PATHWAY TO PALCEMENT
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Electrical contractors across the UK are facing increasing pressure from skills shortages, growing workloads and tight project deadlines.
But increasing site capacity doesn’t always mean committing to permanent staff, recruitment fees or long-term contracts. Optima’s Pathway to Placement programme gives businesses flexible access to reliable, semi-skilled electrical trainees ready to support your projects.
Optima Electrical Training is a City & Guilds–approved training provider supporting adult career changers retraining as electricians. Our learners are motivated, professional and eager to gain practical on-site experience while progressing towards full qualification.
Support You Can Count On
All our learners hold City & Guilds electrical qualifications and many also have an ECS Labourer card and 18th Edition, Inspection & Testing and PAT Test qualifications along with previous site or trade experience. They have the training and skills to free up your qualified electricians to focus on higher-skilled work by supporting with:
1st and 2nd fixes
Cable pulling and containment
Preparation and installation work
Testing assistance
General on-site labour tasks
Business Benefits
By working with Optima’s Pathway to Placement programme, your business can benefit from:
Flexible additional site support when workloads increase
Semi-skilled electrical labourers and mates available at short notice
Improved productivity and project efficiency
Reduced pressure on experienced electricians
Extra resource without recruitment costs or agency fees
Trial opportunities before making longer-term decisions
No Recruitment Fees. No Contracts. No Obligation.
Just simple, flexible and low-risk support as and when needed. Businesses can work with learners for a single day, for short-term projects or for long-term ongoing support. Businesses can choose to offer a week’s paid or unpaid trial period and then pay the trainees at a level commensurate with their experience and the business needs.
Join the growing number of businesses already working with Optima’s Pathway to Placement programme
Speak to our team today about flexible electrical labour support for your business.
Electrical Labour without recruitment fees or commitment.
A Managed Programme Designed Around Your Needs
What makes Pathway to Placement different is that it’s a fully managed programme. Optima carefully assesses each learner’s qualifications, practical ability, attitude and work-readiness before matching them to suitable businesses. We can make taking on a trainee hassle free for you by supporting with a range of recruitment and onboarding tasks including:
Candidate shortlisting
Interview coordination
References
DBS checks
Initial introductions and placement support
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City & Guilds 2347
NVQ Level 3 in Domestic Dwellings Experienced Worker (EWA)
This qualification is designed for those persons who are, or have been, working in the Electrical industry, practicing as an domestic installer, for a minimum of three years and who can demonstrate their technical knowledge, performance and competence to the industry standards.
Successful completion will satisfy the entry criteria for JIB accredited Gold Card status for dwellings.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
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C&G 2346 - Experienced Worker Route - Full Scope
C&G 2347 - Experienced Worker Award - Domestic Installers
C&G 2357 - Electrical Improver Route
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The qualification can be earned by successfully completing a selection of the following units. The specific units required will vary based on the chosen enrollment route from the options listed above.
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 practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment (electrical installation)
Understanding the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment.
Understanding the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment
Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
Understanding the 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)
Planning, preparing and installing wiring systems and associated equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
Terminating and connecting conductors and cables 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
Electrotechnical Occupational Competence
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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.
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The NVQ is an assessment programme and therefore can be started at any point.
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Fees range from £1,795 - £1,995 incl. VAT
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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.
We also have flexible payment options so you can spread the cost of the course over a number of months - interest free.
For more information on our payment plans please visit: www.optima-ect.com/request-a-payment-plan
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Most questions can be answered by visiting our frequently asked questions page
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Our learners handbook can be viewed by clinking the following link. Here you will be able to find all of the information you require as a leaner and new starter with us.
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