessment be added to this programme?

    Yes, we can add the AM2 as A bolt on to your selected programme.

  • Is there an AM2 Revision course?

    Yes, it’s best that you undertake the AM2 revision course as close to your AM2 start date.

Payment plans

We recognise that paying for some of our courses all at once can be challenging. Therefore, on our more extended programmes, you have the opportunity to earn while you learn. This means you can make interest-free weekly or monthly payments, which has proven beneficial for numerous students in successfully completing their courses while managing their finances effectively.

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