Apprenticeships for occupations in the Consumer Electrical & Electronic Products Sector are designed to meet the industry’s competence requirements.

All roles detailed in this framework are likely to fit into Standard Occupational Code (SOC): 21 This framework document contains two occupation pathways at two different levels: Foundation Level 2 Framework

Consumer Electrical & Electronic Products

The Foundation Level 2 framework provides an opportunity for new entrants to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in an established industry, and for employers and apprentices to benefit from this structured learning and assessment programme.

Successful completion of this Foundation Level 2 framework reflect the ability to select and use relevant knowledge, ideas, skills and procedures to complete well defined tasks and address straightforward problems. They include taking responsibility for completing tasks and procedures, and exercising autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance. Successful candidates then have the option to further develop their skills, knowledge and competence by progressing onto the Apprenticeship Level 3 framework.

Job roles

Consumer Electrical & Electronic Products Installer

Consumer Electrical & Electronic Products Module Faults Repairer

In order to demonstrate the industry recognised level of competence reflected by this Foundation Level 2 framework it is expected the minimum duration for its completion will be no less than 24 months.

Apprenticeship Level 3 Framework

Consumer Electrical & Electronic Products

Progression into this framework is considered by employers to normally be for those who have already completed a Foundation Level 2 framework in Consumer Electrical & Electronic Products, or for individuals with comparable experience and knowledge. The structured learning and assessment programme of this framework will enhance the skills and knowledge of the entrant to the benefit of employers and apprentices alike.

Successful completion of this Apprenticeship Level 3 framework reflect the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that, while well defined, have a measure of complexity. They include taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within parameters. They also reflect awareness of different perspectives or approaches within an area of study or work.

Job roles

Consumer Electrical & Electronic Products Component Faults Repairer

In order to demonstrate the industry recognised level of competence reflected by this Apprenticeship Level 3 framework it is expected the minimum duration for its completion will be no less than 24 months.

If applying Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for competence, knowledge or Essential Skills Wales then the Apprenticeship programme must be tailored to allow the apprentice to undertake new learning to a higher level and to develop new skills.