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MCS Company Scheme Criteria for:

Electrical Criteria

DRAFT Consultation Document

This document shows the Competence Criteria required to be met by a company undertaking the

type of work detailed above.

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These competencies have been identified by the Electrical industry to cover the range of work a

person working in the electrical industry would normally undertake.

These competencies have been identified from the current Qualifications Credit Units (QCF)

devolved from the National Occupational Standards (NOS) to cover the range of work in the scope

identified on the front page would normally undertake.

Anybody holding:

1. A full NVQ level 3 in England and Wales or

2. A full SVQ level 3 in Scotland

Is likely to have met with all of the criteria presented within this document.

Important – it is not the intention of this consultation to seek to change these criteria that have

been consulted on and agreed by the electrical industry. They are presented for transparency to

show the criteria MCS seeks to rely upon and will base the Experience Workers Route (EWR) upon.

Any EWR determined following this consultation for this scope of work will be agreed prior to

deployment with the appropriate industry representatives.

A full list of Qualifications that have been deemed to have met this criteria can be found at

http://www.microgenerationcertification.org/ along with access to EWR providers.

Please note anybody who has achieved the assessment without holding the correct mandatory Pre-

requisites are likely to have to demonstrate further compliance against this company criteria.

Criteria Presentation

The criteria shown below in the following tables has been purposely presented in one of five

categories:

1. Health and Safety – HS

2. Technical Skills – TS

3. Soft Skills – SS

4. Other – OT

5. Additional Information - AD

Where any box is blank these are intentionally blank.

By presenting the criteria within this format, it allows evidence to be collated for the Experienced

Workers Route (EWR) options of evidencing compliance with the criteria.

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Health and Safety Skills

No. Objective No. Criteria

1 Apply relevant Health and Safety legislation in the workplace

1 Identify which workplace health and safety procedures are relevant to the working environment and comply with their duties and obligations as defined by current legislation and organisational procedures

2 Produce a risk assessment and method statement in accordance with organisational procedures and the limits of their responsibility

3 Work within the requirements of:

4 Risk assessments

5 Method statements

6 Safe systems of work

2 Assess the work environment for hazards and identify remedial actions in accordance with Health and Safety legislation

1 Identify unsafe situations and conditions and take remedial actions

2 Assess the work environment and revise work practices accordingly to take into account hazards which could cause harm, including the handling of potentially hazardous:

3 Materials

4 Tools

5 Equipment

6 Identify any hazards which may present a high risk and report their presence to relevant persons who have overall responsibility for health and safety in the workplace

7 Apply measures to control health and safety hazards in accordance with the limits of their capabilities and job responsibility

8 Select and use correct Personal Protective Equipment and protection measures to ensure the health and safety of themselves and others in the work environment

3 Apply methods and procedures to ensure work on site is in accordance with Health and Safety legislation

1 Demonstrate personal conduct and behaviour around the workplace, to ensure that the health and safety of themselves and others is not endangered

2 Apply procedures to ensure the safe use, maintenance and storage of tools, plant and equipment as stipulated in

3 Workplace policies (company and site)

4 Supplier information

5 Manufacturer’s instructions

6 Comply with hazard warning, mandatory instruction and prohibition notices

7 Apply procedures to ensure the safety of the work location through the correct use of guards and notices

8 Use access equipment correctly

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4 Apply procedures to deal with and report health and safety in accordance with Health and Safety legislation

1 Demonstrate the correct procedures to follow in the event of injury to themselves or others, including:

2 Application of basic first aid procedures

3 Notification of emergency services

4 Reporting of incidents



7 Risk assessments

8 Method statements





3 Materials

4 Tools

5 Equipment













7 Apply procedures to deal with and report health and


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safety in accordance with Health and Safety legislation




13 Specify particular health and safety risks which may be present and the requirements of current health and safety legislation for the range of electrotechnical work operations including:

14 Preparation and planning

15 Installation

16 Termination and connection

17 Inspection, testing and commissioning

18 Fault diagnosis and rectification

19 Maintenance

17 Understand the procedures for dealing with health and safety in the work environment

1 State the procedures that should be followed in the case of accidents which involve injury, including requirements for the treatment of electric shock/electrical burns

2 Specify appropriate procedures which should be followed when emergency situations occur in the workplace, including:

3 Procedures for summoning emergency services

4 Information that emergency services require

5 Alarm and evacuation procedures

6 Designated escape routes

7 Firefighting procedures

8 Application of First Aid

9 State the limitations of their responsibilities in terms of health and safety in the workplace

10 State the actions to be taken in situations which exceed their level of responsibility for Health and Safety in the workplace

11 State the procedures that should be followed in accordance with the relevant health and safety regulations for reporting health, safety and / or welfare issues in the workplace

12 Specify appropriate responsible persons to whom health and safety and welfare related matters should be reported, including:

13 Employer

14 Employees

15 Customer/Client

16 Safety Officers

17 H&S Executive/Inspectors

18 Trades Union representative

19 Environmental Health Officers

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18 Understand the procedures for establishing a safe working environment

1 State the procedure for producing risk assessments and method statements in accordance with their level of responsibility

2 Describe the procedures for working in accordance with provided, pre-determined:

3 Risk assessments

4 Method statements


6 Describe the procedures that should be taken to remove or minimise risks before deciding PPE is needed

7 State the purpose of PPE

8 Specify the appropriate protective clothing and equipment that is required for identified work tasks

9 State the first aid facilities that must be available in the work area in accordance with health and safety regulations

10 Explain why it is important:

11 Not to misuse first aid equipment/supplies

12 To replace first aid supplies once used

13 Describe safe practices and procedures using:

14 Access Equipment (PASMA requirements)

15 Portable power tools (e.g. Cartridge gun, drills, Grinders)

16 Signs and guarding

17 Tools and materials storage facilities

18 Dangerous substances e.g. cutting compounds and adhesives

19 Understand the requirements for identifying and dealing with hazards in the work environment

1 Identify warning signs for the seven main groups of hazardous substance, as defined by The Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP)

2 Define what is meant by the term hazard in relation to Health and Safety legislation in the workplace

3 Identify specific hazards associated with the installation and maintenance of electrotechnical systems and equipment, including:

4 Electric shock (direct and indirect contact)

5 Burns

6 Fires

7 Explosions

8 Describe situations which can constitute a hazard in the workplace such as:

9 Temporary electrical supplies

10 Trailing leads/cables

11 Slippery or uneven surfaces

12 Presence of dust and fumes

13 Handling and transporting equipment or materials

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14 Contaminants and irritants

15 Fire

16 Working at height

17 Hazardous malfunctions of equipment

18 Improper use and storage of tools and equipment

19

Identify the correct type of fire extinguisher for a particular type of fire

20 Explain situations where asbestos may be encountered, including:

21 Asbestos in decorative finishes (artex, plaster, floor tiles)

22 Asbestos in accessories (flash guards and matting in fuse carriers and on distribution board covers)

23 Asbestos in insulation storage compartments, vessels and pipework

24 Specify the procedures for dealing with the suspected presence of asbestos in the workplace

25 Understand the requirements for overseeing health and safety in the work environment

1 State the applicable Health and Safety requirements with regard to overseeing the work of others

2 State the procedures for:

3 Interpreting risk assessments

4 Applying method statements

5 Monitoring changing conditions in the workplace

6 Complying with site organisational procedures

7 Managing Health and Safety on site

8 Organising the safe and secure storage of tools and materials

26 Understand the requirements for liaising with others when organising and overseeing work activities

1 Describe techniques for the communication with others for the purpose of;

2 Motivation

3 Instruction

4 Monitoring

5 Cooperation

29 Understand the procedures, practices and statutory and non-statutory regulatory requirements for preparing work sites for the installation of wiring systems and associated equipment

1 Explain the health and safety requirements and legal duties of employers and employees in establishing a safe working environment

Technical Skills


8 Interpret specifications, drawings and diagrams

1 Interpret specifications and technical data for the installation of;

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2 Protective Earthing Systems

3 A ring final circuit

4 A general lighting circuit

5 A control system for a three-phase motor

6 A central heating/sustainable energy system

7 A safety service circuit

8 A data cabling system

9 A three-phase socket-outlet

9 Undertake risk assessments 1 Review safe working practices

2 Undertake a risk assessment

3 Complete risk assessment documentation in accordance with organisational procedures

10 Carry out the safe isolation of electrical circuits and complete electrical installations

1 Locate correct means of isolation

2 Follow correct procedures for the isolation of electrical circuit(s) and complete electrical installations

3 Isolate circuit (s) in correct sequence

4 Select correct test and measuring instruments

5 Correctly test for the presence of an electrical supply

11 Plan and prepare to install, terminate and connect wiring systems

1 In accordance with an installation specification select the correct cables, accessories, equipment, components and protective devices for the installation of;




5 The control of a three-phase motor





12 Complete the installation, termination and connection of wiring systems in accordance with industry requirements

1 In accordance with an installation specification install, terminate and connect cables, accessories, equipment, components and protective devices for the installation of;




5 The control of a three-phase motor





13 Complete the visual inspection, initial verification

1 Comply with correct procedures

2 Record relevant findings on correct documentation

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and certification of an electrical installation

14 Complete the testing and certification of an electrical installation in accordance with industry requirements

1 Select and use the correct measuring instruments

2 Confirm instruments function accurately

3 Measure the continuity of protective conductors

4 Measure the continuity of ring final circuit conductors

5 Measure the insulation resistance of the installation and its circuits

6 Confirm the polarity of the installation’s electrical Outlets and components

7 Determine the installation’s earth fault-loop impedance (EFLI)

8 Determine the installation’s prospective fault current (PFC)

9 Carry out functional tests on the installation’s equipment and components

10 Complete the correct documentation in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations

15 Diagnose, and recommend how to rectify, electrical faults in an electrical installation in accordance with industry requirements

1 Undertake an assessment of risk accordingly

2 Carry out safe isolation in the correct sequence as appropriate to fault diagnosis procedures

3 Select and use correctly, fit for purpose tools, equipment and instruments

4 Carry out relevant checks and preparations

5 Locate faults from given information

6 State how the identified faults can be rectified

16 Understand how relevant Health and Safety legislation applies in the workplace

1 Specify their own roles and responsibilities and those of others with regard to current relevant legislation such as:

2 The Health and Safety at Work Act

3 The Electricity at Work Regulations

4 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

5 Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations

6 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

7 Working at Height Regulations

8 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

9 Manual Handling Operations Regulations

10 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

11 Display Screen Equipment at Work Regulations

12 Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations

20 Understand the environmental legislation, working practices and principles which are relevant to work activities

1 Specify the current, relevant legislation for processing waste, including:

2 Environmental Protection Act

3 The Hazardous Waste Regulations

4 Pollution Prevention and Control Act

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5 Control of Pollution Act

6 The Control of Noise at Work Regulations

7 Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations

8 Environment Act

9 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations

21 Understand how work methods and procedures can reduce material wastage and impact on the environment

1 State installation methods that can help to reduce material wastage

2 Explain why it is important to report any hazards to the environment that arise from work procedures

3 Specify environmentally friendly materials, products and procedures that can be used in the installation and maintenance of electrotechnical systems and equipment

22 Understand how and where environmental technology systems can be applied

1 Describe the fundamental operating principles of the following environmental technology systems:

2 Solar photovoltaic

3 Wind energy generation (Micro and macro)

4 Micro hydrogenation

5 Heat pumps

6 Combined heat and power (CHP) including micro CHP

7 Grey water recycling

8 Rainwater harvesting

9 Biomass heating

10 Solar thermal hot water heating

11 State the applications and limitations of the following environmental technology systems:


13 Wind energy generation (Micro and macro)

14 Micro hydrogenation

15 Heat pumps




19 Biomass heating


21 State the Local authority Building Control requirements which apply to the installation of environmental technology systems

23 Understand the types of technical and functional information that is available for the installation of electrotechnical systems and equipment

1 Specify sources of technical and functional information which apply to electrotechnical installations, including:

2 Manufacturer information and data

3 Supplier information and data

4 Information from their employing organisation

5 Installation specifications

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6 Client/customer specifications

7 Specifications, drawings and diagrams

8 Interpret technical and functional information and data from:

9 Manufacturer information and data

10 Materials

11 Components

12 Equipment

13 Measuring and test instruments

14 Supplier information and data

15 Materials

16 Components

17 Equipment


19 Information from their employing organisation


21 Client/customer specifications

22 Specifications, drawings and diagrams

23 Records and certificates for -

24 Inspection

25 Testing

26 Installation completion

27 Identify and interpret technical and functional information relating to electrotechnical product or equipment:

28 Operation

29 Controls

30 Settings

31 Adjustments

32 Describe the work site requirements and procedures in terms of:

33 Services provision

34 Ventilation provision

35 Waste disposal procedures

36 Equipment and material storage

37 Health and Safety requirements

38 Access by personnel

39 Identify equipment and systems that are compatible to site operations and requirements

6 Describe methods of determining the competence of operatives for whom they are responsible, such as;

7 Checking competency cards (e.g. CSCS cards, JIB cards)

8 Checking technical qualifications

9 Written references from previous employers

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10 Informal monitoring of performance on site

11 Competent Person Scheme Registration

28 Understand the requirements for organising the provision and storage of resources that are required for work activities

1 Interpret the installation specification and work programme to identify resource requirements for the following:

2 Materials

3 Components

4 Plant

5 Vehicles

6 Equipment

7 Labour

8 Tools


10 Interpret the material schedule to confirm that materials available are:

11 The right type

12 Fit for purpose

13 In the correct quantity

14 Suitable for work to be completed cost efficiently

15 Specify the storage and transportation requirements for all materials required in the work location

16 Specify procedures to ensure the safe and effective storage of materials, tools and equipment in the work location

2 Interpret relevant sources of information which will inform installation work, including:

3 Statutory documents

4 Codes of Practice

5 British Standards

6 Site drawings

7 Installation specifications – Wiring diagrams; Fitting and Fixing dimensions/drawings; Technical data


9 Specify the actions required to ensure that electrical installation work sites are correctly prepared in terms of health and safety considerations, including:

10 Provision for safe access and egress

11 Checking immediate work location for potential hazards as appropriate to property, personnel and livestock

12 Know the requirements for the completion of a risk assessment

13 Confirm that appropriate risk assessments and method statements have been produced

30 Understand the procedures for checking the work

1 State the preparations that should be completed before electrical installation work starts, including:

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location prior to the commencement of work activities

2 Interpretation of specifications to produce accurate material and equipment requisites

3 Identification and selection of material, equipment and components compatible to installation specification

4 Confirmation of site readiness for installation including considerations of building structures and fabric

5 Confirmation that tools, equipment and instruments are fit for purpose

6 Confirmation of secure site storage for tools, equipment, materials and components

7 Identification of suitable access equipment

8 Identification of suitable lifting equipment

9 Identification of suitable installation, fixing and fitting methods

10 Identification of points in the installation programme where co-ordination with other trades and personnel may be necessary

11 Explain how to check for any pre-existing damage to customer/client property, such as:

12 Building wall/floor fabric

13 Equipment and components

14 Building décor and floor finishes and state why it is important to do this prior to commencement of any work activity

15 State the actions that should be taken if pre-existing damage to customer/client property is identified

16 Specify methods for protecting the fabric and structure of the property before and during installation work

31 Understand the practices, procedures and regulatory requirements for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and complete electrical installations

1 Specify and undertake the correct procedure for completing safe isolation with regard to:

2 Carrying out safe working practices

3 Correct identification of circuit(s) to be isolated

4 Identifying suitable points of isolation

5 Selecting correct test and proving instruments in accordance with relevant industry guidance and standards

6 Correct testing methods

7 Selecting locking devices for securing isolation

8 Correct warning notices

9 Correct sequence for the safe-isolation of an electrical circuit and complete electrical installation

10 State the implications of carrying out safe isolations to:

11 Other personnel

12 Customers/clients

13 Public

14 Building systems (loss of supply)

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15 State the implications of not carrying out safe isolation to:

16 Self

17 Other personnel


19 Public

20 Building systems (Presence of supply)

32 Understand the types, applications and limitations of wiring systems and associated equipment

1 State the constructional features, applications, advantages and limitations of the following types of cable:

2 Thermosetting insulated cables including flexes

3 Single and multicore thermoplastic (PVC) and thermosetting insulated cables

4 PVC/PVC flat profile cable

5 MICC (with and without PVC sheath)

6 SWA cables (PILC, XLPE, PVC)

7 Armoured/braided flexible cables and cords

8 Data cables

9 Fibre optic cable

10 Fire resistant cable

11 State the constructional features, applications, advantages and limitations of the following types of cable and conductor containment systems:

12 Conduit (PVC and Metallic)

13 Trunking (PVC and Metallic)

14 Cable Tray

15 Cable Basket

16 Ladder systems

17 Ducting

18 Modular wiring systems

19 Busbar systems and Powertrack

20 Describe how the following environmental factors can affect the selection of wiring systems, associated equipment and enclosures, including:

21 Ambient temperature

22 Effect of moisture on insulation

23 Corrosive substances

24 UV rays

25 Damage by animals

26 Mechanical stress and vibration damage

27 Aesthetic considerations

28 Exposure to the elements

29 State the types of wiring systems and associated equipment used for:

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30 Lighting systems

31 Power systems (final circuits)

32 Distribution systems (sub mains)

33 Environmental control/building management systems

34 Emergency management systems

35 Security systems – Fire Alarm/Prevention; Unlawful Entry; Emergency Lighting

36 Closed Circuit TV, communication and data transmission systems

33 Understand the procedures for selecting and using, tools, equipment and fixings for the installation of wiring systems, associated equipment and enclosures

1 State the procedures for selecting and safely using appropriate hand tools, power tools and adhesives for electrical installation work

2 State the procedures for selecting and safely using equipment for measuring and marking out for wiring systems, equipment and enclosures

3 State the criteria for selecting and safely using tools and equipment for fixing and installing wiring systems, associated equipment and enclosures

4 State the criteria for selecting and safely using fixing devices for wiring systems, associated equipment and enclosures, giving consideration to:

5 Load bearing capacity

6 Fabric of structure

7 Environmental considerations

8 Aesthetic considerations

34 Understand the practices and procedures for installing wiring systems, associated equipment and enclosures

1 Specify and apply the installation methods and procedures to ensure that in accordance with the installation specification and statutory and non-statutory regulations:

2 Wiring systems, enclosures, cables and components are securely fixed and installed

3 A wiring system’s mechanical integrity is maintained

4 No damage to the wiring system or its components has occurred

5 Specify methods and techniques for restoring the building fabric

35 Know the regulatory requirements which apply to the installation of wiring systems, associated equipment and enclosures

1 Specify the main requirements of the following topics in accordance with the current version of the IEE Wiring Regulations and describe how they impact upon the installation of wiring systems, associated equipment and enclosures:

2 Selection and erection of wiring systems, associated equipment and enclosures

3 Isolation and switching

4 Protection against fire

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5 Protection against electric shock

6 Special locations

7 Segregation

8 Flammable/explosive atmospheres

36 Understand the characteristics and applications of consumer supply systems

1 Explain the characteristics and applications, of the following systems:

2 Earthing arrangements -

3 TN-S

4 TNC-S

5 TN-C

6 TT

7 IT

8 Supply systems -

9 Single phase

10 Three phase

11 Three phase and neutral

12 Specify the arrangements for electrical installations and systems with regard to provision for:

13 Isolation and switching

14 Overcurrent protection

15 Earth fault protection

37 Understand the principles of internal and external earthing arrangements for electrical installations for buildings, structures and the environment

1 Explain the key principles relating to earthing and bonding

2 Explain the key principles relating to the protection of electrical systems, including:

3 Automatic disconnection and the implications of exposed and extraneous conductive parts within a building forming a circuit to the mass of earth or Main Earthing Terminal (MET) under fault conditions

4 The basic principles of shock protection, circuit overload and short-circuit protection

5 Maximum disconnection times for different types of circuit

6 Discrimination between protective devices

7 Fault current capacities of devices

8 Explain the operating principles, applications and limitations of protective devices, including:

9 RCDs/RCBOs

10 Fuses (BS3036, re-wireable, BS1361/2 cartridges, BS88 HBC)

11 CBs (thermal, magnetic and combined tripping)

12 Specify what is meant by the following terms relating earthing and the function of earth protection:

13 Earth fault loop impedance

14 Protective multiple earthing (PME)

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38 Understand the principles for selecting cables and circuit protection devices

1 Explain how external influences can affect the choice of wiring systems and enclosures

2 State the current ratings for different circuit protection devices

3 Specify and apply the procedure for selecting appropriate overcurrent protection devices

4 State what is meant by diversity factors and explain how a circuits maximum demand is established after diversity factors are applied

5 Specify and apply the procedure for selecting a suitably sized cable, including:

6 Calculating the current demand of single and three phase circuits

7 Selecting a protective device

8 Applying factors for –

9 Grouping

10 Thermal insulation

11 Ambient temperature

12 Installation condition or protective device type

13 Establishing the installation method

14 Selecting a suitably sized cable

15 Checking voltage drop is not excessive

16 Determining circuit disconnection times, as relevant, R1 + R2, Ze and Zs

17 Considering thermal constraints

18 Determine the size of conduit and trunking as appropriate to the size and number of cables to be installed

39 Understand the principles and procedures for selecting wiring systems, equipment and enclosures

1 State the criteria for correctly selecting wiring systems, equipment and enclosures as appropriate for:

2 Lighting systems

3 Power systems (final circuits)

4 Distribution systems (sub mains)

5 Environmental control/building management systems

6 Emergency management systems

7 Security systems – Fire Alarm/Prevention; Unlawful Entry; Emergency Lighting

8 Closed Circuit TV, communication and data transmission systems

40 Understand the principles, regulatory requirements and procedures for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and


2 Other personnel

3 Customers/clients

4 Public


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complete electrical installations

6 State the implications of not carrying out safe isolations to:

7 Self

8 Other personnel

9 Customers/clients

10 Public










20 Correct sequence for the safe-isolation of an electrical circuit and complete electrical installation

41 Understand the regulatory requirements and procedures for terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical wiring systems and equipment

1 Identify and interpret appropriate sources of relevant information for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical wiring systems and equipment including:

2 Statutory documents

3 Codes of Practice

4 British Standards

5 IEE Wiring Regulations



8 Specify organisational procedures for reporting variations to the installation specification

9 Describe methods and procedures appropriate to the installation environment to ensure the safe and effective termination and connection of conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical wiring systems and equipment, including:







16 Data cables

17 Fibre optic cable

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42 Understand the procedures and applications of different methods of terminating and connecting conductors, cables, and flexible cords in electrical wiring systems and equipment

1 Explain the advantages, limitations and applications of the following connection methods:

2 Screw

3 Crimped

4 Soldered

5 Non screw compression

6 Describe the procedures for proving that terminations and connections are electrically and mechanically sound

7 Explain the consequences of terminations not being electrically and mechanically sound in terms of:

8 High resistance joints

9 Corrosion and erosion

10 Specify the Health and Safety requirements appropriate to terminating and connecting conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical wiring systems and equipment, including:

11 Selection and use of tools

12 PPE

13 Risk assessment

14 Reporting of unsafe situations

15 Adherence to relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations

16 Interpret and apply the techniques and methods for the safe and effective termination and connection of:







23 Data cables




44 Understand the principles, regulatory requirements and procedures for completing the safe isolation of an electrical circuit and complete electrical installations in preparation

1 State the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 for the safe inspection of electrical systems and equipment, in terms of those carrying out the work and those using the building during the inspection



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for inspection, testing and commissioning







10 Correct sequence for isolating circuits


12 Other personnel


14 Public



17 Self

18 Other personnel


20 Public


22 Identify all Health and Safety requirements which apply when inspecting, testing and commissioning electrical installations and circuits including those which cover:

23 Working in accordance with risk assessments / permits to work / method statements

24 Safe use of tools and equipment

25 Safe and correct use of measuring instruments

26 Provision and use of PPE


45 Understand the principles and regulatory requirements for inspecting, testing and commissioning electrical systems, equipment and components

1 State the purpose of and requirements for initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installations

2 Identify and interpret the requirements of the relevant documents associated with the inspection, testing and commissioning of an electrical installation, including;

3 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989


5 IEE Guidance Note 3

6 Specify the information that is required to correctly conduct the initial verification of an electrical installation in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations and IEE Guidance Note 3

46 Understand the regulatory requirements and procedures for completing

1 Identify the items to be checked during the inspection process for given electrotechnical systems and equipment, and their locations as detailed the IEE Wiring Regulations

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the inspection of electrical installations

2 State how human senses (sight, touch etc.) can be used during the inspection process

3 State the items of an electrical installation that should be inspected in accordance with IEE Guidance Note 3

4 Specify the requirements for the inspection of the following:

5 Earthing conductors

6 Circuit protective conductors

7 Protective bonding conductors

8 main bonding conductors

9 supplementary bonding conductors

10 Isolation

11 Type and rating of overcurrent protective devices

47 Understand the regulatory requirements and procedures for the safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations

1 State the tests to be carried out on an electrical installation in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations and IEE Guidance Note 3

2 Identify the correct instrument for the test to be carried out in terms of:

3 The instrument is fit for purpose

4 Identifying the right scale/settings of the instrument appropriate to the test to be carried out

5 Specify the requirements for the safe and correct use of instruments to be used for testing and commissioning, including:

6 Checks required to prove that test instruments and leads are safe and functioning correctly

7 The need for instruments to be regularly checked and calibrated and that this be done in accordance with the requirements of the IEE Wiring Regulations and other relevant guidance documents (HSE guidance document GS38)

8 Explain why it is necessary for test results to comply with standard values and state the actions to take in the event of unsatisfactory results being obtained

9 Explain why testing is carried out in the exact order as specified in the IEE Wiring Regulations and IEE Guidance Note 3

10 State the reasons why it is necessary to verify the continuity of circuit protective conductors, earthing conductors, bonding conductors and ring final circuit conductors

11 Specify and apply the methods for verifying the continuity of circuit protective conductors and ring final circuit conductors and interpreting the obtained results

12 State the effects that:

13 Cables connected in parallel

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14 Variations in cable length can have on insulation resistance values

15 Interpret and apply the procedures for completing insulation resistance testing, including:

16 Precautions to be taken before conducting insulation resistance tests

17 Methods of testing insulation resistance

18 The required test voltages and minimum insulation resistance values for circuits operating at various voltages

19 Explain why it is necessary to verify polarity

20 Interpret and apply the procedures for testing to identify correct polarity

21 Specify and apply the methods for measuring earth electrode resistance and correctly interpreting the results

22 Identify the earth fault loop paths for the following systems:

23 TN-S

24 TN-C-S

25 TT

26 State the methods for verifying protection by automatic disconnection of the supply, including:

27 The measurement of the earth fault loop impedance (Zs) and external impedance (Ze)

28 Establishing Ze from enquiry

29 Calculate the value of Zs from given information

30 Comparing Zs and the maximum tabulated figures as specified in the IEE Wiring Regulations

31 Specify the methods for determining prospective fault current

32 Specify the methods for testing the correct operation of residual current devices (RCDs)

33 State the methods used to check for the correct phase sequence

34 Explain why having the correct phase sequence is important

35 State the need for functional testing and identify items which need to be checked

36 Specify the methods used for verification of voltage drop

37 State the cause of volt-drop in an electrical installation

38 State the appropriate procedures for dealing with customers and clients during the commissioning and certification process, including:

39 Ensuring the safety of customers and clients during the completion of work activities

40 Keeping customers and clients informed during the process

41 Labelling electrical circuits, systems and equipment that is yet to be commissioned

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42 Providing customers and clients with all appropriate documentation upon work completion

48 Understand the procedures and requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates and related documentation

1 Explain the purpose of and relationship between;

2 An Electrical Installation Certificate

3 A Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate

4 Schedule of Inspections

5 Schedule of Test results

6 State the information that must be contained within;

7 An Electrical Installation Certificate

8 A Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate

9 Schedule of Inspections

10 Schedule of Test results

11 Describe the certification process for a completed installation and identify the responsibilities of different relevant personnel in relation to the completion of the certification process

12 Explain the procedures and requirements, in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations, IEE Guidance Note 3 and where appropriate customer/client requirements for the recording and retention of completed;

13 Electrical Installation Certificates

14 Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates

15 Schedules of Inspections

16 Schedules of Test Results

49 Understand the principles, regulatory requirements and procedures for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and complete electrical installations

1 Specify and undertake the correct procedure for completing the safe isolation of an electrical circuit with regard to:

2 Assessment of safe working practices

3 Correct identification of circuits to be isolated

4 The selection of suitable points of isolation

5 The selection of correct test and proving instruments in accordance with relevant industry guidance and standards

6 The use of correct testing methods

7 The selection of locking devices for securing isolation

8 The use of correct warning notices

9 The correct sequence for isolating circuits


11 Other personnel


13 Public



16 Self

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17 Other personnel


19 Public


21 Identify all Health and Safety requirements which apply when diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment including those which cover:

22 Working in accordance with risk assessments / permits to work/method statements

23 Safe use of tools and equipment

24 Safe and correct use of measuring instruments

25 Provision and use of PPE


50 Understand how to complete the reporting and recording of electrical fault diagnosis and correction work

1 State the procedures for reporting and recording information on electrical fault diagnosis and correction work

2 State the procedures for informing relevant persons about information on electrical fault diagnosis and correction work and the completion of relevant documentation

3 Explain why it is important to provide relevant persons with information on fault diagnosis and correction work clearly, courteously and accurately

51 Understand how to complete the preparatory work prior to fault diagnosis and correction work

1 Specify safe working procedures that should be adopted for completion of fault diagnosis and correction work, including:

2 Effective communication with others in the work area

3 Use of barriers

4 Positioning of notices

5 Safe isolation

6 Interpret and apply the logical stages of fault diagnosis and correction work that should be followed:

7 Identification of symptoms

8 Collection and analysis of data

9 Use of sources/types of information such as the IEE Wiring Regulations, Installation Certificates, Installation Specifications, drawings/diagrams, manufacturer’s information and operating instructions

10 Maintenance records

11 Experience (personal and of others)

12 Checking and testing (e.g. supply, protective devices)

13 Interpreting results/information

14 Fault correction

15 Functional testing

16 Restoration

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17 Identify and describe common symptoms of electrical faults, including:

18 Loss of supply

19 Low voltage

20 Operation of overload or fault current devices

21 Component/equipment malfunction/failure

22 Arcing

23 State the causes of the following types of fault;

24 High resistance

25 Transient voltages

26 Insulation failure

27 Excess current

28 Short-circuit

29 Open Circuit

30 Specify the types of faults and their likely locations in:

31 Wiring Systems

32 Terminations and connections

33 Equipment/accessories (switches, luminaires, switchgear and control equipment)

34 Instrumentation/metering

35 State the special precautions that should be taken with regard to the following:

36 Lone working

37 Hazardous areas

38 Fibre-optic cabling

39 Electro-static discharge (friction, induction, separation)

40 Electronic devices (damage by over voltage)

41 IT equipment (e.g. shutdown, damage)

42 High frequency or capacitive circuits

43 Presence of batteries (e.g. lead acid cells, connecting cells)

52 Understand the procedures and techniques for diagnosing electrical faults

1 State the dangers of electricity in relation to the nature of fault diagnosis work

2 Describe how to identify supply voltages

3 Select the correct test instruments (in accordance with HSE guidance document GS 38) for fault diagnosis work, including:

4 Voltage indicator

5 Low resistance ohm meter

6 Insulation resistance testers

7 EFLI and PFC tester

8 RCD tester

9 Tong tester/clamp on ammeter

10 Phase sequence tester

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11 Describe how to confirm test instruments are fit for purpose, functioning correctly and are correctly calibrated

12 State the appropriate documentation that is required for fault diagnosis work and explain how and when it should be completed

13 Explain why carrying out fault diagnosis work can have implications for customers and clients

14 Specify and undertake the procedures for carrying out the following tests and their relationship to fault diagnosis:

15 Continuity

16 Insulation resistance

17 Polarity


19 RCD operation

20 Current and voltage measurement

21 Phase sequence

22 Identify whether test results are acceptable and state the actions to take where unsatisfactory results are obtained

53 Understand the procedures and techniques for correcting electrical faults

1 Identify and explain factors which can affect fault correction, repair or replacement, including:

2 Cost

3 Availability of replacement parts, resources and staff

4 Down time (planning)

5 Legal and personal responsibility (e.g. contracts, warranties, relevant personnel)

6 Access to systems and equipment

7 Provision of emergency or stand by supplies

8 Client demand (continuous supply, out of hours working)

9 Specify the procedures for functional testing and identify tests that can verify fault correction, including:

10 Continuity


12 Polarity


14 RCD operation

15 Values of current and voltage

16 Phase sequencing

17 State the appropriate documentation that is required for fault correction work and explain how and when it should be completed

18 Explain how and why relevant people need to be kept informed during completion of fault correction work including;

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19 Other workers/colleagues


21 Representatives of other services

22 Specify the methods for restoring the condition of building fabric including:

23 Brickwork

24 Plastering

25 Decorative finishing’s

26 Supporting structures

27 State the methods to ensure the safe disposal of any waste and that the work area is left in a safe and clean condition

54 Understand mathematical principles which are appropriate to electrical installation, maintenance and design work

1 Identify and apply appropriate mathematical principles which are relevant to electrotechnical work tasks including:

2 Fractions and percentages

3 Algebra

4 Indices

5 Powers of 10

6 Transposition

7 Triangles and trigonometry

8 Statistics

55 Understand standard units of measurement used in electrical installation, maintenance and design work

1 Identify and use internationally recognised (SI) units of measurement for general variables including:

2 Length

3 Area

4 Volume

5 Mass

6 Density

7 Time

8 Temperature

9 Velocity

10 Identify and determine values of basic SI units which apply specifically to electrical variables, including:

11 Resistance

12 Resistivity

13 Power

14 Frequency

15 Current

16 Voltage

17 Energy

18 Impedance

19 Inductance and Inductive reactance

20 Capacitance and Capacitive reactance

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21 Power Factor

22 Actual Power

23 Reactive Power

24 Apparent Power

25 Identify appropriate electrical instruments for the measurement and calculation of different electrical values including:

26 Resistance

27 Power

28 Frequency

29 Current

30 Voltage

31 Energy

32 Impedance

56 Understand basic mechanics and the relationship between force, work, energy and power

1 Specify what is meant by the following:

2 Mass

3 Weight

4 Explain the principles of basic mechanics as they apply to:

5 Levers

6 Gears

7 Pulleys

8 Describe the main principles of the following and their inter-relationships:

9 Force

10 Work

11 Energy (kinetic and potential)

12 Power

13 Efficiency

14 Calculate values of electrical:

15 Energy

16 Power

17 Efficiency

57 Understand the relationship between resistance, resistivity, voltage, current and power

1 Describe the basic principles of electron theory

2 Identify and differentiate between materials which are good:

3 Conductors

4 Insulators

5 State the types and properties of different electrical cables

6 Describe what is meant by resistance and resistivity in relation to electrical circuits

7 Explain the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in parallel and series d.c. circuits

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8 Calculate the values of current, voltage and resistance in parallel and series d.c. circuits

9 Calculate values of power in parallel and series d.c. circuits

10 State what is meant by the term voltage drop in relation to electrical circuits

11 Describe the chemical and thermal effects of electrical currents

58 Understand the fundamental principles which underpin the relationship between magnetism and electricity

1 Describe the magnetic effects of electrical currents in terms of:

2 Production of a magnetic field

3 Force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic –field

4 Electromagnetism

5 Electromotive force

6 Describe the basic principles of generating an a.c. supply in terms of:

7 A single-loop generator

8 Sine-wave

9 Frequency

10 E.M.F

11 Magnetic flux

12 Explain how the following characteristics of a sine-wave effect the values of a.c. voltage and current:

13 Root Mean Square (RMS) values

14 Average value

59 Understand electrical supply and distribution systems

1 Describe how electricity is generated and transmitted for domestic and industrial/commercial consumption

2 Specify the features and characteristics of a generation and transmission system including:

3 Power Stations – fossil fuel; hydro; oil; nuclear

4 Super-Grid and Standard Grid system

5 Transformers

6 Transmission voltages

7 Sub-stations

8 Above and below ground distribution

9 Explain how electricity is generated from other sources including:

10 Batteries and cells

11 Solar power (thermal and photovoltaic)

12 Wind energy

13 Wave energy

14 Micro hydro

15 Ground source heat pumps


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17 Describe the main characteristics of:

18 Single phase electrical supplies

19 Three phase electrical supplies

20 Three phase and neutral supplies

21 Earth-fault loop path

22 Star and delta connections

23 Describe the operating principles, applications and limitations of transformers, including:

24 Relationship between current and voltage

25 Primary and secondary windings

26 Transformer types

27 Step up and step down transformers

28 State the different types of transformer that are used in electrical supply and distribution networks

29 Determine by calculation and measurement:

30 Primary and secondary voltages

31 Primary and secondary current

32 kVA rating of a transformer

60 Understand how different electrical properties can effect electrical circuits, systems and equipment

1 Explain the relationship between resistance, inductance, capacitance and impedance

2 Calculate unknown values of resistance, inductance, inductive reactance, capacitance, capacitive reactance and impedance

3 Explain the relationship between kW, kVAr, kVA and Power Factor

4 Calculate power factor

5 Explain what is meant by:

6 Power Factor correction

7 Load balancing (neutral current)

8 Specify methods of power factor correction

9 Determine the Neutral Current in a three-phase and neutral supply

10 Calculate values of voltage and current in star and delta connected systems

61 Understand the operating principles and applications of DC machines and AC motors

1 State the basic types, applications and describe the operating principles of d.c. machines:

2 Series

3 Shunt

4 Compound

5 Describe the operating principles of:

6 Single phase a.c. motors (capacitor start, induction start, universal)

7 Three phase a.c. motors (squirrel cage; wound-rotor)

8 Inverter motor/variable frequency drive

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9 Synchronous motors

10 State the basic types, applications and limitations of:

11 Single phase a.c. motors (capacitor start, induction start, universal)

12 Three phase a.c. motors (squirrel cage; wound-rotor)

13 Inverter motor/variable frequency drive

14 Synchronous motors

15 Describe the operating principles, limitations and applications of motor control, including:

16 Direct-on-Line

17 Star-Delta

18 Rotor-resistance

19 Soft-start

20 Variable frequency

62 Understand the operating principles of different electrical components

1 Specify the main types and operating principles of the following electrical components:

2 Contactors

3 Relays

4 Solenoids

5 Over-current protection devices

6 Fuses (HRC, cartridge and re-wireable)

7 Circuit-breakers

8 RCDs

9 RCBOs

10 Describe how the following components are applied in electrical systems/equipment and state their limitations:

11 Contactors

12 Relays

13 Solenoids

14 Over-current protection devices

15 Fuses (HRC, cartridge and re-wireable)

16 Circuit-breakers

17 RCDs

18 RCBOs

63 Understand the principles and applications of electrical lighting systems

1 Explain the basic principles of illumination and state the applications of:

2 Inverse square law

3 Cosine law

4 Lumen method

5 Explain the operating principles, types, limitations and applications of luminaires including:

6 General Lighting Service (GLS)

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7 Tungsten

8 Halogen

9 Mercury vapour

10 Low pressure

11 High pressure

12 Metal Halide

13 Sodium vapour

14 Low pressure

15 High pressure

16 Energy saving (such as compact fluorescent lamps)

17 LED

64 Understand the principles and applications of electrical heating

1 Explain the basic principles of:

2 Electrical space heating

3 Electrical water heating

4 Explain the operating principles, types , limitations and applications of electrical space and water heating appliances and components:

5 Immersion heaters

6 Storage heaters

7 Convector heaters

8 Underfloor heating

9 Controls, timers and programmers for heating systems

65 Understand the types, applications and limitations of electronic components in electrotechnical systems and equipment

1 Describe the function and application of electronic components that are used in electrotechnical systems including:

2 Security alarms

3 Telephones

4 Dimmer switches

5 Heating/boiler controls

6 Motor control

7 State the basic operating principles and applications of the following electronic components:

8 Capacitors

9 Resistors

10 Rectifiers

11 Diodes

12 Thermistors

13 Diacs

14 Triacs

15 Transistors

16 Thyristors

17 Invertors

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4 Risk assessments

5 Method statements





3 Materials

4 Tools

5 Equipment













69 Apply procedures to deal with and report health and



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safety in accordance with Health and Safety legislation





7 Risk assessments

8 Method statements





3 Materials

4 Tools

5 Equipment













72 Apply procedures to deal with and report health and safety in accordance with Health and Safety legislation





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73 Apply environmental legislation, working practices and principles for electrotechnical services

1 Demonstrate workplace procedures for the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and products, in accordance with any of the following:

2 Environmental Protection Act

3 The Hazardous Waste Regulations

4 Pollution Prevention and Control Act

5 Control of Pollution Act

6 The Control of Noise at Work Regulations

7 Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations

8 Environment Act

9 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations

10 Demonstrate work practices and procedures which are in accordance with the requirements for electrical systems and equipment as specified in the relevant sections of the Building Regulations and the Guide for Sustainable Homes

11 Demonstrate appropriate organisational procedures for reporting environmental hazards

74 Apply work methods and procedures to reduce material wastage and the impact of work activities on the work environment

1 Demonstrate prefabrication and installation methods which can help to reduce material wastage

2 Identify and use environmentally friendly materials, products and procedures for the installation and maintenance of electrotechnical systems and equipment

75 Supply information on environmental technology systems in the work location

1 Provide information on the operational requirements and benefits of the following environmental technology systems:


3 Wind energy

4 Micro hydro

5 Heat pumps




9 Biomass heating


76 Provide relevant people with technical and functional information for work on electrical systems and equipment

1 Identify the relevant people (such as customers/ clients) that need to be supplied with technical and functional information

2 Identify any additional information that may also be required such as:

3 Health and safety information

4 Isolation procedures for products/equipment in case of emergencies

5 Appropriate person’s address or contact details for further advice or help

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6 Liaise with relevant people to determine the information they require to ensure that systems, equipment or components can be operated safely and effectively

7 Identify appropriate technical and functional information that is required for the work activity

8 Provide information in a timely, courteous and professional manner in accordance with organisational procedures

77 Oversee Health and Safety during work on electrical systems and equipment

1 Produce risk assessments and method statements, to cover their own work and others working the area (colleagues and other operatives) in accordance with their level of responsibility

2 Follow procedures to confirm that work is being completed in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and industry standards

78 Co-ordinate liaison with other relevant persons during work activities

1 Comply with approved procedures to ensure effective co-ordination with other workers/contractors, including steps to resolve issues which are outside the scope of their job role

2 Apply communication techniques that are clear, accurate and appropriate to the situation

79 Organise and oversee work activities and operations

1 Organise operatives by allocating duties and responsibilities to make the best use of their competence

2 Monitor the work of operatives to ensure it is in accordance with:

3 Industry working practices

4 Programme of work


6 Cost effectiveness

7 Apply the correct procedures when a non-compliance is identified during the completion of work activities

80 Organise a programme for working on electrical systems and equipment

1 Produce a programme of work from the work specification, including requirements for the following:

2 Estimate of the amount of time required for completion of the work

3 Liaison with other trades where necessary

4 Communicate with others clearly and concisely

5 Identify situations when it is necessary to liaise with other relevant parties to resolve issues which are outside the scope of their job role

81 Organise the resource requirements for work on electrical systems and equipment

1 Demonstrate procedures for organising provision of the following resources:

2 Materials

3 Components

4 Plant

5 Equipment

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6 Labour

7 Tools


9 Demonstrate procedures for confirming that materials available are:

10 The right type

11 Fit for purpose

12 In the correct quantity

13 Suitable for work to be completed cost efficiently

14 Apply procedures to ensure that resources are delivered on time and confirm that they are undamaged at the point of delivery

15 Demonstrate procedures which ensure the safe and effective storage of materials, tools and equipment in the work location

82 Prepare the working environment for the installation of wiring systems, enclosures and associated equipment

1 Ensure the health and safety of themselves and others within the work location

2 Identify and use suitable personal protective equipment throughout the completion of work activities

3 Complete preparatory work for the installation of electrical systems, enclosures and associated equipment, to include:

4 Interpretation of installation specifications to produce material and equipment requisites

5 Identification and selection of material, equipment and components which are compatible with the installation specification

6 Identification of suitable methods, procedures and practices

7 Confirmation of site readiness for installation work to begin

8 Confirmation of secure site storage facilities for tools, equipment, materials and components

9 Confirmation that safe isolation has been carried out (if appropriate) in accordance with regulatory requirements

10 Completion of a Risk Assessment

83 Correctly interpret appropriate information for the installation of wiring systems, enclosures and associated equipment

1 Use information and documentation that is current and relevant to the work required, including:


3 Work schedules

4 Work programmes

5 Regulatory documents (including current version of the IEE Wiring Regulations and relevant Guidance Notes)

6 Method statements


8 Use documentation to confirm that materials and equipment is of the correct quantity and is free from damage, including:

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9 Materials schedules

10 Plant and equipment schedules

11 Operating instructions

12 Tools and instruments

84 Confirm that planned work is in accordance with the installation specification

1 Use appropriate procedures to record:

2 Contract variations

3 Site instructions

4 Site events/diary

5 Demonstrate that authorisation has been obtained from the relevant person(s) prior to commencement of the work, including:

6 Other workers

7 Customers/clients

8 Public (If appropriate)

9 Produce a record of any pre work damage or defects to existing equipment or building features, and report to the relevant person (Customer; Client; Site Manager; Line Manager)

85 Confirm the electrical supply is in accordance with the installation specification

1 Verify the compatibility of the electrical supply to the requirements of the installation specification

2 Identify the earthing arrangement for the electrical installation

86 Measure and mark-out the fixing and fitting locations for wiring systems, wiring-enclosures and equipment in accordance with current relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations

1 Ensure that the planned locations for the wiring system(s) and its associated equipment are compatible with other site services requirements

2 Use different measuring and marking out techniques which are appropriate to the wiring system, wiring enclosure and/or associated equipment that is being installed

3 Ensure that the planned locations are visually acceptable and in accordance with the installation specification

87 Fit and fix wiring systems, wiring enclosures and associated equipment safely in accordance with the installation specification

1 Produce a planned programme of work for the fitting and fixing of wiring systems, wiring enclosures and associated equipment in accordance with:

2 A safe system of work

3 Co-ordination with other site services

4 Relevant regulations (e.g. IEE Wiring Regulations; Building Regulations)

5 Installation specification

6 Manufacturers' instructions

7 Install the following in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations, the installation specification and agreed planned programme of work:


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14 Data cables



17 Install the following in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations, the installation specification and agreed planned programme of work:

18 Conduit (PVC and Metallic)

19 Trunking (PVC and Metallic)

20 Cable Tray

21 Cable Basket

22 Ladder systems

23 Ducting

24 Modular wiring systems

25 Busbar systems and Power track

26 Determine the cable carrying capacity of conduit, trunking and ducting in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations and the installation specification

27 Install the following types of electrical equipment and accessories, in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations, the installation specification, manufacturers' instructions and the agreed planned programme of work:

28 Isolators and switches

29 Socket-outlets

30 Distribution-boards

31 Consumer units

32 Earthing fault and overcurrent protective devices

33 Luminaires

34 Control equipment

35 Data socket outlets

36 Auxiliary equipment (e.g. heating/water system components)

37 Dispose of unwanted material and equipment in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements

88 Confirm any variations to the installation specification or planned programme of work

1 Confirm that, where variations to the installation specification and/or work programme have been identified, appropriate action has been taken after agreement of relevant persons (e.g. Customer; Client; Site Manager)

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2 Verify that that the completed system meets specified requirements in terms of ensuring that components and equipment of the correct type, fit for purpose and are installed in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations, the installation specification and, as appropriate, with manufacturer instructions.

89 Confirm safety of system prior to completion of any termination and connection in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations

1 Carry out safe isolation safe isolation of electrical circuits and complete electrical installations in accordance with regulatory requirements

2 Ensure the health and safety of themselves and others within the work location in terms of;

3 Selection and use of tools

4 PPE

5 Risk assessment


7 Adherence to relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations

8 Check the safety of electrical systems and equipment prior to the completion of termination and connections in terms of:

9 Presence of supply

10 Mechanical soundness

90 Terminate and connect conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical wiring systems and equipment

1 Terminate and connect the following types of conductors, cables and flexible cords in accordance with the installation specification, manufacturer instructions and IEE Wiring Regulations:







8 Data cables

9 Fibre optic cable


11 Connect to the following types of electrical equipment and accessories, in accordance with the installation specification, manufacturer instructions and IEE Wiring Regulations:

12 Isolators and switches

13 Socket-outlets

14 Distribution-boards

15 Consumer units

16 Luminaires

17 Electric motors and their control equipment

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18 Circuit Breakers

19 Earthing terminals

20 Control panels

21 Data socket outlets

22 Auxiliary equipment (e.g. heating system components)

23 Terminate and connect conductors, cables and cords using the following techniques:

24 Screwing

25 Crimping

26 Soldering

27 Non-screw compression

91 Confirm that terminations and connections are safe and free from defects in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations

1 Ensure that terminations and connections are electrically and mechanically sound

2 Complete the necessary identification of cables, conductors and flexible cords in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

3 Dispose of unwanted material and equipment in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements

92 Confirm safety of the system and equipment prior to completion of inspection, testing and commissioning in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations

1 Carry out safe isolation procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements for electrical installations

2 Ensure the health and safety of themselves and others within the work location during inspection, testing and commissioning

3 Check the safety of electrical systems prior to the commencement of inspection, testing and commissioning

93 Inspect electrotechnical systems and equipment

1 Assess whether the safe system of work is appropriate to the work activity

2 Carry out a visual inspection in accordance with the requirements of the installation specification, the IEE Wiring Regulations and IEE Guidance Note 3, that includes:

3 The installation methods of wiring systems and equipment

4 The selection of conductors, cables and cords

5 The selection of protective and isolation devices

6 Routing and identification/labelling of conductors, cables and flexible cords

7 Presence of means of earthing

8 Presence of protective conductors and bonding

9 Isolation

10 Type and rating of overcurrent protective devices

11 Complete a Schedule of Inspections in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations and IEE Guidance Note 3

94 Test electrotechnical systems and equipment

1 Select the test instruments and their accessories for the following tests:

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2 Continuity


4 Polarity


6 Prospective fault current

7 RCD operation

8 Phase sequence


10 Carry out the following tests in accordance with the installation specification and the IEE Wiring Regulations and manufacturer’s instructions:

11 Continuity (e.g. CPC; Ring Final Circuit)


13 Polarity


15 Prospective fault current

16 RCD operation

17 Phase sequence


19 Verify test results and report all findings to relevant persons, as appropriate, including:

20 Representatives of other services/colleagues


22 Complete in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations and IEE Guidance Note 3;




26 Schedules of Test results

27 Conform in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations and IEE Guidance Note 3, and where appropriate customer/client requirements to the procedures and requirements for the recording and retention of completed;




31 Schedules of Test results

95 Commission electrotechnical systems and equipment

1 Clarify the commissioning procedures with relevant persons on site, including:

2 Representatives of other services/colleagues

3 Customers/clients

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4 Carry out the commissioning of circuits, equipment and components to confirm functionality, fit for purpose and safety in accordance with:

5 The installation specification



8 Maintenance schedules


10 Demonstrate to the customer/client that the operation of the circuits, equipment and components are in accordance with the installation specification and customer/client requirements.

11 Complete the handover of electrotechnical systems and equipment to relevant persons including the provision of accurate and complete documentation regarding the completed inspection, testing, commissioning and customer satisfaction

96 Confirm safety of the system and equipment prior to diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations

1 Carry out safe isolation procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements for electrical installations

2 Ensure the health and safety of themselves and others within the work location during inspection, testing and commissioning

3 Select and use appropriate warning notices and barriers

4 Check the safety of electrical systems prior to the commencement of diagnosing and correcting electrical faults

97 Carry out procedures to identify faults on electrical systems and equipment

1 Use effective methods of communication to ascertain clear and detailed information about reported faults and any components which require replacing

2 Identify and use appropriate system specification documents which relate to the electrotechnical systems and equipment being worked upon

3 Report information about potential disruption that may be a consequence of fault diagnosis and correction work to relevant people, such as:


5 Customers/clients

6 Assess the safe working practices which apply in the working environment to confirm that it is safe for fault identification work to take place

7 Perform suitable diagnostic tests on the installed electrotechnical systems to successfully identify faults including:

8 Loss of supply

9 Overload

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10 Short-circuit and earth fault

11 Transient voltage

12 Loss of phase/line

13 Incorrect phase rotation

14 High resistance joints

15 Component, accessory or equipment faults

16 Use appropriate methods for locating faults on electrical systems and equipment, including:

17 Procedures and sequences – logical approach

18 Safe working practices

19 Interpretation of data

20 Use appropriate tools and instruments correctly to complete fault diagnosis work, including:

21 Voltage indicator

22 Low resistance ohm meter

23 Insulation resistance testers

24 EFLI and PFC tester

25 RCD tester

26 Tong tester/clamp on ammeter

27 Phase sequence tester

28 Confirm test instruments are fit for purpose, functioning correctly and are correctly calibrated

98 Correct faults on electrical systems and equipment

1 Confirm appropriate repairs, removals and replacements and their implications with relevant people including:


3 Customers/clients

4 Perform fault correction procedures correctly and safely using appropriate tools, equipment and material

5 Perform the removal and replacement of components and associated equipment from electrotechnical systems to ensure:

6 Ease of access tenable future maintenance

7 Accordance with -

8 Relevant regulations


10 Organisational procedures

11 Apply appropriate procedures to ensure electrotechnical systems, equipment and components are left safe, in accordance with industry regulations, if the fault cannot be corrected immediately

12 Perform appropriate inspection and testing procedures to confirm that systems, equipment and components are functioning correctly after completion of fault correction work

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13 Record test results and other appropriate information regarding the fault correction work clearly and accurately and report to relevant people, such as:



16 Representatives of other services

Soft Skills


10 Describe what is meant by the term environment

11 Describe the ways in which the environment may be affected by work activities:

12 Land contamination

13 Air pollution

14 Pollution of water courses

15 Identify and interpret the requirements for electrical installations as outlined in relevant sections of the Building Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes

16 State materials and products that are classed as:

17 Hazardous to the environment

18 Recyclable

19 Describe the organisational procedures for processing materials that are classed as:

20 Hazardous to the environment

21 Recyclable

24 Understand the procedures for supplying technical and functional information to relevant people

1 State the limits of their responsibility for supplying technical and functional information to:

2 Clients

3 Customers

4 Major contractors

5 Other services

6 Site managers

7 Specify organisational policies/procedures for the handover and demonstration of electrotechnical systems, products and equipment, including requirements for confirming and recording handover

8 State the appropriateness of different customer relations methods and procedures

9 Identify methods of providing technical and functional information appropriate to the needs of:

10 Clients

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11 Customers

12 Major contractors

13 Other services

14 Site managers

15 Explain the importance of ensuring that:

16 Information provided is accurate and complete

17 Information is provided clearly, courteously and professionally

18 Copies of information provided are retained

19 The installation, on completion , functions in accordance with the specification, is safe and complies with industry standards

20 Describe methods for checking that relevant persons have an adequate understanding of the technical and non-technical information provided, including appropriate Health and Safety information

12 Specify their role in terms of:

13 Responsibility for other staff

14 Liaison with their employer

15 Communication with -

16 Customers

17 Clients

18 Site managers

19 Major Contractors (where appropriate)

20 Sub-contractors (where appropriate)

21 Other services

22 The public

23 Identify appropriate methods for communicating with and responding to others, including:

24 Customers

25 Clients

26 Site managers

27 Major Contractors (where appropriate)

28 Sub-contractors (where appropriate)

29 Other services

30 The public

31 Specify procedures for re-scheduling work to co-ordinate with changing conditions in the workplace and to coincide with other trades

32 Clarify organisational procedures for completing the documentation that is required during work operations

27 Understand the requirements for organising

1 Describe how to plan:

2 Work allocations

3 Duties of operative for whom they are responsible

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and overseeing work programmes

4 Coordination with other services and personnel

5 Specify procedures for carrying out work activities that will:

6 Maintain the safety of the work environment

7 Maintain cost effectiveness

8 Ensure compliance with the programmes of work

9 Identify the industry standards that are relevant to activities carried out during the installation of electrotechnical sytems and equipment, including the current editions of:

10 Management of Health and Safety Regulations

11 Health & Safety at Work Act

12 Electricity at Work Regulations

13 Construction Design and Management

14 BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

15 BS EN Graphical Symbols

16 Employment Rights Act

17 Data Protection Act

18 Disability Discrimination Act

19 Race Relations Act

20 Sex Discrimination Act

21 Human Rights Ac

22 Identify within the scope of the work programme and operations their responsibilities.

23 Identify how to determine the estimated time required for the completion of the work required taking into account influential factors such as;

24 The deployment and availability of suitable personnel

25 The delivery and availability of equipment, components and material

26 Weather conditions

27 Work to be completed by other services

28 Specification variations

29 State the possible consequences of not:

30 Completing work within the estimated time

31 Meeting the requirements of the programme of work

32 Using the specified materials

33 Installing materials and equipment as specified

34 Specify methods of producing and illustrating work programmes such as;

35 Bar charts

36 Spread sheets

37 Critical Path Analysis

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