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Amazing opportunity to start your career as an Electrical Installation Apprentice.
You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside qualified electricians while studying towards a recognised qualification. Learn to install, test and maintain electrical systems in domestic and commercial settings, earning while you learn.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Observe and learn the Quality, Safety, and Compliance of an Electrical role
- Assist our electrical team in meeting the standards demanded of the project requirements and/or direction of your line manager
- Work will involve basic electrical and general site-based tasks
Where you'll work
20-22 WENLOCK ROAD
ISLINGTON
LONDON
N1 7GU
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED
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.
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The apprentice will attend Monthly block workshops at Training Trust Unit 6 Bourne Court Woodford Green Essex IG8 8HD to complete the Installation Electrician Apprenticeship Standard.
Starting September 2026
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English and Maths (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Desire Group is a successful and growing electrical company with a small, friendly team. We take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service across a range of domestic and commercial projects. As an apprentice, you'll become a valued member of the team, gaining hands-on experience, support from experienced electricians, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in the industry.
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There is the opportunity to secure a full-time, permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, with ongoing training and career development opportunities.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED
Roksana Koszczal
roksanakoszczal@trainingtrust.org.uk
07946534010
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045510.
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