Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

Course Duration:

4 Years

JTL Training

Lincoln College

We work in partnership with JTL Training and Lincoln College for our electrical apprenticeships to ensure you receive exceptional academic training, as well as experienced support for the duration of your apprenticeship.

Find out what Liam has to say about his experiences throughout his apprenticeship at DBS.

Liam Edlin - Electrical Apprentice

You will learn how to:

• Diagnose & Correct Faults in Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment
• Provide Technical Information about Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment
• Prepare & Install Electrical Wiring Systems, Enclosures & Equipment
• Inspect, Test & Commission Electrical Installations

About the Course

The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments including communal areas.

The scope of an Electrician’s work encompasses using engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical and practical skills. They contribute to the design, development, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of products, equipment, processes, of electric systems or services. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, protective devices, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as property and life safety installations and renewable energy technologies plus the installation and maintenance of electrical connections of new and emerging technologies supporting low carbon targets.

The new technologies will include enhanced connectivity, green and renewable technologies including heating and cooling technologies, using where appropriate, Modern Methods of Construction including offsite and prefabricated components.

Electricians may work in both indoor and outdoor settings on a range of electrical equipment and systems. They can work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.

They may contribute to the design of electrical systems. They can 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 installation must be safe to use. Electricians must comply with statutory and non-statutory requirements including the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR), the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE), and Working at Height Regulations, BS 7671 and related codes of practice and industry guidance including but not limited to the Building Safety Act.

Knowledge & Skills

To fully understand and work in full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, building regulations, industry guidance notes, relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards.

To carry out electrical installation, initial verification, maintenance, and testing work on a variety of voltages; both AC and DC, single and three-phase.

To carry out maintenance regimes, periodic inspection and testing and electrical installation condition reporting of existing electrical installations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and the requirements for electrical installations.

To undertake the installation of both wired and wireless solutions in achieving a desired outcome appropriate to client need in accordance with the requirements of BS 7671 and other relevant industry standards, and assess electrical loads on such new installations to ensure safe and suitable solutions are provided.

To plan and deliver the best solution for the client, incorporating and integrating new technologies as required, within agreed budget, including the installation, maintenance and inspection of special installations, including but not limited to electric vehicle charging systems, PV and thermal panels, battery storage, and stand by generation in accordance with the requirements of BS 7671 and…