Level 3 apprenticeship framework –electrical power engineering

About the framework

This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of

level 3 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the power distribution and transmission industry. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a level 3 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry sector.

Mandatory outcomes

Achievement of a level 3 apprenticeship in electrical power engineering will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.

You must complete both a competence-based and a knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.

Mandatory essential skills

To successfully complete the apprenticeship, apprentices must achieve the following essential skills qualifications or already hold a recognised equivalent:

• application of number – level 2
• communication – level 2
• information and communication technology – level 2

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

Apprentices need to complete both a competency-based and a knowledge-based qualification, from the lists below.

Competence-based qualification:

• Pearson Edexcel level 3 NVQ diploma in construction contracting operations 601/2500/7

Knowledge-based qualification:

• Pearson BTEC level 3 national diploma in electrical and electronic engineering 601/7579/5
• Pearson BTEC level 3 diploma in advanced manufacturing engineering development technical knowledge 601/9054/1

Eligibility and entry to the programme

You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.

Employers may apply their own criteria at the recruitment stage.

Entry to the level 3 apprenticeship is by progression from the apprenticeshipsni level 2 framework in electrical power engineering.

You may, subject to assessment by the training contractor and employer, be able to enter the level 3 apprenticeship directly if you:

• have already gained significant work experience in this occupational area, which could be considered as meeting the requirements of the level 2 electrical power engineering framework and can show the capacity to achieve a level 3 standard

• have previously achieved a relevant level 2 recognised vocational qualification that is a mandatory requirement of the Level 2 apprenticeshipsni electrical power engineering framework

See also the DfE operational requirements.  

Duration      

Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.

Related knowledge

For this framework, the participant is required to complete 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 ensure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.

The apprentice must be employed from day one.

Further information

The content of this framework (Framework No 325 Issue 9: 03/21) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy. For further information, contact:

• Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch