Practising operatives scheme
(NVQ3 for experienced electricians)

about the course:
This scheme is designed for people who are working in the electrical industry and, although competent, they do not hold an NVQ in Electrotechnical Services.

Successful completion of the scheme leads to NVQ Level 3 (installation or maintenance), which can be used to prove competence and gain an industry Skills Card.

There is normally no college attendance required. The focus is on candidates proving what they can already do, but by adding some training to the programme it can also be used to enhance knowledge and skills.

The NVQ includes units on:

Installing cables
Connecting cables
Inspection & testing
Fault finding
Health & safety

pre-requisites:

Candidates must be:

>	working in the industry

>	competent

>	able to provide evidence of current activities or work undertaken in the previous two years.


we would expect candidates to be over 25 years of age and to have gained at least 5 years’ experience in the industry.

course duration:
Normally the scheme takes between 3 and 6 months to complete. The pace of this scheme depends on how quickly the candidate produces evidence so this timescale can be reduced or increased.

assessment:
An individual assessment programme is designed for each candidate depending on experience and the evidence available. Normally at least one on-site assessment is required and candidates are required to compile a portfolio of evidence to prove competence.

Occasionally the AM2 test is used to fill evidence gaps.

books required:
n/a

Click here to download the practising operatives fact sheet.

For more information email courses@clarksonevans.co.uk or call the training team on 01452 858170.

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