Summary
As an Apprentice Power Industry Distribution Cable Jointer, you will work closely with experienced engineers, focusing on high-voltage and low-voltage cables. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience and technical knowledge in the power industry while contributing to renewable energy infrastructure.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Power industry distribution cable jointer (level 3)
Hours
TBC
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
2 years 6 months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Cable Jointing & Installation: Assist in the preparation, installation, and jointing of high-voltage and low-voltage cables, ensuring they are correctly connected, insulated, and meet all technical standards
* Substation & Network Build: Support the design and construction of electrical substations, distribution networks, and connections for renewable energy projects such as solar farms and battery storage systems
* Maintenance & Repair: Learn to maintain and repair electrical cables and equipment, ensuring continuous safe operation and optimal performance of distribution systems
* Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict health and safety protocols and ensure all work is completed in compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
* Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis: Assist with diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical distribution systems, using testing equipment to identify issues and ensure rapid resolution
* Training & Development: Participate in structured apprenticeship training, gaining knowledge and practical skills in cable jointing techniques, electrical systems, and renewable energy technologies
* Documentation & Reporting: Assist in recording work activities, maintaining accurate project documentation, and reporting progress to senior engineers and supervisors
* Team Collaboration: Work closely with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards
* Learning New Techniques: Continuously improve your technical expertise in cable jointing and power distribution systems by participating in hands-on learning and technical workshops
Where you’ll work
28 NORMAN ROAD
LONDON
SE10 9QX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
EA TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Your training course
Power industry distribution cable jointer (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Review drawings, instructions or information to understand the task for example, work instructions, complex wiring diagrams, design specifications, utility plans, on-line search documents.
* Prioritise and plan work with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
* Identify and organise resources to complete tasks.
* Receive and clear a safety document (permit to work). Brief a working party.
* Report or escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
* Identify apparatus to be worked on.
* Interpret network schematic diagrams and geographic records to identify running arrangements.
* Identify hazards and risks and apply control measures.
* Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Carry out visual inspection to identify evidence of overhead services and buried utilities. Use electronic locating equipment. Mark the position of services and sub-structures on the work site.
* Apply measures to leave power work environments in a safe condition.
* Respond in the event of an emergency first aid situation including situations where there is electrical risk.
* Conduct plant or vehicle checks.
* Segregate waste for reuse, recycling, and waste transfer.
* Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
* Apply security measures.
* Select, check, prepare, use or operate, and store personal tools and equipment.
* Set up spiking gun.
* Install cables and apply protection.
* Follow live working procedures.
* Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE insulated, PVC sheathed, and paper insulated lead sheath) for low voltage cable networks using cable connectors including fitting and terminating services into cut outs. Apply system earthing connections and joint protection.
* Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE and paper insulated) using joint kits on high voltage cables up to 11kv operating voltage. Apply joint protection.
* Receive phasing colours for HV jointing tasks and interpret phasing diagrams.
* Make and break live conductor connections on LV underground networks.
* Perform testing procedures before and after making and breaking connections.
* Identify fault. Test to find the fault condition.
* Conduct fault diagnosis on underground cable networks to identify underlying cause.
* Make recommendations for the repair or restoration of plant or apparatus based on the findings of diagnostic procedures.
* Erect and maintain signing, lighting and guarding.
* Monitor works using mechanical excavators (banksman).
* Inspect excavation arrangements before work for safe access and egress.
* Identify areas for improvement. For example, in relation to quality, cost, time, safety, and environmental impact.
* Apply team working principles.
* Communicate with others to give and receive information for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
* Record information.
* Produce or amend documents for example, handover notes, procedures, reports.
* Use digital and information technology. Follow cyber security requirements. Comply with GDPR.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
* Review drawings, instructions or information to understand the task for example, work instructions, complex wiring diagrams, design specifications, utility plans, on-line search documents.
* Prioritise and plan work with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
* Identify and organise resources to complete tasks.
* Receive and clear a safety document (permit to work). Brief a working party.
* Report or escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
* Identify apparatus to be worked on.
* Interpret network schematic diagrams and geographic records to identify running arrangements.
* Identify hazards and risks and apply control measures.
* Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Carry out visual inspection to identify evidence of overhead services and buried utilities. Use electronic locating equipment. Mark the position of services and sub-structures on the work site.
* Apply measures to leave power work environments in a safe condition.
* Respond in the event of an emergency first aid situation including situations where there is electrical risk.
* Conduct plant or vehicle checks.
* Segregate waste for reuse, recycling, and waste transfer.
* Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
* Apply security measures.
* Select, check, prepare, use or operate, and store personal tools and equipment.
* Set up spiking gun.
* Install cables and apply protection.
* Follow live working procedures.
* Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE insulated, PVC sheathed, and paper insulated lead sheath) for low voltage cable networks using cable connectors including fitting and terminating services into cut outs. Apply system earthing connections and joint protection.
* Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE and paper insulated) using joint kits on high voltage cables up to 11kv operating voltage. Apply joint protection.
* Receive phasing colours for HV jointing tasks and interpret phasing diagrams.
* Make and break live conductor connections on LV underground networks.
* Perform testing procedures before and after making and breaking connections.
* Identify fault. Test to find the fault condition.
* Conduct fault diagnosis on underground cable networks to identify underlying cause.
* Make recommendations for the repair or restoration of plant or apparatus based on the findings of diagnostic procedures.
* Erect and maintain signing, lighting and guarding.
* Monitor works using mechanical excavators (banksman).
* Inspect excavation arrangements before work for safe access and egress.
* Identify areas for improvement. For example, in relation to quality, cost, time, safety, and environmental impact.
* Apply team working principles.
* Communicate with others to give and receive information for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
* Record information.
* Produce or amend documents for example, handover notes, procedures, reports.
* Use digital and information technology. Follow cyber security requirements. Comply with GDPR.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths, English and Science (grade A to C or Grade 9 to 5)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Creative
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Applicants must be 18 + due to site based work regulations