Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician (Level 3 Standard)

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electricians might work in both indoor and outdoor settings. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as crime and fire alarm systems and renewable energy technologies. They are able to work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.
They may contribute to the design of electrical systems. They are able to set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.

Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians’ work. On completion of their work, the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others.

Installation Electricians work on the installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage (less than 1000v) electrical and electronic devices and appliances.

Maintenance Electricians work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems. Duties include the supervision of the equipment, its maintenance and necessary repairs

For Level 3 apprenticeships, learners are generally required to have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above prior to enrolment. However, for applicants aged 19 or older, this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the employer and training provider, depending on the role and individual circumstances.

• Hands-on Training & College Learning: Apprentices work in commercial, industrial, or domestic settings while attending college one day per week. They install, maintain, and test electrical systems, gaining hands-on experience with wiring, control systems, and fault diagnosis under qualified supervision.

• Wide-Ranging Curriculum: The course covers electrical science, installation methods, inspection and testing, health and safety, and regulatory compliance. Apprentices also learn to interpret technical drawings, apply BS 7671 standards, and work with renewable technologies and smart systems.

• Specialist Pathways: Depending on their employer, learners may specialise in industrial maintenance, commercial installations, or energy-efficient systems. Employers may support additional training in EV charging, solar PV, building automation, or high-voltage systems depending on business needs.

• Career-Ready Qualification: Upon completion (typically 42 months), apprentices earn a Level 3 qualification and are ready for roles like installation electrician, maintenance technician, or electrical engineer, with progression into supervisory roles, self-employment, or professional registration via AM2S.

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This electrical Apprenticeship is taught at our London Road Campus on a day release basis once a week. In addition, you will be visited at your workplace regularly by your assessor, for the duration of your apprenticeship to review your workplace progress with your employer. You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment, towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you obtain the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be job-ready.

Typically, this electrical apprenticeship will take 42 months to complete.

To be an apprentice, you will need an employer who can offer you a specific role relevant to this apprenticeship and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 653444 or email apprenticeships@shrewsbury.ac.uk