EAL 601/7345/2 - Level 3 Diploma Electrotechnical Qualification

Information

EAL 601/7345/2 - This qualification forms part of an industry recognised apprenticeship for electrical apprentices. It covers the skills and knowledge needed by an electrician (installation or maintenance). To demonstrate occupational competence the learner must also complete the AM2S.

This qualification is only suitable for Apprentices who are working towards becoming a competent electrician (by completion of this qualification and the AM2S) or those wishing to pursue a career in the electrotechnical/building services sector, and who are undertaking an electrotechnical apprenticeship. Learners must be at least 16 years old.

This qualification comprises of knowledge and performance units, which between them cover health, safety, and environmental considerations, organising and overseeing, terminating, and connecting, inspection, testing and commissioning; fault diagnosis and rectification, electrical scientific principles, BS 7671; electrical design; and electrical maintenance. It requires occupational evidence from the workplace.

Core areas covered

Mandatory Knowledge Units:

• Understand Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations (H/507/7334)
• Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities (K/507/7335)
• Understand Design and Installation Practices and Procedures (M/507/7336)
• Understand Terminations and Connections of Conductors (T/507/7337)
• Inspection, Testing and Commissioning (A/650/7479)
• Understand Fault Diagnosis and Rectification (F/507/7339)
• Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies (T/507/7340)
• Understand the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022) (T/650/2327)

Mandatory Performance Units:

• Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations (F/507/7342)
• Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment (J/507/7343)
• Termination and Connection of Conductors (Y/650/7478)
• Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems (R/507/7345)
• Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification (Y/507/7346)

Elective options

• Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures (T/650/7477)
• Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance (H/507/7348)

Entry requirements

Learners must:

• Be at least 16 years old and employed full-time
• Have Grade 4 in both GCSE Maths and English or a pass at Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Details

To apply you will need to complete an application form, which will include your name, address, contact details and National Insurance number. Learners will need to complete an interview, where we will need to see an acceptable form of photographic ID.