Level 3 Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment NVQ (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (QCF)
What is this qualification?
This qualification is a National Vocational qualification (NVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge needed to do the job, ability to organise work and identify and prevent problems. NVQs are based on national occupational standards, which you must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of NVQs will encourage you to value your contribution to the workplace and it will develop your skills and potential. This qualification requires occupational evidence.
Who is this qualification for?
- Those who wish to become a competent electrician.
- Those who wish to pursue a career in the Electrotechnical / building services sector
- New or existing workers looking to pursue a career as a competent electrician
What does this qualification cover?
The skills and knowledge required to install Electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment. The qualification is made up of knowledge units and performance units. The units cover a wide range of topics including health and safety, environmental technology systems, overseeing and organising the work environment, planning, preparing and installing electrical systems and equipment, terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords, inspecting, testing, commissioning and fault diagnosis and correction.
Integral to this qualification is the Electrotechnical Occupation Competence Unit which is assessed by the AM2. The learner must complete the mandatory units to achieve the Level 3 diploma.
There are 8 units in the NVQ which are broken down into a number of elements.
These are –
- 301 – Ensure safe site working
- 302 – Diagnose and correct faults in Electrotechnical systems and equipment
- 303 – Provide technical and functional information to relevant people about Electrotechnical systems and equipment
- 304 – Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
- 305 – Prepare to install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
- 306 – Install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
- 307 – Connect wiring systems and equipment using safe and approved methods
- 308- Inspect, test and commission an electrical installation
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If you are interested in this course or would like more information please send us your name, contact details and a brief message and we will get back to you info@colegqs.co.uk

