Apprenticeship - Level 3 Power Industry Overhead Linesperson Apprenticeship

Overhead linespersons work in the power industry for power utility owners, operators, or contractors.

They work on overhead line power distribution and transmission networks. Distribution lines carry electricity from a substation to consumers - residential and commercial. Transmission lines move electricity from a power plant or power station to the various substations. There are differences in equipment and working procedures between the two networks.

The Office of gas and electricity markets (Ofgem) regulates the industry.

You will develop relevant knowledge and skills delivered by experienced tutors on a block-week basis combined with practical work-based experience.

Delivery will entail a combination of work-based learning with the help of an assessor and learning at the College.

Once the apprentice has completed all required elements and satisfied the off-the-job training requirements of the Employer Gateway, an End Point Assessment will take place.

You will need to be employed in a relevant job prior to enrolment.

Candidates ideally require GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Upon completion there are several options including a HNC/HND, higher or degree apprenticeship.