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Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship involves hands-on training to install, test and maintain electrical systems while completing a recognised qualification. Apply to gain practical skills, real site experience and a strong start to an electrical career.
As an Apprentice Site Electrical Engineer, you will:
- Assist with the installation of low-voltage electrical systems, lighting, power distribution boards, switchgear, and motor control centres.
- Support routine inspections, testing, fault-finding, and preventative maintenance (always under supervision).
- Learn how to read and understand electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Work alongside senior engineers and electricians on live construction and engineering sites.
- Help record test results, maintain site documentation, and support commissioning activities.
- Follow all health, safety, and site procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
- Take part in a structured apprenticeship programme to develop your technical knowledge and practical skills.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Newbury College
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
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 complete the Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship through a combination of off-the-job training and practical site experience.
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The apprentice will attend Newbury College one day per week, where they will study the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the apprenticeship standard. This will include electrical principles, regulations, safe working practices and preparation for assessment.
For the remaining four days per week, the apprentice will work on site alongside experienced engineers and electricians. This on-the-job training will involve hands-on experience installing, testing, maintaining and fault-finding electrical systems in real working environments, while building competence and confidence under supervision.
Requirements
- GCSE in:
- English (grade C)
- Maths (grade C)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Full UK Driving licence
About Us
Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully design & deliver complex engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence and Nuclear.
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Progression
Upon successful completion of the Installation Electrician Apprenticeship, apprentices will be offered a permanent position and can continue to develop their skills as a qualified electrician. With experience and further training, they can progress into senior, supervisory, specialist, or management roles, providing a clear pathway for long-term career development within the business.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRANT ENGINEERING LIMITED
Amy Yates
amy.yates@trant.co.uk
02380665544
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029343.
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