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  • Starts 1 September 2025
  • London Road Campus
  • Apprenticeship
  • PLR3UEI(APPO)
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  • Who is it for?

    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

  • Entry Requirements

    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 assess you in the workplace and review your progress with your employer. You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you have obtained the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to do the job effectively.

  • What does the course involve?

  • How is the course assessed?

    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.

  • Additional Notes

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

  • What do I do next?

    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

Electrical Courses

  • Domestic Electrician (Level 3 Standard)

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician (Level 3 Standard)

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • AM2 / AM2S / AM2E Pre-Assessment Training Day

    Starts 4 December 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing (combination of initial and periodic) 2391-52

    Starts 2 June 2026

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation

    Starts 1 September 2026

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation

    Starts 1 September 2026

    London Road Campus

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Where can it take me?

Inspectors of standards and regulations

28k Potential salary

Inspectors of standards and regulations undertake investigations and inspections to verify and ensure compliance with acts, regulations and other requirements in respect of: buildings; weights, measures and trade descriptions; the installation and safety of electrical, gas and water supplies and equipment; marine pollution, ships’ structures, equipment and accommodation; the treatment of animals; the operation of commercial vehicles; the welfare, health and safety in factories and all work sites subject to the provisions in the Factory Acts.

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Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles, and repair and service auto air-conditioning systems.

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Electricians and electrical fitters

Electricians and electrical fitters assemble parts in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, and install, maintain, and repair electrical plant, machinery, appliances and wiring.

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Opportunities to find out more about the college

  • Open Evening 2025: London Road Campus #1
    23 October 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Open Evening 2025: English Bridge Campus #2
    6 November 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Open Evening 2025: Welsh Bridge Campus #2
    6 November 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Academic Tasters
    22 November 2025 - 9.00am-1.00pm Book
  • Vocational Tasters
    29 November 2025 - 9.00am-1.00pm Book
  • Past, Fast & Future Auto Show 2026
    16 May 2026 - 12.00pm-3.00pm Book