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Apprenticeships are the industry’s preferred path for electrical training, offering hands-on experience alongside expert guidance. Apprenticeships in England and Wales are now open to all ages above 16, with funding available to support employers in developing talent at every stage of life.
What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship allows you to earn while you learn. It is also funded, which means you will not be expected to pay anything towards your training. You will gain skills via a combination of on-the-job learning in your workplace and off-the-job learning supported by a college or training provider.
Can I Become an Electrical Apprentice?
Can I Become an Electrical Apprentice?
To become an electrical apprentice, you will need to be employed in the electrical industry and be carrying out a suitable range of works to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required within the apprenticeship standard. There are no upper age limits to becoming an apprentice; it is never too late to learn!
Apprenticeship Key Facts:
- You must be employed before you can enrol onto an apprenticeship.
- The apprenticeship training programme typically takes around 4 years to complete.
- You do not pay for your training and will earn while you learn.
- You will gain valuable skills on and off the job.
What We Offer?
What We Offer?
We Offer Two Apprenticeship Standards:
You can visit either of these pages by clicking the links below.
- Installation/Maintenance Electrician (Approx. 4 years)
- Domestic Electrician (Approx. 3 years)
Already Started Self-Funding?
Already Started Self-Funding?
If you have already started your electrical training, you can swap to one of our apprenticeship standards at any point, as soon as you have suitable employment you can transfer to an apprenticeship. For example, if you have completed a Level 3 Diploma and just need to complete NVQ Level 3, you can still swap to an apprenticeship to complete your portfolio and AM2.
Speak with our Apprenticeship Team to find out more.
Employer Costs & Funding
Employer Costs & Funding
Non-levy employers (typically SMEs):
- Apprentices aged 16–21: 100% funded by the DfE – no employer contribution
- Apprentices aged 22+: 95% funded, employer contributes 5%
- Fully funded regardless of age if apprentice has an EHCP or has been in care
Levy-paying employers
- Training costs paid from levy account with 10% government top-up
- Unused levy funds – up to 50% – can be transferred to other businesses
Additional Support
- £1,000 incentive for employers and providers supporting apprentices aged 16–18 or eligible 19–24s
- £3,000 bursary for care-experienced apprentices aged 16–24
Why Consider Our Apprenticeships?
Our apprenticeships are designed to allow learners to develop skills naturally and making them useful to their employer at an early stage.
- Our apprenticeship training follows a bespoke, industry-leading format that allows learners to develop key skills at an early stage, which they will build on as they progress through their programme to ensure they have knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) to successfully complete the end-point assessment.
- We take on apprentices all year round, meaning our learners won’t have to wait long to start their programme. We do not work to the academic year.
- Our apprentices attend lessons in blocks rather than on day release, usually 3-5 consecutive days per month, rather than 1 day per week. These blocks have been specifically designed with clear outcomes to allow learners to develop specific skills, which can then be honed in the workplace.
- Our apprentices receive a personal programme information which guides them through their apprenticeship and is useful for employers to track their progress.
- Our apprentices are assigned a personal Training Officer (TO) who is the conduit between teachers, apprentices and employers, and will conduct regular progress reviews with the learner and employer to discuss any concerns and monitor progress towards gaining the KSBs. The TO will be on-hand to assist apprentices in evidencing the skills built in the workplace, which will be required before they progress to their end-point assessment.
- Our apprentices are signed up with the JIB at the start of their apprenticeship and receive an ECS Apprenticeship Card, as part of our commitment to value added training.
- When apprentices have gained the KSBs and completed end-point assessment (AM2s) they will be eligible to apply for an ECS Gold card as a Installation/Maintenance/Domestic Electrician.
- At this point apprentices will be offered further advice and guidance to further their career in the electrical industry.
DETAILED BREAKDOWN
Steps to Our Apprenticeship
Onboarding
- Ensuring the apprentice has a proper contract of employment.
- Initial assessments (Maths and English).
- Agreeing a training plan.
- Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) compliance documents; we assist employers and apprentices throughout this process.
Functional Skills
- If our apprentices do not meet the minimum requirements for Maths and English, they will need to complete Functional Skills.
- If this is required our apprentices will be assigned a Functional Skills teacher, who will work with them to help them achieve the required level.
- If an apprentice is required to undertake Functional Skills this will be fully funded.
Knowledge Building
Our apprentices follow a bespoke, industry-leading programme, where they will receive:
- In-centre training in our state-of-the-art workshops and classrooms to give them the KSBs required in the standard.
- Bespoke eLearning packages and a tailored online apprenticeship portal to support learning.
- City and Guilds Qualifications designed to give the KSBs required within the standard.
Skills and Behaviours
- Our apprentices will complete a skills portfolio, where they will record evidence of their on-site skills building.
- Their Training Officer will be on-hand to assist with this during regular review sessions to chart the building of KSBs, in particular the building of skills and behaviours in the workplace.
End-point Assessment
- Once an apprentice has gained all the knowledge, skills and behaviours required, they will have a meeting between employer, apprentices and training provider to confirm all KSBs are in place for gateway.
- Their AM2 end-point assessment will then be arranged.
- The AM2 has been specifically designed to assess the occupational competence of electrical apprentices and is the industry recognised standard.
- On successful completion of the end-point assessment the apprentice will have completed their apprenticeship and can apply for an ECS Gold Card.
RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning means using a person’s previous qualifications, which have already been achieved, to contribute to new learning of knowledge, skills and behaviours within the standard.
We may be able to reduce the overall length of the apprenticeship if a candidate has previously completed any electrical qualifications, such as the C&G 2365, 2330 or other awarding body equivalents. This will be discussed during initial skills scans.
Example: If a candidate apprentice has completed a full C&G 2365 Level 3 qualification, they will only need to complete evidence of skills gained whilst working with a mentor, Functional Skills (if applicable) and AM2 end-point assessment.
APPRENTICESHIPS
What We Offer
Check out our two apprenticeship standards and see which path suits you.
Installation and Maintenance Electrician Standard
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments.
For more information about the Standard click the link below or click the button to view our Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship webpage.
Domestic Electrician Standard
This occupation is found in the domestic dwelling construction, engineering and social housing installation and maintenance electrician industries.
For more information about the Standard click the link below or click the button to view our Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship webpage.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/domestic-electrician-v1-0
Installation and Maintenance Electrician Standard
Installation and Maintenance Electrician Standard
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments.
For more information about the Standard click the link below or click the button to view our Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship webpage.
Domestic Electrician Standard
Domestic Electrician Standard
This occupation is found in the domestic dwelling construction, engineering and social housing installation and maintenance electrician industries.
For more information about the Standard click the link below or click the button to view our Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship webpage.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/domestic-electrician-v1-0
Our Electrical Training Centres
Gatwick
Mitre Court, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JY
Our Mitre Court and Explorer 2 Facilities are just 2 minutes south of Gatwick Airport. They are comfortable, light and airy environments in which students can learn a wide range of practical and theory based skills.
Coventry
Rowan House, Westwood Way, Coventry, West Mids, CV4 8HS
Our brand new centre opened in July 2019 offering a full range of electrical courses for those based in Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Northampton and all over the midlands region.
Warrington
Unit B, The Beacons, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6WY
Our North West electrical training facility is situated just off Junction 10 of the M62 at Birchwood Park and is very accessible from towns such as Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.
Leeds
Phoenix House, Hawthorn Park, Coal Road, Leeds, West Yorks, LS14 1PQ
Phoenix House has raised the bar for electrical training centres in the UK. It’s situated east of Leeds, just off of the M1 / A1. This makes it easily accessible from Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, York, Harrogate and all over Yorkshire.
Central London
City & Guilds, 5-6 Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DE
Our central London electrical training centre is conveniently located between Farringdon and City Thameslink stations. We have recently finished an exciting renovation of our London training centre meaning we can now deliver green skills training from London alongside our electrical training courses.
Portsmouth
Unit 8-10 The Boardwalk, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TP
Our Portsmouth electrical training centre is based at Unit 8-10 The Boardwalk, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TP.
Situated in the scenic location of Port Solent, our Portsmouth Training Centre offers lots of bright, light spaces to train in.
Doncaster
Balby Court Business Campus Balby Carr Bank Doncaster DN4 8DE
Our Doncaster training centre features bright and airy, multi-purpose training rooms aimed at delivering state-of-the-art electrical training across South Yorkshire.
Birmingham
Fairgate House, 205 Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2AA
Our Birmingham centre is located at Fairgate House, 205 Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2AA. With excellent transport links via the M6, M42, and A45, getting here is simple whether you’re commuting by car or public transport.
Purley
Purley
Fairbairn Close, Purley, London CR8 2EJ
Featuring multi-purpose training rooms, state-of-the art electrical training workshops and training delivered by our in-industry experts our Purley Training centre combines leading facilities and tutors to ensure you learn from the best.
Bristol
22–28 Queen Ann Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 9TX
Located at 22–28 Queen Ann Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 9TX, our Bristol electrical centre is easily accessible via public transport and major road links including the M32 and A4320. We provide the ideal environment for both practical and theory-based learning across the South West of England.
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