Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification Level 3 (2346)

You will need to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and competence to the standard of the Level 3 electrotechnical apprenticeship. There is a Skills Scan at the start of the process to assess this.It's suitable for both self-employed and employed electricians who have worked for number of years, but have never gained full, formal recognition of their skills or experience.The qualification is not suitable for new entrants to the electrotechnical industry, apprentices, or those who have completed an electrotechnical technical qualification with less than last five years relevant experience as an electrician.Your previous technical qualifications may also meet some of the Experienced Worker Assessment requirements, which means you only need to provide any outstanding items of evidence.To achieve the qualification, you will need to gain the following additional units, or equivalents - If not already held C&G 2382-22 (Wiring regulations) C&G 2391-52 Inspection and testing. These are mandatory to achieve the NVQ and can be obtained before or during the programme.The AM2E is required if JIB Approved status is sought. This can only be taken once the EWR programme has been completed.These will be discussed during your professional discussion prior to acceptance onto the programme. Please note that these additional qualifications are not included in the price of the 2346-03 experienced worker qualification.You will need a minimum of a relevant level 2 qualification, for what is acceptable please complete the Skills Scan available to download in the 'How to apply' section within Assessment & Certification.

Employees will achieve a formally completed industry apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 NVQ qualification.

The Experienced Worker Qualification is for electricians who have been working in the industry for at least 5 years (not including time spent in full or part-time training) but have not formally completed an industry apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 NVQ qualification. There are seven Level 3 Performance Units to be assessed before you can gain the Experienced Worker qualification:

Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance.Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations.Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment.Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures.Terminate and Connect Conductors.Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems.Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification.

To pass these units, you must provide evidence from a site of your previous work to demonstrate you can fully meet the performance requirements of each unit.You will be assessed via a range of methods and an assessor will need to observe you at work on at least one occasion during the evidence gathering process.Please note the Wiring and initial verification units aren't examined within the 2346 – these are proxy units i.e. candidates need to take these separately and centres claim them as proxies to achieve the 2346.Where cited legislation and regulations are not applicable (for example, where the qualification is being delivered outside of England) then substitutions applicable to the learner's jurisdiction can be made.