Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) Electrical Power Networks Engineer

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Key Facts

Level: 4
Duration: 36 months
Course Code: AP4XEPN
Cost - UK/EU: £undefined
Cost - Non EU: £undefined

Code: AP4XEPN

Electrical Power Network Engineer covers 6 roles: Asset Management Engineer, Planning Engineer, Design Engineer, Control Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer and Operational Delivery Engineer. They work within the power sector with other Engineers, sometimes specialist Engineers, to provide engineering solutions to solve complex electricity network scenarios in order to safely manage electricity supplies in normal and abnormal conditions. Using company/client network strategies, engineers undertake engineering activities to plan, manage, control, construct, replace, maintain and repair assets on the electricity network. They will work in engineering teams that may include Power Networks Craftspersons, senior Engineers and other business specialists, for example procurement, finance and telecommunications engineers.

They are responsible for the quality of their own work, possibly others’ and ensuring the work is completed safely, meets stakeholder quality, time, productivity and budget requirements, whilst maintaining the integrity and efficient running of the network.

Entry Requirements

  • Five GCSE’s at Grade C/4 (or above) including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science.
  • Level 3 qualification in Engineering or A Levels in Maths and Physics

Progression

Level 5 and level 6 Apprenticeship standards

Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering

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