Electrical fitting and assembly

This Level 2 apprenticeship unit develops the knowledge and practical skills required to carry out electrical fitting and assembly activities safely and effectively in engineering environments.

Learners will cover:
• Health and safety regulations, safe systems of work and risk awareness
• Electrical safe working practices, including isolation and reinstatement
• Interpreting electrical specifications, drawings and technical documentation
• Planning, organising and prioritising electrical work activities
• Selection and use of tools, equipment and consumables
• Cable types, wiring, routing and termination methods
• Electrical assembly techniques and component installation
• Electrical testing techniques and procedures
• Fault finding and diagnostic techniques

By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:
• Work safely in line with health and safety legislation and procedures
• Interpret electrical drawings and technical information
• Plan and organise electrical fitting and assembly activities
• Select and use appropriate tools and equipment
• Wire, route and terminate electrical cables
• Carry out electrical fitting and assembly activities safely
• Conduct testing during and after installation
• Identify and diagnose electrical faults

Non-Levy Employers: £0
Levy-paying Employers: £1,650 (Funding Value)

This apprenticeship unit is funded through the employer’s Apprenticeship Service account or through government co-investment.

• Employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy will have 100% of the training and assessment costs funded by the government.
• Levy-paying employers with sufficient funds in their Apprenticeship Service account can fund the full £1650 using their levy
• Where levy funds are insufficient, the government will fund 95% of the £1650 funding rate and the employer will contribute the remaining 5% (£82.50), which is paid directly to the training provider

Minimum 70 hours

This apprenticeship unit is delivered flexibly to fit around the learner’s job role, allowing employers to upskill staff efficiently while maintaining productivity.

This unit opens up several clear progression pathways within the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly for those working in electrical assembly, installation, and maintenance roles.

Learners who complete this unit can progress into roles such as electrical fitter, assembly technician, or maintenance operative, working across industrial, manufacturing, and engineering environments. It also provides a strong foundation for moving into more advanced electrical work, including installation, testing, and system maintenance.

For those looking to further develop their qualifications, this unit can support progression onto electrical installation courses, inspection and testing qualifications, or full apprenticeships in electrical or engineering disciplines.

In the longer term, learners may move into senior technician or supervisory roles, specialise in areas such as maintenance or fault finding, or progress into engineering management, quality assurance, or technical support roles within their organisation.

To access funding for this apprenticeship unit, learners must meet both general apprenticeship eligibility requirements and the specific criteria for this course.

Learners must:
• Be employed in England with a contract of employment
• Be aged 19 or over
• Spend a significant proportion of their working hours in England and have the right to work in the UK
• Be undertaking training that is directly relevant to their job role
• Have some experience working as an engineering operative or technician

In addition, learners must be able to complete the training within their working role and be supported by their employer throughout the programme.

Employers are responsible for confirming that the learner is eligible for funding and that the unit supports their job role and development, in line with apprenticeship funding rules.