I’ve seen mention of a new Experienced Worker Assessment for domestic electricians. How does this differ to the Experienced Worker Assessment that’s already been around for a few years?
The existing Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) is for electricians who are primarily working in commercial settings and is aligned to the Installation & Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship standard.
This new Domestic Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment is for those who work on/in domestic premises and therefore don’t have the access to the range of work that is included within the Installation & Maintenance EWA.
To be eligible for the assessment you’ll need to be currently working as a domestic electrician with at least three years’ experience. You must also hold at least a Level 2 electrical technical qualification. You’ll need to complete a ‘Skills Scan’, which helps you to check whether you have the relevant skills and knowledge to successfully complete the process.
Once you’re enrolled, you’ll need to complete the Domestic Electrician Experienced Worker Qualification, which comprises five practical performance units, plus the BS 7671:2018 and full Inspection & Testing qualification. If you’ve already got BS7671:2018 and the I&T qualification you won’t need to repeat these.
After you’ve gained the qualification you must then take the AM2ED assessment, which mirrors the AM2D End Point Assessment taken by Domestic Electrician apprentices at the end of their training. So all domestic electricians, whether new entrants or existing workers, are being assessed to the same industry standard.
With the increased focus from clients and customers on competence and skills, if you’ve never qualified to the industry Level 3 standard and want to gain an ECS gold card, the Domestic Electrician EWA is the recognised route to becoming fully qualified.
Get more details about the Domestic Electrician EWA pathway and learn how to apply here
