As an Apprentice Electrical Engineer

As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced engineers to gain both practical and technical smoke ventilation industry skills in order to become a fully qualified electrical engineer. You will assist in the installation of all relevant components on sites including actuators, controls, switches and sensors.

What you'll do at work

• Arrange times and locations to be picked up for site visits
• Liaise with mentor and office colleagues regarding job packs
• Assist qualified engineers on daily tasks
• Load materials and equipment required for on site jobs
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with company and industry standards
• Ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner
• You will be required to work at height where necessary

Where you'll work

6 Phoenix Court
Hawkins Road
Colchester
CO2 8JY

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training

You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

JTL

Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

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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.