Experienced Worker NVQ Level 3 Electrical
Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification

Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
This qualification is designed for engineers who are experienced in the electrical industry for a minimum of 5 years and who can demonstrate their technical knowledge, performance, and competence to the industry standards in line with the current edition of BS7671. Candidates who complete this qualification as well as the AM2E assessment can apply for an ECS Gold Card. This price includes registration, Smartscreen online learning and one on site observation. Any on site observation above this or out of the 12-month period will be chargeable at £199+VAT BOOKING DATE REFERS TO THE SKILL SCAN DATE.
Universal Skills Centre
41-42 Monckton Road Ind Est.
Denby Dale Road
Wakefield
WF2 7AL
Trainspeople
Unit 22 Horndon Industrial Est, Station Road
West Horndon
CM13 3XD
You’ll be assessed in Level 3 Performance Units and must pass them all to complete the Experienced Worker qualification. These are:
To demonstrate you can fully meet the skills performance requirements of each unit, you must provide evidence from a site of your previous work and undertake an at-work assessment.
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.
The Experienced Worker qualification is an online training course, led by your own availability and time commitment. Alongside this, you’ll be looked after by our training team, with regular check-ins from your assigned assessor and two observations (one virtual and one face to face).
We suggest a minimum of 6-12 months to complete the qualification. However, your exact timeframe will depend on your unique circumstances.
Please note that site observations are chargeable after 12 months at a cost of £199+VAT.
BS7671 18th Edition and Level 3 initial verification must be achieved before claiming for this qualification- these can be done with USG alongside the Experienced Worker or taken beforehand. Apply 10% discount to candidates wishing to add these onto their booking. Candidates who already hold these qualifications must provide evidence to the centre on application.
When qualified electricians achieve experienced worker status, it makes them more competitive in the job market. That means you're able to go for for higher-level positions, such as a master electrician or a supervisor role. Plus, using this as a step towards your gold card status means you'd be able to work on construction sites, making you even more desirable to employers.
With more qualifications, specialised skills, you have the opportunity to command higher wages or charge premium rates for your services.
If you plan to start their own business, having a range of qualifications can help build trust with potential clients and differentiate your services from competitors.
This industry recognised trade test essentially plugs any gaps in your portfolio, especially when it comes to the relevant safety critical competencies and ever-evolving health and safety regulations. Refreshing your existing skills, and learning new ones en-route, is sure to broaden your knowledge and service offering as an electrician.
Though you may have had your registered electrician status for a while now, continuous learning is crucial in any field! Pursuing additional qualifications is a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
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