An Electrical Power Protection and Plant Commissioning Engineer works across the electrical power sector in Power Generation, Power Transmission and Power Distribution. They install, conduct tests and commission protection systems and prove the integrity of other power system plant & equipment. They will be responsible for testing and commissioning on electrical power projects and ensure that the work is conducted safely and, reliably, meeting customer, quality, time and budget requirements.
Gateway Requirements
- The employer must be content that the apprentice is working at or above the occupational standard
- Achieved English and maths at level 2 or higher
- A work log to support the interview
The Assessment
- Knowledge assessment (2.5 hours, 20 short answer questions, weighting 20%)
- Technical interview, based on a work log compiled during the apprenticeship (2-3 hours, weighting 40%)
- An observation of practical work activities (typically 1 day, weighting 40%)
Overall Grading
- Fail, Pass, Distinction
Electrical Power Protection and Plant Commissioning Engineer Information
| Sector | Cross Industry |
| Standard Version | ST0162 v1.2 n/a |
| Assessment Plan Version | ST0162/V1.2 ST0162/V1.2 came into effect for apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 15 August 2023. The change that has been introduced is that the Structured Professional Review will be assessed by one independent assessor. Apprentices who started their apprenticeship before this date will be assessed in the Structured Professional Review by two independent assessors. |
| Funding | £21 000 |
| Duration | Typically 36 months before gateway plus 6 months EPA period |
| Price | (pulled from central repository) |
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