Official Trade Apprenticeship Standard
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
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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