Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether itâs for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
You must have five years minimum auditable experience in the electrical industry as well as a Level 2 Electrotechnical qualification.
Details
Units on this course include:
- Unit 102 Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations
- Unit 106 Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment
- Unit 108 Terminate and Connect Conductors
- Unit 109 Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures
- Unit 110 Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance (maintenance only)
- Unit 113 Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems
- Unit 115 Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
The Experienced Worker qualification is for electricians who have been working in the industry, as a practising electrician, for at least 5 years (not including time spent in full or part time training) but have not formally completed an industry apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 NVQ qualification.
It is suitable for both self-employed and employed electricians who have worked for several years but have never gained full, formal recognition of their skills or experience. You will need to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and competence to the standard of the Level 3 Electrotechnical apprenticeship.
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What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
There are seven Level 3 Performance Units to be assessed before you can gain the Experienced Worker qualification:
- Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance
- Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations
- Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment
- Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures
- Terminate and Connect Conductors
- Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems
- Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
To pass these units, you must provide evidence from a site of your previous work to demonstrate you can fully meet the performance requirements of each unit.
You will be assessed via a range of methods and an assessor will need to observe you at work on at least one occasion during the evidence gathering process.
Please note the Wiring and initial verification units aren’t examined within the 2346 – these are proxy units i.e. candidates need to take these separately and centres claim them as proxies to achieve the 2346.
Work Experience
This course is aimed at people who have worked in electrical industries with a minimum of five years’ experience. You will be carrying out a range of electrical work which you will photograph and log to show competence.
Progression
Successful completion of the City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346) enables candidates to progress to the AM2E Assessment of Occupational Competence, delivered by National Electrotechnical Training (NET).
Once candidates have successfully completed the Experienced Worker Qualification, passed the AM2E assessment and met the relevant industry requirements, they will be eligible to apply for an ECS Installation Electrician Gold Card.
The ECS Gold Card provides industry-recognised evidence of an electrician's qualifications and occupational competence.
What careers can this course lead to?
Completing the Experienced Worker Assessment, including the AM2E, provides a recognised route for experienced electrical workers to demonstrate that they meet the industry's occupational competence requirements.
Achieving this standard can support career progression within electrical installation, maintenance and associated electrotechnical roles.
Candidates wishing to further develop their knowledge and skills may also consider additional qualifications, including:
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Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations.
