National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Switchgear Fitter) (Level 3)

This qualification is for switchgear fitters employed in the manufacture, testing and installation of electric switchboards. It is typically gained towards the end of a two to three year traineeship. The qualification builds on the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 0174] which covers basic theory and safety practices for the electrical industry.

The qualification covers the following skills:
. knowledge of switchboard components and drawings;
. use and maintenance of specialised tools and fixings;
. assembly, wiring, and testing of switchboards;
. fabrication and installation of busbars;
. safe handling of switchboards and switchgear;
. installation of switchboard earthing systems and shrouding;
. switchboard testing.

Although this qualification is not the intended pathway to becoming an electrician, some people may wish to pursue this possibility. In that case, they will already have gained the first step, ie the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 0174]. In addition, the Level 3 switchboard standards in this qualification will satisfy the elective component of the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Electrician for Registration) (Level 4) [Ref: 1195].

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