Installations Electrician Apprentice

Summary

We are a family-run sustainable heating and renewables company based in North Somerset, covering the South of England and Wales. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Installations Electrician Apprentice to join us on our mission to create a sustainable future for our clients and communities.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:30am-5pm Breaks and lunchtime: 1 hour.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in electrical installations, servicing, and maintenance, working alongside experienced electricians and other professionals

Daily Duties & Responsibilities:

Attend College Day Release: Participate in all scheduled college training sessions and complete the necessary coursework and assignments for your apprenticeship
Assisting with Installations & Maintenance: Support your assigned Line Manager/mentor in the installation, repair, and ongoing maintenance of electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial properties
Fault Diagnosis and Repair: Assist in identifying and troubleshooting electrical faults, and help with the repair of electrical systems in various settings
Electrical System Installation: Assist with the installation and maintenance of lighting, power distribution networks, and other electrical systems for new builds or renovations
Ensuring Compliance: Help ensure that all electrical installations meet the relevant local codes, standards, and regulations
Adhering to Safety Procedures: Follow established safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment and minimise risk during all electrical tasks
Conducting Safety Inspections: Assist in performing safety inspections of electrical systems to verify compliance with regulatory requirements
System Upgrades and Replacements: Support the replacement of outdated wiring and electrical components to ensure systems meet the latest safety standards and performance expectations

Where you'll work

UNIT 5
TWEED ROAD
CLEVEDON
BS21 6RR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.

Your training plan

You will be pursuing a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard as Installation Electrician, through Weston College
As part of this program, you will attend Weston College as instructed by the college
An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as support you in college throughout your apprenticeship
At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment

More training information

Year 1 covering Phase 1 & 2 TWO days per week (Mon & Tuesday) - Year 2 / 3 covering Phase 3 ONE day per week - Final year covering phase 4 in the work place but with drop in sessions at the college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5+)
Maths (grade 5+)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Passion
Reliability

Other requirements

Experience in the renewable energy sector is an advantage, but not essential. You will need to be able to get to Clevedon.

About this company

A family run business based in North Somerset but covering the South of England and Wales. Our company Specialises in the following: Air Source Heating, Solar PV, Underfloor Heating, Electric Car charging, Battery storage and Air Conditioning. We were runners-up for 2 awards in the Energy Efficiency Awards 2025. Firstly in the category of Regional Renewable Heat Installer and Contractor of the Year and secondly, for Regional Renewable Heat Installer and Contractor of the year. We are also an accredited member of HIES, Trading Standard Approved, we hold the Government Endorsed Trustmark, MCS Certified. We are also a Which? Trusted Trader and Trustpilot member.

https://sustainheating.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

We would like to see all our apprentices moving on to have their own team when they are fully qualified,

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Erin Allsworth

erin.allsworth@weston.ac.uk

01934411594

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318568.

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