In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
Already working as an electrician, but with no qualifications as yet to prove your skills? With the Electrotechnical Services NVQ, you can change that. It's a recognised way to prove you meet the National Occupational Standards for an electrician - based on your day-to-day work.
Who are they for?
The Electrotechnical Services NVQ is for people who have achieved the 2330 levels 2 and 3 or more and are already working as electricians, or in a similar role.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 2356 |
|---|---|
| Type: | NVQ |
| Level: | 3 |
| n/a | |
| Duration: | Varied |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/12/2010 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
Though there are seven different routes to getting a City & Guilds Electrotechnical Services NVQ, all of them cover the core skills an electrician requires, including:
- preparing an electrical installation or project
- conducting an installation or maintenance work
- inspecting and testing work that has been done
- ensuring safe working at all times.
- How will I learn and be assessed?
To gain an NVQ, you need to show you've got a particular set of skills. You usually work with your training provider to review your current skills and find the best way to gain new ones - perhaps by trying new things at work, or by studying.
NVQs are assessed at work or in a simulated workplace. For each unit your assessor watches and asks questions as you perform a task, or looks at a portfolio of work that you've built as formal evidence of your learning. Then they confirm you've got the skills to do the job well.
For this NVQ, you will do your learning on the job, working with experienced electricians and installers. You then gather a portfolio of evidence that shows how you have met performance requirements.
- Which level is right for me?
You have more specific experience in particular types of work. There are 6 areas to focus on: the one you choose will probably depend on the work you currently do.
- 2356-31 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation - Building and Structures)
- 2356-32 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)
- 2356-33 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services (Installing Instrumentation and Associated Equipment)
- 2356-34 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services (Installing Public Lighting Systems and Associated Equipment)
- 2356-35 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services (Electrotechnical Panel Building)
- 2356-36 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services
(Electrical Machine Repair and Rewind).
- How long do they take?
There is no set time for completing this NVQ - each centre decides its own timescales and you can often learn at your own pace.
- What jobs could they lead to?
With a City & Guilds Electrotechnical Services NVQ, you have shown that you meet the National Occupational Standards for the industry. That can be a great launchpad for a range of careers, from inspection to installation.
It can also help you move into a role as an electrical engineer, as well as broadening your prospects with your current employer.
If you want to continue your learning, you could also consider the following qualifications from City & Guilds:
- Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification (2392)
- Inspection, Testing, Design and Certification of Electrical Installations (2391)
- Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (2377)
- Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installation (BS7671: 2008) (2382)
- Higher Professional Diploma in Building Services Engineering (4467).
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
The skills needed for the Electrotechnical Services NVQ are generally gained on the job, with learners acquiring skills from their senior colleagues.
Assessment is based on a portfolio of evidence, submitted by the learner. This should demonstrate whether or not they have met the performance requirements - something an assessor at your centre can decide.
- What resources do we need?
In order to offer the Electrotechnical Services NVQ, you will need:
- suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment
- suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.
Full details are contained within the qualification handbook.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
New to City & Guilds?
First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval.
Already a centre?
Download and complete the qualification approval form (PDF) and send it to your local City & Guilds office.
- Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
All learners must be employed as an electrician or in a related role. You must make sure they can access all the resources they need to complete the qualification.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
No, this qualification doesn't replace any other.
e-learning support
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