Electrical power engineering - level 2 apprenticeship framework
This framework sets out the standards and criteria you must meet to complete the apprenticeship programme and receive your apprenticeship certificate for level two electrical power engineering. This is the only level 2 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.
About the framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 2 apprenticeship training to progress towards qualified status within the power distribution and transmission engineering industry. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a level 2 qualification.
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in electrical power engineering will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete both the combined competence and knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.
Mandatory essential skills
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications or already hold a recognised equivalent:
- application of number – level 1
- communication – level 1
- information and communication technology – level 1
The essential skills are mandatory and are to be completed as part of the apprenticeship.
However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
Competency and knowledge qualifications - pathway options
Apprentices need to complete a competence-based and knowledge-based qualification from the list below.
Those apprentices enrolling on a Level 3 framework must have already achieved Pathway two – Electrical Power Engineering Level 2 or undertake the pathway before progressing to Level 3 (Level 3 with 2 en route).
Pathway 1 - smart metering - power
Competence-based qualification
Knowledge-based qualification
Pathway 2 - electrical power engineering
Competence-based qualification
Knowledge-based qualification
Eligibility and entry to the programme
You must be employed to do this apprenticeship.
There are no formal entry requirements, although employers may set their own criteria for recruitment. Employers and training contractors must make sure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.
See also the DfE apprenticeship guidelines and operational requirements for eligibility information.
Related knowledge
For this framework, you must complete an appropriate induction programme which must include a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from training contractors that the ERR has been completed.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the training contractor/ college to make sure that all components of this framework are delivered in line with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.
The apprentice must be employed from day one.
Further information
The content of this framework (Framework No 11 Issue 8: 03/24) has been revised and agreed by the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sectoral Partnership on 26/02/2024 and agreed by the Department for the Economy on 05/03/2024.
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