Earning Criteria

• Earners have demonstrated that they understand the safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements. They have demonstrated that they know the importance of following guidelines such as manufacturers instructions. Earners have also shown that they understand the measures they should take in the event of an unsafe situation.
• Earners have demonstrated that they understand the safe use and storage of specified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the importance of following the safe system of work with regards to PPE. Earners have demonstrated that they understand the actions to be taken to ensure that PPE is stored safely and effectively and the action to be taken in the event of PPE becoming damaged.
• Earners have demonstrated that they can use specified hand and power tools safely and in accordance with safe systems of work and relevant guidelines. Earners are aware of the action to be taken in the event of an unsafe situation, for example a broken or defective tool.
• Earners have demonstrated they understand the importance of ensuring 'good housekeeping' while completing practical tasks. Earners also know the importance of minimising waste, returning excess materials to the store and the recycling of materials in accordance with guidelines.
• Earners have demonstrated that they understand the fundamental theory of electrical circuitry including the relationship between voltage, current, resistance and power. Earners have demonstrated that they are aware of the affects of voltage and current on conductors.
• Earners have demonstrated an understanding of the installation of common electrical components and circuitry to include; simple lighting and power circuits, installation using PVC insulated and multicore cables both surface clipped and in common containment structures.
• Earners have demonstrated an understanding of the technologies available to the UK to achieve net-zero. This includes solar photovoltaic, wind generation, hydrogeneration, battery storage and electric vehicle technologies.
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