The qualification is designed solely for those experienced persons who are/have been working in the electrotechnical industry as practicing electricians for a minimum of 5 years and who can demonstrate their technical knowledge, performance and competence to the industry standards at Level 3 and in line with the current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671.
The objective is that those persons who successfully complete this qualification will be judged to have met the eligibility requirements sufficient to apply for an Installation Electrician ECS Card from the JIB.
The qualification is for experienced operatives who are/have been working in the electrotechnical industry as practicing electricians for a minimum of 5 years who wish to have their competencies recognised by the JIB and hold an ECS card.
Units:
All units must be completed:
ET3-001 Ensure Safe Site Working
ET3-002 Provide Technical and Functional Information
ET3-004 Maintain a Healthy and Safe Working Environment
ET3-011 Diagnose and Correct Faults in Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
ET3-012 Prepare to Install Electrical Wiring Systems, Wiring Enclosures and Equipment
ET3-013 Install Electrical Wiring Systems, Wiring Enclosures and Equipment
ET3-014 Connect Wiring Systems and Equipment using Safe and Approved Methods
ET3-015 Inspect, Test and Commission an Electrical Installation
EOC3/001 Electrotechnical Occupational Competence (AM 2)
Where “Expert Witnesses” are used in the assessment process they must be:
Sector competent individuals who can attest to the learner's performance in the workplace.
A qualified assessor must assess the performance evidence provided by an expert witness.
Evidence from expert witnesses must meet the tests of validity, reliability, authenticity and sufficiency.
Expert witnesses will need to demonstrate:
• they have relevant current knowledge of industry working practices and techniques,
• they have no conflict of interest in the outcome of their evidence.
This qualification is designed to take into account the existing qualifications and experience of the experienced worker. However, irrespective of the knowledge evidence presented, the assessment centre must be able to show through auditable evidence that the candidate has fully satisfied the knowledge requirements of each unit.
The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of the current industry requirements with respect to the IET Wiring Regulations and inspection and testing. Candidates must also be able to provide sufficient valid and authentic evidence from site of their previous work to demonstrate that they can fully meet the performance requirements within each unit of this qualification.
