Apprentice Electrician L3

This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals interested in becoming qualified electricians.

Apprentices will gain practical on-the-job training alongside experienced professionals, while studying toward a Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working.

You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The role provides a mix of site experience, classroom learning, and the opportunity to build a solid career in the electrical industry.

• Assist electricians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems
• Learn to install wiring, lighting, and power distribution systems under supervision
• Support testing and inspection of electrical installations
• Help identify and resolve faults using appropriate tools and techniques
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards on site
• Keep accurate records of work completed and materials used
• Assist with reading and interpreting technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a safe work environment
• Attend college training sessions and complete coursework on time
• Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute positively to the team

Essential Application Criteria:

(please state any qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, and attributes candidates must have to help us filter the right candidates to you):

• GCSE A*-C/9-4 in maths and English (or equivalent functional skills)
• MUST LIVE IN TOWER HAMLETS
• Site experience is necessary

Desirable Application Criteria:

(Preferred but not essential qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge):

• Strong interest in electrical installation
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Basic numeracy and attention to detail

Where you'll work

UNIT 7

JAMES WHATMAN COURT

TURKEY MILL

ASHFORD ROAD

ME14 5SS

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
• Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
• Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
• Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
• Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
• Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
• Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
• Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
• Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
• Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
• Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
• Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
• Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
• Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
• Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.