Electrical Switchgear Academy
The Assured Skills Electrical Switchgear Academy with Vertiv provides industry-leading training and will prepare you for a role in the electrical installation sector. This Academy will be delivered in partnership with North West Regional College (NWRC).
Training
The Electrical Switchgear Academy with Vertiv is an eight-week training course providing practical knowledge and real-world experience required to work in the sector.
Training will include five weeks intensive training at NWRC and three weeks on-site training in Vertiv at Campsie Industrial Estate in Derry - Londonderry.
Participants will receive a weekly training allowance of £185 for the duration of the Academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare expenses where people qualify.
Successful applicants to the Academy will work towards a Level 2 entry level qualification in Electrical Installation (EAL) for work in the electrical switchgear sector.
Those who successfully finish the course are guaranteed an interview with Vertiv for a permanent role as a Junior Panel Wirer.
An interview is not a guarantee of a job. Offers of employment will be solely at the discretion of the company following the interview.
Applicants should know that the job roles available are not eligible for skilled worker sponsorship.
There are 16 places available at the Academy with the potential for a job with Vertiv for all 16 participants.
Who can apply
No previous experience is needed but you must:
- be at least 18 years old on Monday 5 October 2026
- have a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of application and not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status
How to apply
Apply online at:
Closing date
Completed applications must be received by midday (UK time) on Thursday 3 September 2026.
Information session, interview and training dates
Information session
An information session will be held on Monday 14 September 2026.
Interview dates
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 2026.
Training dates
Training will take place from Monday 5 October to Friday 27 November 2026.
Applicants must be available for the whole of the training period.
Five weeks of training at NWRC will take place on weekdays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Three weeks of training takes place at Vertiv from 8.00 am to 5. 00 pm from Monday to Thursday and from 8.00 am to 2.30 pm on Fridays.
Living outside Northern Ireland
If you live outside Northern Ireland, by accepting an offer of a place on this pre-employment training Academy, you are committing to attending training and pursuing a job opportunity with Vertiv based in Derry - Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Applications are welcome from everyone who meets the essential criteria and are particularly welcome from people returning to work after caring for their children or other family members.
Help to apply
If you have a disability and need help to complete this form:
or
- telephone 028 9041 6972
All correspondence with applicants will be through email. It is the applicant’s responsibility to act on this within the given time frame.
Company information
Vertiv is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. The company brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs.
Further Information
For more information on this academy or to receive updates on new academy opportunities as they arise, contact the Department for the Economy – Employer Skills Branch.
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