Electricians and Electrical Fitters
Description
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.
Tasks
- Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
- Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
- Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
- Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
- Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
- Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
- Science
Related Courses
- Award in Construction and Employability Skills - Entry Level 3
- Construction Operations (Groundwork) - Level 2
- Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - T Level - Level 3
- Electrical Installation - Practical Skills - Level 2
- Electrical Installation Requirements - City Guilds 2382-26 BS7671-2018 IET Wiring Regulations (incorporating all amendments) - 3 days - 18th Edition - Level 3 (Certificate)
- Electrical Skills Assessment - Bespoke
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 - Bespoke
- Installation and Maintenance Electrician - Apprenticeship - Level 3
- Introductory Programme in Built Heritage - Distance Learning
- IOSH Working Safely
- Level 3 Award in Inspection Testing of Electrical Installations City Guilds 2391-52
- Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (City Guilds 2391-50)
- Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (City Guilds 2391-51)
- Multi-Trade Construction Skills - Level 1
- Portable Appliance Testing Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection Testing of Electrical Equipment - City Guilds 2377