NVQ 2346-03

Electrical Maintenance

City & Guilds NVQ 2346-03 Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (Maintenance)

The NVQ 2346-03 in Electrical Maintenance replaces the previous NVQ 2356-99 as the Experienced Worker Route to the Level 3 qualification – and ECS Gold Card eligibility.

There are five Level 3 Performance Units to be assessed before you can gain the Experienced Worker qualification in Electrical Maintenance. Candidates must have a minimum of five years experience together with 18th Edition and Initial Verification (City & Guilds 2391-50 or 2394 (or equivalent).

Once a candidate has gained the qualification they will then be able to take the AM2E at any AM2 centre in the UK.

Upon successful completion of the NVQ 2346 and AM2E candidates will be eligible for the JIB gold card. The AM2E mirrors the AM2S and XS Training Ltd have online preparation training for the AM2, AM2E and AM2S.

PLEASE NOTE: If you already have your AM2 you can contact NET and, as soon as your qualifications are verified, you will be invited to undertake a bridging assessment at a significantly lower cost than taking the new AM2E Practical Assessment from scratch.​ Anyone with an AM2 achieved before 2010 is required to do an additional testing unit. Anyone with an AM2 achieved after April 2010 needs to do the PVC and Steel Conduit installation.

To be eligible for the NVQ 2346 you must:

a) Be able to provide evidence from a site of your previous work to demonstrate you can fully meet the performance requirements of each unit, and

b) Hold a minimum of a Level 2 Qualification relevant to the Electrical Industry. If you do not currently have this XS Training can help you gain the Level 2 Qualification as well as your NVQ.

If you can verify the above then the first step is to provide details of your qualifications, experience and background through the completion of our Online Application Form. This will then allow us to determine suitability for the NVQ 2346-03 and, in some instances, may need a telephone interview.

All successful candidates will need to complete a Skill Scan upon enrolment on the NVQ 2346-03 and the Skill Scan will be completed within the e-Portfolio before the telephone induction with your experienced assessor. This will allow your assessor to identify any areas that may need developing and allow us to help you to successfully achieve the NVQ and/or offer an alternative pathway.

You will be assessed via a range of methods and an assessor will need to observe you at work on at least one occasion during the evidence gathering process.

ELCAS Funding

Our NVQ 2346-03 Electrical Maintenance Online Course is approved for ELCAS funding. Under the scheme members of the Armed Forces can receive financial support to contribute towards their higher-level learning.

We have three different package options for this course – each with a choice of Full, or easy Monthly payments.

The Silver Package is our most popular option because your portfolio is actually compiled for you by your allocated assessor from his observations and professional discussions.

Simply click on one of the Packages and Payment Options just below to get started on your NVQ right now. More details of the units within this course are printed below the NVQ 2346 Level 3 package options.

If you’re not yet sure which course is for you, please complete our Online Application Form and we’ll get back to you very soon…

Please note: Candidates can take their NVQ at their own pace and complete it as quickly as they like – with the average time being between six and twelve months. There is however a maximum time limit of 18 months* – after which you would have to re-register (and pay again) if not completed by then.

* For anyone enrolling on the qualification after 1st September 2023 – for those who enrolled before this date, 3 years is allowed.

Other Payment Options

You can also make your payment by BACS transfer, please contact us if you’d prefer to use this option.

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Initial costs (non-refundable) will also be incurred during the first 14 day period such as registration on the NVQ. These costs cannot be refunded as these are considered part of the service performed by XS Training Ltd.

Any payment made for NVQs confirms that the candidate fully understands and agrees to the creation of an e-Portfolio account and registration with the awarding body, both of which are non-refundable.

Please only make payment if you agree to being registered on the NVQ and activation of e-Portfolio Licence, both of which are non-refundable and are considered part of the service performed by XS Training Ltd.

NVQ 2346-03 Electrical Maintenance Units

Unit 102 – Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations


Aim – 
This unit is designed to enable learners to develop the skills and apply the relevant knowledge associated with Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures when installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.


Learning Outcome 1

Be able to apply relevant Health and Safety legislation in the workplace

Assessment criteria

  1. Identify which workplace Health and Safety procedures are relevant to the working environment and comply with their duties and obligations as defined by current legislation and organisational procedures
  2. Produce a risk assessment and method statement in accordance with organisational procedures for a given work activity
  3. Work within the requirements of:
    1. risk assessments
    2. method statements
    3. safe systems of work

 

Learning Outcome 2

Be able to assess the work environment for hazards and identify remedial actions in accordance with Health and Safety legislation

Assessment criteria

  1. Identify unsafe situations and conditions and take remedial actions
  2. Assess the work environment and revise work practices accordingly to take into account hazards which could cause harm, including the handling of potentially hazardous:
    1. materials
    2. tools
    3. equipment
  3. Identify any hazards which may present a high risk and report their presence to relevant persons who have overall responsibility for Health and Safety in the workplace
  4. Apply measures to control Health and Safety hazards
  5. Select and use correct personal protective equipment

 

Learning Outcome 3

Be able to apply methods and procedures to ensure work on site is in accordance with Health and Safety legislation

Assessment criteria

  1. Demonstrate a level of personal conduct and behaviour within the workplace, to ensure that the Health and Safety of themselves and others are not endangered
  2. Apply procedures to ensure the safe use, maintenance and storage of tools, plant and equipment as stipulated in:
    1. workplace policies (company & site)
    2. supplier information
    3. manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. Comply with information, warning, mandatory instruction and prohibition notices
  4. Apply procedures to ensure the safety of the work location through the correct use of guards barriers and notices
  5. Use access equipment correctly


Range

Access equipment:
Assess two from the following:

  • ladder
  • tower scafÏold or mewp
  • stepladder
  • platform

 

Learning Outcome 4

Be able to work in accordance with environmental legislation for electrical services

Assessment criteria

  1. Demonstrate appropriate procedures for the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and products, in accordance with one of the following:
    • Environmental Protection Act
    • the Hazardous Waste Regulations
    • Pollution Prevention and Control Act
    • Control of Pollution Act
    • the Control of Noise at Work Regulations
    • Environment


Evidence Requirements

Learning Outcomes 1 to 4: Auditable evidence sourced from a real working environment must be provided to illustrate that, the learner has demonstrated on two separate occasions they can apply Health and Safety legislation and working practices when Installing and Maintaining Electrical Systems and Equipment in accordance with approved industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations and the assessment criteria for each of the learning outcomes.

In this unit, the learner is subject to direct observation on at least two separate occasions in the workplace by a qualified assessor, at least one of which will be a physical, face-to-face assessment. Reflective accounts will not be accepted as evidence for this unit. Any outstanding performance criteria that are not met through the direct observation must be supplemented by alternate evidence provided by the employer.

Unit 106 – Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment


Aim 
– This unit is designed to enable learners to develop the skills required, and apply the associated knowledge so that they can demonstrate that they can implement practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment for the installation of electrical systems and equipment.


Learning Outcome 1

Be able to provide relevant people with technical and functional information for work on electrical systems and equipment

Assessment criteria

  1. Liaise with relevant people to evaluate the information they require to ensure that systems, equipment or components can be operated safely and effectively
  2. Identify appropriate technical and functional information that is required for the work activity
  3. Provide information in a timely, courteous, suitable and professional manner in accordance with organisational procedures and engineering standards.

 

Learning Outcome 2

Be able to oversee Health and Safety during work on electrical systems and equipment

Assessment criteria

  1. Produce, or revise generic, risk assessments and method statements, to cover their own work and others working the area (colleagues and other operatives) in accordance with their level of responsibility
  2. Implement suitable procedures to confirm that work is being completed in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and industry standards.

 

Learning Outcome 3

Be able to co-ordinate liaison with other relevant persons during work activities

Assessment criteria

  1. Select effective procedures to ensure coordination with other workers/contractors, including steps to resolve issues which are outside the scope of their job role
  2. Evaluate and apply communication techniques that are clear, accurate and appropriate to the situation
  3. Demonstrate working effectively with colleagues to enhance performance (Such as: undertaking work to one’s best ability, being a good employee/worker. Co-operating with the employer and/or customer during work activities).

 

Learning Outcome 4

Be able to organise and oversee work activities and operations

Assessment criteria

  1. Organise operatives by allocating duties and responsibilities to make the best use of their competence and skill
  2. Monitor the work of operatives to ensure it is in accordance with:
    1. industry working practices
    2. programme of work
    3. Health & Safety requirements
    4. cost-effectiveness
    5. environmental considerations
  3. Evaluate and apply appropriate procedures to correct issues that arise during work activities.

 

Learning Outcome 5

Be able to organise a programme for working on electrical systems and equipment

Assessment criteria

  1. Produce a simple programme of work from the work specification, including requirements for the following:
    1. estimate of the amount of time required for completion of the work
    2. liaison with other trades where necessary
  2. Communicate with others clearly and concisely
  3. Assess situations when it is necessary to liaise with other relevant parties to resolve issues.

 

Learning Outcome 6

Be able to organise the resource requirements for work on electrical systems and equipment

Assessment criteria

  1. Organise provision of resources
  2. Confirm that materials available are:
    1. the right type
    2. fit for purpose
    3. in the correct quantity
    4. suitable for work to be completed cost-efficiently
  3. Ensure that resources are undamaged at the point of delivery
  4. Demonstrate effective measures which ensure the safe and effective storage of materials, tools and equipment in the work location


Range

Resources:

  • materials
  • fixings
  • Plant
  • labour
  • tools

 

Evidence Requirements

Learning Outcomes 1 to 6: Auditable evidence sourced from a real working environment must be provided to illustrate that, the learner has demonstrated on two separate occasions they can implement practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment for the installation of electrical systems and equipment in accordance with the assessment criteria for each of the learning outcomes.

In the delivery of this unit an emphasis shall be made to the learner on the necessity to keep up to date with the latest standards, technologies and practices which relate to and affect the topics covered in this unit. This is then in keeping with good engineering practice.

Unit 108 – Terminate and Connect Conductors


Aim – 
This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence required to terminate and connect conductors and cables in electrical systems in accordance with approved industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations:

  • The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
  • The current edition of BS 7671
  • Health & Safety Act (1974)
  • Building Regulations (2000)


Learning Outcome 1

Prepare to terminate and connect cables and conductors

Assessment criteria

  1. Evaluate and apply appropriate procedures to include:
    1. selecting appropriate tools / equipment to enable termination and connection
    2. adopting appropriate PPE
    3. following a safe system of work (e.g. risk assessment, method statement, permit to work procedure)
  2. Assess and confirm it is safe to complete termination and connection in terms of:
    1. checking for presence of supply / carrying out safe isolation
    2. mechanical soundness of the electrical equipment to be connected to
    3. checking for unsafe situations.

 

Learning Outcome 2

Terminate and connect conductors and cables

Assessment criteria

  1. Terminate and connect cables and conductors in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, BS 7671, and any relevant drawing or specification. Assess four from the following:
    1. Single-core (singles)
    2. Multicore insulated
    3. PVC – PVC flat profile cable
    4. MICC
    5. Fire performance
    6. SWA cable
    7. GSWB galvanised steel wire braid
    8. Data
  2. Connect to electrical equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, BS 7ó71, and any relevant drawing or specification.
    Assess five from the following:
    1. Isolators / switches
    2. Socket outlets
    3. Distribution-boards / consumer control units
    4. Luminaires
    5. Electric motors / motor control equipment
    6. Overcurrent protective devices
    7. Earthing terminals
    8. Control panels
    9. Data socket outlets or data connections
    10. Fire detection / alarm components
    11. Other appropriate equipment (such as: heating system components)
  3. Terminate and connect conductors, using appropriate methods. Assess two from the following:
    1. screwing
    2. crimping
    3. soldering
    4. non-screw compression
    5. insulation displacement
  4. Ensure that terminations and connections are electrically and mechanically sound (e.g. by simple inspecting and testing terminations)
  5. Ensure cables have appropriate identification in accordance with BS 7671

Unit 110 – Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance


Aim
– This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence required to maintain electrical systems and equipment in accordance with approved industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations:

  • The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
  • The current edition of BS 7671
  • Health & Safety Act (1974)
  • Building Regulations (2000)


Learning Outcome 1

Prepare to carry out electrical maintenance

Assessment criteria

  1. Produce a maintenance work plan following best practice procedures to include:
    1. analysing the requirements of the task, (based on technical and engineering principles and know-how)
    2. planned shutdowns / isolations
    3. Health and Safety precautions (e.g. provision for release of stored and latent energy)
    4. permits to work
    5. organising tools, equipment and spare parts
    6. liaison with/co-ordination of work with other persons will be necessary
    7. time / cost-effectiveness
    8. a method statement (to include the appropriate best practice techniques / procedures / methods to undertake the maintenance activity).
  2. Use appropriate methods to communicate the plan/or key aspects of the planned work to relevant people such as other workers, colleagues and clients
  3. Perform maintenance duties effectively as part of a team (such as: with the employer, other workers etc)
  4. Assess and apply appropriate preparation procedures to include:
    1. adopting appropriate PPE
    2. obtaining authorisation to carry out the maintenance work (such as a permit to work)
    3. notifying relevant personnel of the maintenance work (other trades, users of equipment etc.)
    4. following risk assessments
  5. Select appropriate tools and equipment for the maintenance work:
    1. hand tools/power tools:
      – access equipment
      – calibrated test instruments together with leads to GS 38 (as appropriate)
      – positioning / lifting / jacking equipment
      – trolleys / hand-operated jacks
    2. following a safe system of work (e.g. working in accordance with a risk assessment and method statement)
    3. secure the work areas (fences, barriers, screens and warning signs)
  6. Ensure relevant shutdown procedures are followed and safe isolation has been carried out (e.g. electrical systems / pressurised systems (hydraulic / compressed air / water, gas))
  7. Assess and confirm secure storage facilities for tools, equipment, materials and components
  8. Confirm that all appropriate job information is available for use. Assess five from:
    1. maintenance schedules / specifications
    2. maintenance programmes
    3. drawings / diagrams
    4. regulatory documents (e.g. current version of BS 7671)
    5. method statements
    6. servicing records
    7. manufacturer’s instructions
    8. certificates of competency
    9. permits to work
    10. other relevant information
  9. Verify that proposed materials / equipment / components are in accordance with:
    1. industry requirements (best practice)
    2. the type of installation, its use, and the environment in which it is installed.
  10. Ensure permission for the proposed work has been given (e.g. from the client)

 

Learning Outcome 2

Carry out electrical maintenance

Assessment criteria

  1. Interpret the maintenance schedule/specification to accurately identify and locate electrical systems and equipment that is to be worked upon
  2. Use appropriate tools, equipment and materials for maintenance work
  3. Apply best practice work procedures which are appropriate for the type of maintenance activity being undertaken (planned preventative, breakdown, monitored)
  4. Apply best practice work procedures which are in accordance with:
    1. manufacturer’s instructions
    2. industry-approved practices
    3. maintenance schedules and specifications
  5. Complete documented maintenance procedures on electrical circuits / systems. Assess five from the following:
    1. Distribution systems
    2. Low voltage circuits
    3. Extra-low voltage circuits
    4. Lighting systems
    5. Heating and ventilating systems
    6. Air conditioning and refrigeration systems
    7. Drive systems
    8. Security systems
    9. Earthing systems
    10. Data communication / networking systems
    11. Other circuit / system
  6. Complete documented maintenance procedures on electrical equipment. Assess five from the following:
    1. Electrical plant, components and accessories
    2. Motors
    3. Motor control equipment
    4. Switchgear / distribution panels
    5. Control systems / components
    6. Contactors
    7. Power transmission mechanisms
    8. Luminaires / lamps
    9. Other relevant equipment
  7. Monitor the effectiveness of the maintenance activity against current industry best practice and technical principles
  8. Evaluate and apply the appropriate inspections, tests/checks to verify the maintenance work has been carried out in accordance with requirements
  9. Complete maintenance work in a professional manner. Assess one:
    1. within the timescale agreed by the person ordering the work
    2. advising the relevant person/s about any anticipated delays or about any further repairs that need to be carried out
  10. Complete maintenance records accurately and submit them to the relevant person/s
  11. Evaluate the effectiveness of the maintenance activity against current industry best practice and technical principles
  12. Make formal recommendations for the improvement of maintenance activities to the supervisor.

Unit 115 – Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification


Aim
– This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence required to diagnose and correct electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment in accordance with approved industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations:

  • The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
  • The current edition of BS 7671
  • Health & Safety Act (1974)
  • Building Regulations (2000)


Learning Outcome 1

Prepare to carry out fault diagnosis

Assessment criteria

  1. Check it is safe to carry out fault diagnosis
  2. Inform the relevant personnel of the fault diagnosis work (such as personnel on the premises, users of electrical equipment)
  3. Carry out the safe isolation procedure
  4. Evaluate and apply appropriate methods to ensure the safety of themselves and others when diagnosing and correcting electrical faults

 

Learning Outcome 2

Carry out fault diagnosis

Assessment criteria

  1. Communicate effectively with relevant personnel (e.g. customer, premises manager) to ascertain the nature of the fault
  2. Select and interpret appropriate documents (e.g. layout drawings, schematic diagrams etc) which relate to the electrical systems and equipment being worked upon
  3. Assess and communicate potential disruption that may be a consequence of fault diagnosis and correction work to relevant people, such as:
    1. Other workers / colleagues
    2. Customers / clients
  4. Carry out relevant inspections of electrical equipment analysing findings
  5. Confirm test instruments are fit for purpose, functioning correctly and are correctly calibrated
  6. Perform suitable diagnostic tests, based on engineering decision, to identify electrical faults. Assess three from the following:
    1. loss of supply
    2. overload
    3. short-circuit
    4. earth fault
    5. incorrect phase rotation
    6. high resistance joints / loose terminations
    7. component, accessory or equipment faults
    8. open circuit
    9. signal faults
  7. Use appropriate methods for locating faults including:
    1. using a logical approach
    2. using safe working practices
    3. interpretation of test readings
  8. Use appropriate instruments correctly to carry out fault diagnosis. Assess three of the following:
    1. Voltage indicator
    2. Low resistance ohmmeter
    3. Insulation resistance tester
    4. EFLI and PFC tester
    5. RCD tester
    6. Ammeter
    7. Phase rotation tester
    8. Other appropriate instrument

 

Learning Outcome 3

Carry out fault rectification

Assessment criteria

  1. Assess the appropriate repairs, removals and replacements and their implications with relevant people including one of the following:
    1. Other workers / colleagues
    2. Customers / clients
  2. Perform fault correction procedures correctly and safely using appropriate tools, equipment and material
  3. Assess and verify that replacement components and associated equipment maintain:
    1. ease of access to enable future maintenance
    2. compliance with relevant regulations
    3. compliance with manufacturer’s instructions / organisational procedures
  4. Apply appropriate procedures to ensure electrical equipment and components are left safe, in accordance with industry regulations, if the fault cannot be corrected immediately based on technical assessment
  5. Establish and perform an appropriate inspection and testing procedure to confirm that circuits / equipment / components are functioning correctly after completion of fault correction work
  6. Record test results and other appropriate information regarding the fault correction work clearly and accurately and report it to relevant people. Assess one of the following:
    1. Other workers / colleagues
    2. Customers / clients
    3. Representatives of other services.

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