Electrical contractors are being urged to give their views on a revised training standard for electrotechnical apprentices. Following a Government review of apprenticeships in 2013, the electrotechnical apprenticeship is currently being assessed to ensure it meets employer needs and provides learners with the right level of competence.
A revised standard, drawn up by a group of industry employers and led by the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), has been drafted and is currently up for consultation to allow the wider industry to view the recommendations and comment on their suitability.
Participants are being invited to comment on areas such as the duration of the apprenticeship, what an apprentice should be able to do on completion, and the specific knowledge and skills they need to gain during the training programme.
The consultation takes the form of a ten-minute online survey to complete after reviewing the two-page revised standard.
“It’s essential that employers take a look at the new standard to see what it involves,” said Paul McNaughton, Managing Director of Oxford based Electrical Contractor Darke and Taylor. “If you employ apprentices, or are thinking about employing apprentices, this new standard will have an impact on your business. A few minutes now could make all the difference to your future workforce.”
The consultation closes on the 3rd February. To view the revised standard and have your say, visit www.theiet.org/trailblazers or the on-line survey HERE