Earning Criteria

• This person has passed the Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation
• This person is able to: know the roles of the different trades in the construction industry, know different types of organisation and job roles in the construction industry, know the industry bodies within the plumbing and electrical industries, know basic employment rights and responsibilities in the construction industry, know career opportunities within the construction industry
• This person is able to: know health and safety legislation that applies to the plumbing and electrical installation industries, know ways of controlling hazardous work areas, know how to recognise and respond to the dangers presented by asbestos in the workplace, know safe personal protection measures, be able to apply manual handling techniques, know how to respond to accidents and emergencies, be able to use access equipment safely, know how to deal with fires in the workplace
• This person is able to: know the methods of conserving and reducing wastage of water and electricity within domestic dwellings, know the applications of energy sources used in domestic dwellings, know working practices that can conserve energy and reduce waste, know how to dispose of waste and materials safely and efficiently
• This person is able to: know common hand tools used in site preparation, know power tools used in site preparation, know fixings and components used in the installation process, know site preparation techniques for installing systems, know how to communicate effectively with customers and other trades, be able to carry out techniques in cutting, drilling and fixing
• This person is able to: follow health and safety practices, use tools and equipment for wiring and terminations, know types of electrical materials, components, fixings and termination methods, carry out wiring and terminations,
• This person is able to: plan and prepare for hand fitting activities, use hand skills to manufacture and assemble components, be able to assemble electrical wiring support systems, know electrical wiring support systems component accessories,
• This person is able to: know the standard units of measurement used in the electrical installation industry, know how to use multiples and submultiples, know the principles of electrical science, use technical information, know the properties of materials used in the electrical installation industry
• This qualification is regulated by OFQUAL