Apprenticeship - Electrical Installation and Maintenance L3

WESSEX ELECTRICALS (SHAFTESBURY) LIMITED

Shaftesbury, SP7 8PJ

Closes on Sunday 16 March

Posted on 29 October 2024

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Summary

As a family organisation, Wessex see it as part of our wider responsibility to help to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Our apprentices are paid a competitive rate and receive varied, in-depth education and experience with the majority of our apprentices secure a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
You will be working Monday - Friday - minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Your normal working day will start on site at 8.00am. You will attend college on a weekly basis, which works out as 20% of your time. Exact working hours to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 July

Duration

4 years

Positions available

4

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an apprentice you will be assigned a variety of work and duties from small remedial works to new installations under the supervision of experienced engineers. Some of the other sectors you will get the opportunity to gain experience in are:

  • PV
  • Battery storage
  • Solar
  • Domestic property maintenances
  • Fault diagnosis and rectification
  • Rewires

Where you’ll work

Wessex Hse

Wincombe Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8PJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Your training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
  • Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
  • Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
  • Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
  • Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
  • Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
  • Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
  • Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
  • Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
  • Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
  • Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
  • Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
  • Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
  • Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
  • Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
  • Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
  • Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
  • Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.

    • Your training plan

    You will gain an NVQ in Installation and Maintenance Electricals Level: 3 and at the end complete your AM2. The apprenticeship takes 48 months to complete.

    Our office is in Shaftesbury, but you will be on site every day in different locations across Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, and Hampshire
    Our training provider is Yeovil College. You will visit them once per week for the first 3 years, and then ad hoc for the final year.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Number skills
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental

    About this company

    A thriving local business that was established in 1963, who have been employing apprentices for over 55 years. Wessex are committed to training and upskilling the next generation of trades people.

    https://www.wessexgroup.co.uk/recruitment/vacancies/wessex-apprenticeship-scheme-2025/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • An opportunity to join a reputable company with deep ties to the community.
    • Eventually, you will have the opportunity to develop into a manager or supervisor.
    • Continuous training and development.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WESSEX ELECTRICALS (SHAFTESBURY) LIMITED

    Peri Rowe

    peri.rowe@wessex.org

    01747 858039

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284558.

    Apply now

    Closes on Sunday 16 March

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    Company’s application instructions

    Download an application form from the website above and follow instructions on application form.