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Electrical Apprentice
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in the electrical industry? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Electrical Apprentice to join our team and gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
You will work alongside experienced electricians, learning valuable practical skills across domestic, commercial, and industrial environments. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge of electrical installations, maintenance, testing, and fault finding while earning and learning.
Duties
- Assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems
- Supporting qualified electricians with wiring, cabling, and fitting electrical components
- Learning how to test electrical systems and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and wiring diagrams
- Assisting with fault finding and troubleshooting activities
- Preparing work areas and maintaining tools and equipment
- Following health and safety procedures and using PPE correctly
- Recording completed work and maintaining training records
- Transporting tools, materials, and equipment to various sites
- Attending college and training sessions as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Communicating professionally with colleagues, customers, and site supervisors
- Assisting with inspection and testing activities in line with current regulations
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training
Training provider: OAKLANDS COLLEGE
Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
What you'll learn
- 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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You will work towards a recognised Electrical Installation Apprenticeship Standard, combining practical workplace experience with structured off-the-job training. This will include a day release training to Oaklands College St Albans Campus.
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 4-9)
- Maths (grade Level 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
- Level 2 Diploma In Electrical Installations in:
- Electrical Installations (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About Us
We Are Bau Group is a family-run business dedicated to delivering top-quality installation and maintenance services in:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Fire & Security
- Access Control
- Electric Chargers
Serving commercial, healthcare, education, theatres, sports & leisure and more, we provide reliable and efficient solutions tailored to the unique needs of each industry and client.
Our mission is to keep businesses and institutions running smoothly with sustainable, high-performing systems that meet the highest standards.
With recognised industry accreditations, such as Gas Safe, NICEIC & FGas, we are passionate about quality with a focus on challenging what is possible in the construction industry.
With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and quality craftsmanship, we take pride in our work and build lasting relationships based on trust and excellence.
Powering your future with expertise, integrity, and care.
Career Progression
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position within the company and further career progression opportunities within the electrical industry.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
OAKLANDS COLLEGE
Will Ellis
will.ellis@oaklands.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044965.
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