Supervising the installation and servicing of electrical equipment and systems on roads and motorways.
Highways electrician / service operative
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
Level
3
Typical length
24 months
Entry requirements
Set by employer. Candidates will usually have completed the level 2 highway electrical maintenance and installation operative apprenticeship.
Current funding band
£
12,000
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What apprentices will learn
- highways operational principles – including operational procedures and planning, resource management and routine and reactive works
- highways operational practices – including installing, maintaining, inspecting and testing equipment and systems and dealing with emergencies such as road traffic incidents
- using electrical components and equipment – including cables, distribution boards and fuses and safety cameras, street lighting and traffic signals
- completing official records – including electrical test certificates and inspection, job and testing sheets
- supervisory techniques – including allocating responsibilities, coordinating activities, effective communication and relationship management
- health and safety practices and legislation within a highways environment – including Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS) requirements and industry safety standards
Qualifications
- level 3 certificate
- level 3 NVQ diploma
Before taking their end-point assessment apprentices must:
- achieve level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C)
Professional registration
On completing their apprenticeship, apprentices can register: with HERS so they can be issued with an Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) card as a technician member (TMIET) with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as an engineering technician (EngTech) with the Engineering Council (EngC)
End-Point Assessment
| Organisation | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| NOCN | thomas.burton@nocn.org.uk | |
| Lantra Awards Limited | 02476 858418 | Kris.swainston@lantra.co.uk |
More Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.
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