This Qualification is designed solely for those who have been working in the electrotechnical industry as a practicing electrician for a minimum of 5 years and wish to work towards an ECS Installation Electrician Gold Card using the experienced worker route; which this qualification forms part of.
3 - 18 months
Who is this qualification for?
- Experienced operatives who are/have been working in the electrotechnical industry as practicing electricians for a minimum of 5 years
- Those who wish to have their competencies recognised and work toward an ECS Gold Card
- Those who wish to develop their career.
What does this qualification cover?
The competencies involved with electrical installation and commissioning. The qualification is made up of performance units which in summary cover:
- The application of health, safety and environmental considerations
- Organising the work environment
- Application of design and installation practices
- Termination and connection of conductors
- Inspection and testing
- Fault diagnosis and rectification.
- 18th Edition BS7671 (Recognised Prior Learning – RPL)
- Initial Verification Test and Inspection (either C&G 2391-50 or EAL 2625) RPL
Entry Requirements
The qualification is not suitable for new entrants to the electrotechnical industry, apprentices, or those who have completed an electrotechnical technical qualification with less than five years’ relevant industry experience.
It is a requirement that prior to undertaking this qualification, learners must have their suitability assessed by the completion of the qualification’s pre-entry skills scan. Learners MUST possess the knowledge and understanding comparable to the Level 3 Electrotechnical apprenticeship qualification which can be evidenced by relevant electrotechnical qualifications. Where learners do not hold the relevant qualifications their eligibility will be probed through the skills scan to verify if they have the equivalent knowledge and understanding.
In addition, learners must hold at least a relevant Level 2 qualification.
Pre Requisites
Non-UK qualifications: candidates must obtain an Ecctis Electrotechnical mapping (Installation & Maintenance Electrician). Non-UK qualifications cannot be accepted without this.
The age requirement for this qualification is 19+, however it is expected due to the five year industry experience requirements that learners will be significantly older.
Once completing this qualification, candidates will need to take the AM2E practical assessment in order to be able to apply for a Gold Card.
Skills Scan, background check forms assessment, Profiling Session & Registration £985 + VAT
Site Visit 1 £495 + VAT
Site Visit 2 £495 + VAT
Completion fee £495 + VAT
(if you wish we can book the AM2E assessment on your behalf but additional AM2E fees are not included)
Total Cost £2470 + VAT. This can be paid in stages as you progress through the qualification.
How will this course be assessed?
To enrol, candidates must:
- Be practicing electricians with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
- Hold at least a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations or equivalent.
- Complete a pre-entry skills scan to assess their suitability and knowledge comparable to the Level 3 Electrotechnical apprenticeship qualification.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through:
- A portfolio of work-based evidence demonstrating practical skills and competencies.
- Two on-screen exams: (If Required)
- Initial Verification of Electrical Installations.
- BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
This qualification is recognized by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and is a key step for experienced workers to gain industry recognition and advance their careers.
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