If you are interested in taking on an electrical apprentice, please register your interest, stating whether you would like information on a new apprentice or an out of work apprentice.

To request information on the Apprenticeship programme offered by BET, please complete our New Contractors Enquiry Form and email it back to us.

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The Advanced Modern Apprenticeship Consists of:

Application process
All application forms and pre-interview questionnaires are assessed. Providing applicants are successful at this stage, they will be invited to undergo initial assessment at BET.

An initial assessment
This comprises Key Skills diagnostic, colour vision assessment and interview.

Induction
One day induction programme covering apprenticeship scheme requirements, equal opportunities and health and safety.

'Off the job' training
Attendance on block release or day release at BET training centre of technology or college of Further Education, to study for City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 in Electrotechnical and Key Skills elements - application of number, communication and information technology.

'On the job' training
Training and work experience provided by the employer to gain competences towards NVQ level 3 this will be assessed and evidenced by BET's training officers.

BET training officers
BET training officers are responsible for the training, guidance and support of the young people in the completion of JIB Stage 1, 2 and 3 logbooks to form an NVQ Level 3 portfolio of evidence.

They also carry out NVQ assessment by direct observation and questioning onsite and assessment of JIB logbooks.

Regular assessments, reviews and mentoring on site, in the workplace and at BET/college are also carried out.

AM2 test
Practical skills test undertaken in the final year of training.

The Electrical Installation Training Scheme

The advanced apprenticeship lasts for four years (although previous experience and qualifications gained by the young person may reduce this). Training will be provided to enable completion of the NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Installation. Training will also include the City and Guilds 2357 Electrotechnical and the Key Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Information and Communication Technology, and, finally, the industry’s own practical performance assessment, the AM2 test, which is normally taken towards the end of the fourth year. An example of the timescale for delivery of training is shown below.

Year 1 – Stage 1
On the job training provided by the employer. Four 2 week blocks over the first year spent at BET training centre, working towards completion of City & Guilds 2357 knowledge units and Key Skills units.

The apprentice is required to keep a record of the ‘on the job’ training in the Stage 1 logbook.

Year 2 – Stage 2
On the job training continues with the employer. Further four 2 week blocks spent at BET training centre, working towards completion of City & Guilds 2357 knowledge unuts.

The apprentice continues to record the ‘on the job’ training in the Stage 2 logbook.

Year 3 – Stage 3
‘On the job’ training with employer leading to completion of Stage 3 logbook.

Year 4 – Stage 4
Continuing to gain ‘on the job’ experience with the employer. The apprentice will undertake the Practical Skills test, AM2.

Completion of City & Guilds levels 2 & 3, Keyskills, logbooks and AM2 skills test leads to NVQ Level 3 certification being applied for.

Once this certificate has been awarded an application for grading as an electrician can be applied for.