BECOME A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN | NVQ LEVEL 3
With decades of industry experience, staff deliver a three-step NVQ Electrical Training Course combining practical skills and theory knowledge, giving you the chance to become a qualified electrician. Options Skills provide you with the best platform from which to gain the qualifications, skills and knowledge you need, as well as the opportunity to earn while you train.
NVQ Electrical training is delivered in small groups at an Options Skills, fully equipped training centre. It will take 30 days on either a full or part-time basis. The NVQ Level 3 course will combine practical training and essential theory and assessments will take place throughout.
You will be required to pass an assessment and demonstrate understanding, skills and competence. This takes place through a series of Knowledge Units, i.e. exams that take place at the training centre and Performance Units that are undertaken in the workplace during Stage 2.
You will be registered with JIB/ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) as an Electrical Trainee. Receiving a JIB/ECS Card, you'll be able to seek employment as a trainee and earn while training for your NVQ.
The second stage of NVQ electrical training is portfolio building.
Your JIB/ECS Card is your passport to work in the industry whether you seek employment with an employer or agency, allowing you to collect evidence towards your NVQ Performance Units. (Performance units must be completed while in the workplace. This is a combination of practical work, evidence building for your portfolio and direct observation from an NVQ assessor).
Whilst working in the industry and building your portfolio, you will continue working on your knowledge, completing them in your own time and returning to the centre for assessments.
You will have access to an online Virtual Learning Environment, and your tutor and the electrical training team to help you to complete these tasks. Regular ‘drop-in’ sessions, email and Skype support are also available.
The amount of time taken to complete stage two isn't set by Options Skills but is entirely down to the student.
Following completion of your NVQ electrical training, Options Skills will refer you to undertake your AM2 (Achievement Measurement Test).
This is an independent assessment of your skills and knowledge which all trainees must undertake before they can gain Installation Electrician Status (Gold Card) with JIB/ECS.
The assessment is undertaken by an independent AM2 Centre.
Once all three steps of your training and assessment process are complete, you will be able to apply to JIB/ECS for your 'Gold Card'. You will be awarded the status of ‘Installation Electrician’.
‘Gold Cards’ are renewable every 3 years.
| Week 1 - Theory and Practical Workshop Training | |
| Monday | |
| AM Classroom | Introduction to the Electrical Course. |
| PM Workshop | Introduction to different cable types and how to strip and terminates cables. |
| Tuesday | |
| AM Classroom | Radial circuits, Ring Final circuits & Spurs. |
| PM Workshop | Installation of different types of electrical circuits including 1-way radial lighting circuits and ring final circuits for socket outlets. |
| Wednesday | |
| AM Classroom | Protection for Safety. |
| PM Workshop | Installation of different types of electrical circuits including 2-way & intermediate radial lighting circuits and ring final circuits for socket outlets. |
| Thursday | |
| AM Classroom | Introduction to consumer units. |
| PM Workshop | Installation of consumer units including circuit breakers, busbars, and cables. |
| Friday | |
| AM Classroom | Safe Isolation Procedure. |
| PM Workshop | Installation of consumer units including circuit breakers, busbars, and cables. |
| Trainees will also be registered for 18th Edition and receive log in details for 18th Edition Home Study during week 1. Candidates will be able to take 18th Edition assessment when they finish home study and are ready to take the invigilated exam. | |
The course syllabus is intended as a guide. Timings and delivery of course content is subject to change at the discretion of the Electrical Training Manager & Individual course tutors. |
|
| Week 2 - Practical Workshop Training | |
| Monday | |
| AM Workshop | Installation of Domestic Electrical Installation in Workshop Bays. |
| PM Workshop | Outside lighting. |
| Tuesday | |
| AM Workshop | Installation of Domestic Electrical Installation in Workshop Bays. |
| PM Workshop | Outside lighting. |
| Wednesday | |
| AM Workshop | Installation of Domestic Electrical Installation in Workshop Bays. |
| PM Workshop | Outside lighting. |
| Thursday | |
| AM Workshop | Introduction to inspection & testing in workshop bays: |
| PM Workshop | Continuation of inspection & testing in workshop bays. |
| Friday | |
| AM Workshop | SWA cable termination and write ups |
| PM Workshop | Extra testing practice and tuition (if required) |
The course syllabus is intended as a guide. Timings and delivery of course content is subject to change at the discretion of the Electrical Training Manager & Individual course tutors. |
|
| Week 3 - NVQ Level 3 Theory & Practical Training/Assessment | |
| Monday | |
| AM Classroom | Introduction to the Electrical Course (NVQ 3 Diploma Units). |
| PM Workshop | Statutory regulations also applicable to working on site. First Aid and accident and emergency reporting and procedures. |
| Tuesday | |
| AM Classroom | Theory on knowledge unit 001. (for ECS Card) |
| PM Workshop | Risk assessment method statements. |
| Wednesday | |
| AM/PM Classroom | EAL Online mock exam 001 |
| Thursday | |
| AM Classroom | EAL Online actual exam 001 (for ECS Card) (35Q) (Pass rate 60%) |
| PM Workshop | Practical Workshop |
| Friday | |
| AM Workshop | Practical Workshop |
| PM Workshop | Measuring and cutting steel trunking |
The course syllabus is intended as a guide. Timings and delivery of course content is subject to change at the discretion of the Electrical Training Manager & Individual course tutors. |
|
| Week 4 - NVQ Level 3 Theory & Practical Training/Assessment | |
| Monday | |
| AM Classroom | Begin Theory for knowledge unit 005 – Learning terminations and connections of cables and containment systems |
| PM Classroom | Continue Theory for knowledge unit 005 – Learning terminations and connections of cables and containment systems |
| Tuesday | |
| AM Classroom | EAL online mock exam 005 – Break – EAL actual online exam 005 (25Q) Closed book – Pass rate 60% |
| PM Classroom | Begin Theory for knowledge unit 004a – Planning and design of installations |
| Wednesday | |
| AM Classroom | Continue theory for knowledge unit 004a – Planning and design of installations |
| PM Classroom | Continue theory for knowledge unit 004a – Planning and design of installations |
| Thursday | |
| AM Classroom | Continue theory for knowledge unit 004a – Planning and design of installations |
| PM Classroom | Continue theory for knowledge unit 004a – Planning and design of installations |
| Friday | |
| AM Classroom | EAL online mock exam 004a |
| PM Classroom | EAL online actual exam 004a – (30Q) open book pass rate 60% |
The course syllabus is intended as a guide. Timings and delivery of course content is subject to change at the discretion of the Electrical Training Manager & Individual course tutors. |
|
| Week 5 - NVQ Level 3 Theory & Practical Training/Assessment | |
| Monday | |
| AM Workshop | Steel conduit, measure, fabricate 90° bend using different reference points, cut, thread, and install. |
| PM Workshop | Fabricate PVC conduit incorporating a bubble set to given dimensions and install. |
| Tuesday | |
| AM/PM Workshop | Install 5x wiring circuits to EAL assessment criteria using different types of wiring including
SWA, SY cable, single core, FP cable and Twin and Earth. |
| Wednesday | |
| AM Classroom | Practical demonstration of MICC cable termination, test for integrity, test for core continuity. |
| PM Assessment | Protective bonding assessment install of Gas and Water pipes |
| Thursday | |
| AM/PM Assessment | Complete 005 practical EAL paperwork. |
| Friday | |
| AM/PM Assessment | Resits (as necessary) |
The course syllabus is intended as a guide. Timings and delivery of course content is subject to change at the discretion of the Electrical Training Manager & Individual course tutors. |
|
| Week 6 - NVQ Level 3 Theory & Practical Training/Assessment | |
| Monday | |
| AM Classroom | Introduction to Environmental Technology Unit 002 |
| PM Classroom | Continue Theory 002 |
| Tuesday | |
| AM/PM Classroom | Continue Theory 002 |
| Wednesday | |
| AM Classroom | Mock Exam 002 |
| PM Classroom | Actual Exam 002 |
| Thursday | |
| AM Classroom | Actual Exam 002 |
| PM Classroom | Theory Transformers |
| Friday | |
| AM/PM Assessment | 008A practical Assessment. Resits if necessary. |
The course syllabus is intended as a guide. Timings and delivery of course content is subject to change at the discretion of the Electrical Training Manager & Individual course tutors. |
|
The course syllabus is intended as a guide. Timings and delivery of course content is subject to change at the discretion of the Electrical Training Manager & Individual course tutors.
Up to 31st December 2020 Regulated qualifications and UKAS Accredited certificates of competence issued in the UK were widely recognised by other EU member states. However since the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, individual member states that previously recognised a UK qualification may now no longer do so. Learners undertaking qualifications on the basis that it is recognised by an EU member state should in the first instance make enquiries with the relevant bodies in that Country to confirm its recognition status.
- How Much Does The Course Cost?
- Why Train As An Electrician?
- What Will You Get?
- What Is A Knowledge Unit?
- What Is A Performance Unit?
- What If I Have Previous Experience?
- What Happens If I Fail?
- Will I Get A Refund If I Fail?
- Am I Guaranteed To Pass The Exam?
- Will I Be Taught How To Pass The Exam?
Prompt payment only.
The industry is characterised by poor service and unreliability. Consumers are wary of who they appoint and often find it difficult to find trustworthy tradespeople. When they do, they use them again and again and recommend them to other people.
The size and maturity of the sector combined with the failure of the general competition to meet customer expectations represent a real opportunity to profit from a professional and customer-focused local service.
A shortage of skilled workers and an increase in new housing being built means that electricians are in high demand. Those currently in the trade are earning far beyond the average UK salary, averaging around £30,784 (source: Office of National Statistics)
For more information, read How Much Can I Earn As An Electrician?
By registering you with the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme as a trainee during step one, Options Skills provide you with the opportunity to earn while you're working towards your Gold Card.
During the time in which you’re working on-site to gain experience, Options Skills will be available for help and assistance, with drop-in sessions and Skype and email support also available.
When you’re ready, having done sufficient work experience, Options Skills will put you forward for your AM2 assessment. Passing this allows you to apply for your gold card – and it with this that you can be awarded the title of installation electrician.
The first part of your knowledge units will be undertaken in one of the Options Skills training centres in either Birmingham, London or Manchester. The rest of the knowledge units will be undertaken in your own time during step two of the course.
For these units, you will need to collect evidence of yourself performing a range of electrical work, creating a portfolio. You will need to take photographs and produce write-ups about the work you have done.
An NVQ assessor will visit you on-site a minimum of twice during this time to check your progress and perform assessments.
Whether you have no experience in the trades industry, have already obtained tech certificates or have previously worked on-site as a labourer, we can help you gain your NVQ Level 3.
Assigned
Tutor
Tutors provide support
throughout training.
Flexible Payment
Options Available
Spread the cost of
your training.
UK
Training Centres
We have centres in London
Manchester, & Birmingham.
Build Staff
In-house recruitment
services available to students.
Full Time or
Part Time Courses
Courses available on a
part-time or full-time basis.
Industry
Experience
Course delivered by staff
with decades of experience.
Nationwide Student
Job Opportunities
Major companies
looking for our students.
Drop In
Sessions
Available twice a week.
Skype & email support available.
Accredited
Training Centres
We own and operate
our own training centres.
Proven
Qualifications
Industry recognised
qualifications for our courses.
No Experience
Needed
No qualifications or
experience required.
No Age
Restrictions
Anyone 18 and over
can train with Options Skills.
FREE
Trials
Attend a workshop
before you make a decision.
Easy
To Reach
City centre locations.
Great public transport links.
Open Door
Policy
We actively encourage
people to see our facilities.
Personal
Development
A platform for progression
to continue to add to skills.
Country Wide and
International Students
People from all over the UK
& overseas train with Options Skills
Small
Class Sizes
Limited class sizes
for higher standard training.
On-Going
Support
Continued support
after you've qualified.
On-Going
Technical Support
Technical support & advice
for Options Skills Students.
Jargon Free
Terms and Conditions
Full written T&Cs with
customer satisfaction/complaints policy.
No
Hidden Extras
Upfront about costs,
no nasty surprises.