Weekend Courses for City & Guilds 2357 - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment

New for 2011, this Electrical qualification is set to be an alternative route into the Electrical industry and will be available alongside the C&G 2330. Once registration for the C&G 2330 stops in July 2012, the C&G 2357 will then be the recognised qualification to gain access to the Electrical industry.

This new Electrical qualification is designed to suit anybody who is looking to learn to become an Electrician and has been designed to cover the very basic to the more complex requirements of Electrical installation as well as assessing competency once you are working as an Electrician.

This Electrical qualification will take you from a complete novice to competent Electrician and our weekend courses are particularly suited to those of you who are looking to change career but who are not able to give up on your current full time job.

Why has this qualification been introduced?

The knowledge and skills that you require in order to become an Electrician as approved by the industry has not changed, the science, principles, calculations and methodology is the same as it has always been.

This qualification has been designed to cover traditional methods as well as more modern practices which are used within electrical installations nowadays.

Current technical certificates such as the C&G 2330 at levels 2 and 3 and NVQs are individual stand alone qualifications which can be certificated individually upon completion. This new C&G 2357 NVQ Diploma has taken the level 2 and level 3 technical certificates (C&G 2330) and the NVQs (C&G 2356) and encompassed them into 1 single complete qualification.

The changes reflected by this new qualification are the manner in which you are assessed and the introduction of modern methods of undertaking electrical work. In addition to this there is a new study unit relating to Renewable Technologies which makes this qualification more in line with what is current, more modern if you like.

All of these changes will ensure that in the future, the industry can expect newly qualified Electricians who have opted for this complete qualification to be knowledgeable from a technical point of view and competent from a practical point of view.

Part Time Electrical Training

At Able Skills we believe that everyone should have access to training providing the opportunity to learn a new trade or change career regardless of age or commitments. We offer a variety of training options but always popular is the option to train at weekends, something we have offered since opening 10 years ago.

For the new Electrical Diploma - C&G 2357, we have arranged a structure whereby training is undertaken on a 2 weekend on and 2 weekend off basis. This training option provides you with an opportunity to learn but also leaves 2 weekends available each month so that you can still have free time when you are not working or studying.

Adult Learners

Adult learners and career changers etc may find that the only route to study for this Electrical qualification is via a private training provider. At present, Further Education colleges have not committed to providing part time/evening courses for Adult Learners for this Electrical qualification as the length of time allocated to it means that part time could equate to 4 - 5 years of education.

Able Skills is not reliant upon government funding in any way, shape or form and this means that we can allocate training hours in whichever way we determine meets the needs of our customers. As long as we deliver the content of this Electrical qualification and meet the assessment/test criteria, we can produce this Electrical course in whatever training format we feel will work for our students.

Is Home Study an option?

We don't think so. Able Skills is a firm believer in the need to ‘be here' where you have the benefit of an instructor at all times and where you can integrate theory sessions with practical tasks at the drop of a hat. This new Electrical qualification has been devised in a manner which makes home study for this virtually impossible.

The complexity of this level 3 qualification requires some assessment by ‘long answer questions' and unless you have the benefit of an experienced instructor you would undoubtedly find this aspect of the qualification virtually impossible.

Practical Training at Able Skills

This Electrical qualification has been written by the awarding bodies to be delivered on a predominantly theory basis with minimal practical requirements.

It is therefore the responsibility of all training providers to ensure that they devise their own comprehensive practical training programme to ensure that candidates have the required skills to be able to undertake all aspects of Electrical installations.

At Able Skills we are all about going that extra mile and providing value for money training which is why we have produced our own practical training tasks which will build candidates skills from the very basic and essential areas of electrical work to the much more complex aspects.

City & Guilds 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment

Able Skills will be delivering this Electrical course over weekends for anyone who has other commitments which prevent them from training during the week. The structure of this course is for 2 consecutive weekends per month and the course lasts for 2 years, allowing 50 weekends in total to complete the course (100 days).

City & Guilds 2357 - Course Fees are £7495.00 (inc vat)

This Electrical qualification is new for 2011 and will become the recognised route for those wishing to gain access to the electrical installation industry.

The qualification will cover underpinning knowledge necessary for the Electrical industry and will provide you with the required knowledge and skills associated with the Electrical industry which you can build upon by undertaking additional study options associated with Electricians qualifications at a later date should this be your choice.

The aim of this Electrical course is to provide and help develop regulation knowledge, practical skills and science required for electrical installation work.

This Electrical course will also provide an understanding of the Health & Safety requirements governing electrical installation processes, and knowledge of the organisation and structure of the electrical industry within which these activities are carried out.

This Electrical course covers the basic principles of electrical installation and you will study:

• Motors and Controls
• Lighting
• Electrical Principles
• Health & Safety
• Installation technology

All of which is needed to become a qualified electrician. In addition, there is also a unit dedicated to Renewable Energy.

During this period of Electrical study at Able Skills, the units you will complete are:

1. Knowledge units

These units will be delivered at Able Skills dedicated Electrical training centre and will be a mix of theory based classroom tuition and workshop practical tasks. This will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of identified topics and subject areas.

There will be some formal City & Guilds devised practical assessments within these units as well as some centre devised practical assignments to consolidate your knowledge, these will relate to:

2357-301: Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures (Installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment)

2357-302: Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology systems

2357-303: Understanding the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment (Electrical Installation)

2357-304: Understanding the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment

2357-305: Understanding the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

2357-306: Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems

2357-307: Understanding principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

2357-308: Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

2357-309: Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems

2. Independent Assessment unit

2357-399: Electrotechnical Occupational Competence

In addition to the training and assessments undertaken at Able Skills, there is also a requirement for you to undertake an independently assessed unit.

This unit is widely known and often referred to as the AM2.This assessment underpins the assumption that you have sufficient technical expertise, knowledge, skill and maturity to meet the expectancies of employers in terms of 'Occupational Competence'.

You will only be put forward for this unit: an 'Assessment of Occupational Competence' when it is deemed that you are ready to be assessed as competent. This unit can only be assessed at an approved NET centre.

This unit is included in the fees detailed for this Electrical course and Able Skills will arrange this test for you as and when you are ready at an approved NET centre close to where you live.

3. Performance Units

Mandatory for this new Electrical qualification is the need for work based assessments to be undertaken. Once your studies at Able Skills are complete and you have secured work, we will send one of our Assessors to your place of work to determine your competence whilst undertaking Electrical work within the workplace. We estimate that 2 - 4 site visits will be required and these will be at a cost of £250 per visit.

At present, Able Skills Assessors will travel within a 100 mile radius of our postcode (DA1) but as you have undertaken training at Able Skills, if you live further afield, we will do our utmost to secure an Assessor in your area to keep your costs to a minimum.

Work based Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate that you have the practical skills to do the job, at the same time meeting the requirements of the relevant National Occupational Standards for identified activities.

This work based evidence confirms your understanding of what is required by you to undertake Electrical work in a competent and safe manner. Evidence that can be sourced from the real working environment for Performance Units must be naturally occurring and can be generated by;

• (Primarily) direct observation of performance in the workplace by a qualified assessor
• Your reflective account of performance.
• Your work plans and work based products e.g. diagrams, drawings, specifications, customer testimony, authorised & authenticated photographs / images and audiovisual records of work completed.
• Some evidence from prior achievements that demonstrably match the requirements of the Performance Unit can be considered.
• Testimony from an expert witness subject to the activity being assessed

Where "Expert Witnesses" are used in the assessment process identified above they must be:

Sector competent individuals who can attest to the learner's performance in the workplace, they will need to demonstrate that they have relevant current knowledge of industry working practices and techniques and that they have no conflict of interest in the outcome of their evidence.

All of the following Performance units will be assessed via observation and the development of a portfolio in a work based environment and will be assessed to the assessment criteria set out in the unit.

2357-311: Applying Health and Safety legislation and working practices (Installing and Maintaining Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment)

2357-312: Applying environmental legislation, working practices and the principles of environmental technology systems

2357-313: Overseeing and organising the work environment (Electrical Installation)

2357-315: Planning, preparing and installing wiring systems and associated equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

2357-316: Terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical systems

2357-317: Inspecting, testing, commissioning and certifying electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

2357-318: Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment

Electrical Course Structure for Knowledge Units

Able Skills instructors have worked tirelessly since the details of this new qualification became available and have managed to put together a training plan which will ensure that this qualification is delivered in manageable chunks of learning to give every candidate a full and comprehensive understanding of each of the above listed units.

You can then choose what aspect of the qualification will be achieved next - either the Independent Assessment Unit or the Performance Units - individual circumstances will determine this.

Fees for City & Guilds 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma Knowledge Units and Occupational Competence Unit (AM2) are £7495.00 inc VAT. Site visits are £250.00 per visit

Structured payment plans are available for this course. A £500 deposit is required to secure a start date and the balance can then be spread equally over the entire 2 year period @ £139.90 per week end - no interest will be charged. Site visits can be paid for as and when they are booked.

Visit us before you book

This is a very big investment from anyone looking to have a change of direction in their career so we would encourage anyone who is able, to take the time and come and visit Able Skills. We are open 7 days every week from 08.30 - 16.30.

Come and have a look at our facilities, chat to instructors and students. We do not employ a sales team so there will be no hard sell, just an opportunity for you to have a look around and to help you decide if becoming an Electrician is what you want to do and if Able Skills is where you want to train.

Other qualifications available at Able Skills which will complement this qualification are:

C&G 2382 - 17th Edition
C&G 2393 - For Part P
C&G 2377 - PAT Testing
C&G 2392 - Fundamental Inspection & Testing
C&G 2391 - Inspection & Testing

Environmental Technologies

C&G 2399 - 12 - Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
NICEIC Solar PV

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