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Green light for Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship

The domestic electrical market in England now has a formal, funded training structure following the approval of the new Domestic Electrician Level 3 apprenticeship standard.

With the new apprenticeship, approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, domestic electrical work now has its own clear identity with an industry standard and assessment route agreed by employers.

Lasting three years, the apprenticeship standard provides a comprehensive Level 3 training programme that will cover all facets of planning, installing and maintaining electrical services within a domestic setting. It also includes training and assessment in Domestic Electric Vehicle charging point installation, and will provide a strong platform of foundation skills to equip learners to undertake further training in the installation of new and low carbon technologies.

Domestic Electrician apprentices will gain a new Level 3 technical Electrotechnical in Dwellings qualification and will have to carry out an in-depth End Point Assessment that is a modified version of the existing industry assessment of competence, the AM2.

The standard was developed by an industry employer group, in response to growing demand for a high-quality training route that clearly ring fences domestic electrical work and provides a structured training programme for both new entrants and those already in the workforce.

More information on the Apprenticeship and Experienced Worker Assessment will be available on the TESP and Electrical Careers websites in the near future.

Plug into EV with CEF

Installing electric vehicle charge points in homes, workspaces and public places all over the UK presents a massive new business opportunity for electrical contractors. CEF is committed to providing the knowledge, resources and products you need to take advantage of this growing demand.

Check out our Plug into EV guide for:

24/7 easily accessible advice and information about all things EV

Details of grants to install EV chargers

Training to become an accredited EV chargepoint installer