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Electrician & Electrical Engineer Apprenticeship Pathway

Everything you need to know about starting a Electrician & Electrical Engineer apprenticeship: entry qualifications, wage progression, Levy funding rules, and training provider options.

Apprenticeship Standard Details

DURATION
42 Months
START WAGE
£21,000/yr
SOC CODE
5241

Entry Requirements:

  • GCSE Grade 4/C in Math, English, and Science
  • Color vision clearance (Ishihara test for wire color identification)
  • Pass in Electrotechnical Aptitude Test

Typical Learning Modules:

Electrical Scientific Principles
Electrical Installation & Containment
Fault Diagnosis & Rectification
Inspection, Testing & Commissioning
18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Certification Outcome

Level 3 NVQ Diploma, AM2 Exam Certificate & ECS Gold Card

Top Training Providers

  • JTL Training
  • NICEIC Training Academy
  • Trade Skills 4U
  • College of North West London
Full Electrician & Electrical Engineer Career Guide
Apprenticeship Standards & Source Attribution
Primary Source: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Occupational Standards • UK National Apprenticeship Service.
Wage Information: Minimum wage benchmarks reflect the UK National Minimum Wage for Apprentices (2026/27). Qualified pay rates reflect ONS ASHE survey data.
Last Reviewed: August 2026 • Next Review: April 2027
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