Who is this Level 3 NVQ aimed at? The experienced worker qualification is for practising electricians with at least 5 years experience but have never formally completed an industry apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 NVQ Qualification. This is suitable for self-employed and employed electricians. This is the Level 3 pathway for practising electricians to obtain your ECS Gold Card and JIB Grading. To complete the full qualification you will also need to: Have completed an AM2e Assessment Have a current Wiring Regulations Qualification BS7671 Have an initial verification qualification such as a C&G 2391-50 What’s involved in the qualification? After an initial Skills Scan, we will discuss the gaps that need to be filled and you will be assessed using a range of methods to complete the evidence gathering process.There will also be Professional Discussions to discuss areas of expertise and you can choose either an installation or maintenance route based on the work you carry out.There are seven Performance Units to be assessed for the qualification, these are: Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures Terminate and Connect Conductors Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification On completion of the Experienced Worker assessment you will be able to use the qualification to apply for a JIB Gold Card. This qualification is for experienced electricians who can demonstrate over 5 years experience.It is not suitable for new entrants or those currently on an apprenticeship.
This Domestic course is designed for people wishing to upgrade their existing skills to be able to offer customers further services. The course is aimed at tradesmen like plumbers, kitchen fitters, bathroom installers, etc who no longer want to pay an electrician to add sockets, move existing systems or add an extra light switch etc…
What does this course cover? This five-day course covers a range of topics, all of which are covered via a mixture of theoretical and practical training – we aim for our courses to be as hands-on as possible. The course specifically covers: An introduction to SCADA systems, covering elements, servers, hardware and software, graphics, and more. A range of systems including automatic control, FIELDBUS, and wireless communication systems. An introduction to serial interfaces, ethernet networks, fibre optic, and wireless. Communications, including case studies to establish communication with PLCs. Process variables. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), sensors, and alarms. Introduction to OPC (open plan communications) How to configure OPC UA servers and how to program an OPC UA client Client and server development Connection management Security configuration Trends and historical data System components This course covers a wide range of industry-recognised manufacturers, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wago and Mitsubishi.) What will I gain from this course? Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will gain a City & Guilds certification in SCADA and PLC Communications.