QCF Electrical Courses

You may have heard about the introduction of the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) which is the new way of recognising achievement - through the award of credits for units and qualifications. Able Skills have been affected by these changes as they have been implemented across a wide range of the qualifications which we deliver - one of them being our Electricians Training Courses and Packages.

For a number of years now we have successfully delivered the C&G 2330 ElectrocTechnical certificates at both levels 2 and 3 and the introduction of the QCF initially meant that the change in the route to becoming an Electrician was a new qualification: City & Guilds 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment

The decision has now been made to retain the former C&G 2330 at both levels 2 and 3 but also to make the new C&G 2357 qualification available which now allows individuals to choose which qualification they would like to undertake in order to gain access to the Electrical industry.

The decision as to which training option is chosen will be governed by where you want to train:

City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment is available from private training providers as well as from F E Colleges (though only a few will offer part time adult courses)

City & Guilds 2330 Electrotechnical Certificate at levels 2 and 3 is available ‘off framework' which means that it is not eligible for any funding so it is highly unlikely that F E Colleges will make any provision at all for any learners so it will be predominantly private training providers like Able Skills who will be able to deliver these qualifications.

Which training option to choose.......

Individually, these qualifications are designed to suit those of you new to the Electrical industry as well as those who are existing practitioners and the only changes are the way in which the qualifications are assessed with the C&G 2357 having an Independent Assessment (AM2) and Work Based Assessments as mandatory units to achieve the whole qualification.

For several years the Building Services Engineering sector has used NVQ's as the currency for an individual to demonstrate competence and now they can ensure that this is achieved via the C&G 2357. This does not mean that you cannot achieve an NVQ if you opt for the C&G 2330; this can still be undertaken as achievement of both C&G 2330 at level 2 and 3 can be mapped across to the C&G 2357 with no problem.

Neither qualification is any better than the other, the C&G 2357 maybe as a more holistic and is more modern in its approach as an element of Renewable Technology training has been introduced but if you opt for the tried and tested C&G 2330 and then mapped over to the C&G 2357 at a later date, you would have to cover this particular element anyway.

The C&G 2330's will eventually be phased out once the C&G 2357 comes into its own in a few years time but that will not make it any less recognised or valuable as an Electricians qualification. The C&G 2330 training approach is a traditional approach to electrics and not quite so rigid as the newer C&G 2357 which is why we are able to deliver it in a quicker timeframe.

The choice is yours as to which option you choose and factors to consider are:

• Time available
• Finances available
• Access to work

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact the staff at Able Skills where no matter what your query or your history within the Electrical industry, we will be happy to advise as to what options you have available to you.

Here we provide an overview of the units, timings and prices of the 2/3 training options:

City & Guilds 2330 level 2 - £3195.00 inc vat

An intensive programme lasting for 8 consecutive weeks - 50% of which is devoted to practical work - the 2330 Level 2 provides all the necessary foundation knowledge for entrants to undertake electrical work within Domestic, Industrial and Commercial premises.

The course covers all the basic principles of electrical installation and understanding of Health & Safety requirements and knowledge of the organisation and structure of the electrical industry.

The course is split between:

• Workshop practice, to develop the relevant skills to become a competent electrician.
• Electrical principles and installation theory to support the practical skills.
• City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 Units 201 and 202
• City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 Units 203 and 204

There are 3 Core Units.

Unit 1 - 201 Multiple choice exam
Working effectively and safely in the electro technical environment

Unit 2 - 202 Multiple choice exam
Principles of electro technology

Unit 3 - 203 Multiple choice exam and 204 Assignment
Application of Health & Safety and Electrical principles:

Occupational Unit:

Unit 4 - 205 Multiple choice exam and 206 Assignment
Installation (Buildings & Structures):

City & Guilds 2330 level 3 - £2495.00 inc vat

An intensive programme lasting for 5 consecutive weeks

This is the natural progression from level 2 and is a requirement for moving forward for those of you who eventually want to achieve an NVQ.

The course is split between practical and theory and the areas to be covered are

• Electrical Principles
• Regulations
• Inspection & Testing
• Fault Finding

Course Structure - 3 Units to complete for the full award:

Unit 1 - Application of Health and Safety and Electrical Principles

Unit 2 - Installation (Buildings & Structures), Inspection, Testing and Commissioning

Unit 3 - Installation (Buildings & Structures), Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
2 assignments (written, practical and exam) and 1 multi choice exam (on line) are required to successfully complete this award.

City & Guilds 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment - There are 3 options for this qualification:

Option 1 - £6995.00 inc vat

Option 2 - £7495.00

Option 3 - £7495.00 plus additional costs for work based assessments

An intensive programme consisting of 20 weeks of training over a 26 week period.

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

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

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.

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.

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

If you are unsure which of the training options are best for you, please feel free to call us at Able Skills where we will be happy to advise accordingly. Better still, if you are able to and you have the time, pay us a visit.

We are open 7 days every week between the hours of 08.30 - 16.30.

You do not need an appointment, just turn up and you can see for yourself the quality and reality of the services we provide here. You will not have to indulge any sales teams - we haven't got any! Just come and watch the students training, chat to them a bit or seek the advice of any one of our Electrical team of instructors and Technicians.

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