NVQ City and Guilds 2356 Crediting Electrical Competences (Level 3)
Course content:
This qualification is designed for electricians who have gained a Technical Certificate (236, 2360, 2351, 2330 or equivalent) but who have not obtained the required 2356 NVQ Level 3 for full qualification and Certification. The course includes an introduction to the requirements of the qualification, explanation and discussion of the individual unit requirements, an explanation of assessment methods, support and guidance for unit completion and full documentation in digital form supplied by the college.
Entry requirements:
Candidates must have obtained a City and Guilds 236, 2360, 2351 or 2330 Technical Certificate. They must be currently employed full time in the trade under the supervision of a fully qualified electrician. To successfully complete the course, candidates will need to demonstrate current practical experience in two or more areas which will include domestic, industrial, commercial and agricultural working environments. Candidates must particularly have current and regular experience/opportunity within their working environments to Carry out Test and Inspection and Fault Finding and Diagnosis to the requirements of the new 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
Course modules:
The qualification includes Electrical Installation NVQ 3 units:
- Ensure Safe Electrical Site Working
- Diagnose and correct faults in Electrotechnical systems and equipment
- Provide technical and functional information to relevant people
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment
- Prepare to install wiring systems, enclosures and equipment
- Install wiring systems, enclosures and equipment
- Connect wiring systems, enclosures and equipment
- Inspect, test and commission an electrical installation.
Special course features:
The College has very successfully run this course for a number of years with most previous learners gaining the required full certification. Learners are offered full support on a one to one basis from the course tutor in an informal environment. Learners are also encouraged to support each other. Emphasis is on the use of word processing to complete portfolio units. It is anticipated the course will move to an all electronic portfolio in the near future.
Time commitment:
30 weeks. Learners are expected to complete most of the work within their own time as and when convenient to them but formal sessions/surgeries are available one evening per week for the full duration of the course.
Assessment:
Formative assessment of units is on an informal basis where ongoing guidance is by the tutor as and when submitted during the course. Summative Assessment takes place when the learner has progressed individual units to the standard required and submitted them to the tutor.
Progression:
On successful completion, the college will apply for full certification from City and Guilds on the learners behalf. It is strongly recommended that on completion of this qualification, learners progress and gain the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations and the 2391 Test, inspection and Certification qualifications.
Careers:
Gaining full Certification and Accreditation as a fully qualified electrician enables candidates to gain employment at full JIB rates. Dependant on personal goals, learners may progress to positions of managers within a company or start their own business as qualified and accredited electricians.
Additional Information:
Candidates will require suitable personal word processing facilities (Microsoft Office Word 2003) and are required to equip themselves with a memory stick with a minimum of 2 Gigabytes capacity. Access to current editions of the wiring regulations and an On Site Guide is essential.
