Your Questions Answered
What are Key/Essential Skills?
In order to complete the ETT Electrical Apprenticeship NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation programme, you to have Essential Skills in:
- Numeracy - Level 2
- Literacy - Level 2
- ICT - Level 1
By gaining Key/Essential Skills qualifications you can demonstrate the ability to perform more effectively at work.
Who needs to undertake Essential Skills?
All apprentices must undertake Essential Skills at Level 1 or 2, unless they meet the following criteria:
- hold A/AS Level or GCSE Grade A* - C in English or English Literature, Mathematics or ICT
- hold Key/Essential Skills at a level required within their NVQ Framework, within five years prior to starting the ETT Apprenticeship programme
How do I get paid?
Your employer is responsible for your wages. Wage rates are determined by the Joint Industry Board (JIB) for the Electrical Contracting Industry. Normally, an employer will increase your wages on successful completion of each stage of training.
