Qualification

Specification
EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
Qualification Number: 601/7345/2

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Table of Contents
1.0 About EAL.................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Introduction to the Qualification .................................................................................... 3
3.0 Qualification Structure .................................................................................................. 5
4.0 Centre and Qualification Approval ................................................................................ 7
5.0 Profiles and Requirements ........................................................................................... 8
6.0 Assessment ............................................................................................................... 13
7.0 Quality Control of Assessments ................................................................................. 20
Appendix 1: Unit Summaries ............................................................................................... 21
Appendix 2: Centre Exam Specifications............................................................................. 29
Appendix 3: Learner Registration and Certification ............................................................. 37

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1.0 About EAL
For over fifty years, EAL has been the specialist awarding organisation for engineering,
manufacturing, building services and related sectors. Developed to the highest technical
standards, our qualifications reflect ever-changing industry and regulatory needs. We
support the providers of our qualifications with an unparalleled level of service to ensure that
learners are well prepared to take the next step in their journeys, whether study, an
apprenticeship or work.

Through industry partnerships with EAL centres and training providers, decades of
experience supporting our core sectors, and our role as part of the Enginuity Group, we have
built unrivalled knowledge and understanding of employer skills needs. As a result, EAL’s
skills solutions, including apprenticeship End-Point Assessment, External Quality Assurance
and qualifications are respected and chosen by employers to deliver real lifelong career
benefits for all our learners. That’s why in the last ten years, 1.2 million people across the UK
have taken EAL qualifications.

1.1 Equal Opportunities and Diversity

EAL expects its centres to enable learners to have equal access to training and assessment
for qualifications in line with equalities legislation. Further details can be located in the EAL
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy:
http://www.eal.org.uk/centre-support/centre-support/policies-and-important-documents

1.2 Customer Experience and Feedback

Customer Experience is a fundamental part of EAL’s commitment to you. EAL aims to
ensure that all customers receive a high-quality efficient service. We are always interested in
feedback and if you have any comments or feedback on our qualifications, products or
services, please contact the Customer Experience team:

EAL Customer Experience

Tel: +44 (0)1923 652 400
Email: [email protected]

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2.0 Introduction to the Qualification
What is this qualification?
This qualification forms part of an industry recognised apprenticeship for electrical
apprentices. It covers the skills and knowledge needed by an electrician (installation or
maintenance). To demonstrate occupational competence the learner must also complete the
AM2S.
It is only for apprentices.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This qualification and the AM2 is NOT a recognised route for an ECS
card.

Who is this qualification for?

• Apprentices who are working towards becoming become a competent electrician (by
completion of this qualification and the AM2S)
• Those wishing to pursue a career in the electrotechnical/building services sector, and
who are undertaking an electrotechnical apprenticeship.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification comprises of knowledge and performance units, which between them
cover health, safety, and environmental considerations, organising and overseeing,
terminating, and connecting, inspection, testing and commissioning; fault diagnosis and
rectification, electrical scientific principles, BS 7671; electrical design; and electrical
maintenance.
It requires occupational evidence from the workplace. Both installation and maintenance
electricians will undertake the same knowledge units; thus, streamlining delivery at centres.
Unit 08 (Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies) has two graded assessments;
however, the highest grade possible for the qualification is a Pass. Please refer to Section 6
for more information.

Only for new apprentices registered from 04.09.23: In England there is a requirement to
evidence work from non-dwelling locations for specified performance units. Please refer to
Section 6, for full details.

2.1 Support for this Qualification

This qualification:
• is regulated at Level 3
• is supported by the IET
• forms part of an industry recognised apprenticeship standard.

2.2 Achievement of the Qualification

The qualification is awarded when all units for the qualification have been achieved. The
Centre will then be able to apply for the learner’s certificate. The learner will also receive a
Certificate of Unit Credit, listing all the achieved units.
The overall grading for this qualification is Pass (or Fail) only.

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2.3 Qualification Support Materials
The following materials are available for this qualification:
• Delivery Packs
• Learner Packs
• Assessor Packs
• Knowledge Assessment Documents
• Amendment Document
• RPL/RPA Guidance.
All materials can be accessed by EAL registered Centres from the EAL website:
www.eal.org.uk

2.4 Progression Opportunities

The qualification relates to various electrotechnical qualifications including:
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical
Installations
• EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification, and
Reporting
• EAL Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspections and Testing of Electrical Equipment
(PAT)
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical
Energy Storage Systems
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle
Charging Points
• EAL Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations.

Learners may also be able to progress to other appropriate further or higher-level study.
Further information can be obtained from the EAL Website or alternatively contact:
EAL Customer Experience
Tel: +44 (0)1923 652 400
Email: [email protected]

2.5 Sustainability and Other EAL Qualifications

EAL has a range of qualifications that may be of interest including other products relating to
sustainability.
Please see the EAL website for further details.

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3.0 Qualification Structure
3.1 Rule of Combination
This qualification will be obtained by the learner once they have completed the mandatory
units and one of the optional pathway performance units. This diploma has 745 guided
learning hours (GLH) and a Total Qualification Time (TQT) 866 hours. This is notational time
required by the learner to complete the qualification.
The learner must complete the relevant knowledge units prior to the performance units.
To demonstrate occupational competence the learner must also achieve the AM2S.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Units: NETK3-06A, NETP3-05A and NETP3-04A have been added to
the qualification for registrations from 04.09.23 (C Suffix on registration code).
Learners registered prior to this date will be working toward earlier unit equivalents (NETK3-
06, and NETP3-04, 05), and must complete the version of the qualification and related units
they have been registered on.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit NETK3-18ED3 has been added to the qualification for all new
registrations from 12.08.2024 (D Suffix on registration code). This replaces the previous
C suffix registration code and incorporates the units changes to NETK3-04A, NETK3-05A
and NETK3-06A.
See Appendix 3: Learner Registration and Certification for details on BS 7617 Amendment 3
pathway transfer options for learners already registered on previous qualification versions.

Mandatory Knowledge Units:

Ofqual
EAL Code Unit Title GLH
Code
Understand Health, Safety and Environmental
NETK3-01 65 H/507/7334
Considerations
Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical
NETK3-03 40 K/507/7335
Work Activities
Understand Design and Installation Practices
NETK3-04 170 M/507/7336
and Procedures
Understand Terminations and Connections of
NETK3-05 93 T/507/7337
Conductors

NETK3-06A Inspection, Testing and Commissioning 80 A/650/7479

NETK3-07 Understand Fault Diagnosis and Rectification 32 F/507/7339

NETK3-08 Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies 115 T/507/7340

Understand the Requirements for Electrical

NETK3-18ED3 70 R/651/2451
Installations BS 7671:2018 (2024)

Continued

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Mandatory Performance Units:

Ofqual
EAL Code Unit Title GLH
Code
Understand Health, Safety and Environmental
NETP3-01 10 F/507/7342
Considerations
Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical
NETP3-03 12 J/507/7343
Work Activities
Understand Terminations and Connections of
NETP3-05A 12 Y/650/7478
Conductors

NETP3-06 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning 16 R/507/7345

NETP3-07 Understand Fault Diagnosis and Rectification 10 Y/507/7346

Learners are to select ONE optional performance unit from the following:

Ofqual
EAL Code Unit Title GLH
Code
Apply Design and Installation Practices and
NETP3-04A 20 T/650/7477
Procedures
Apply Practices and Procedures for
NETP3-09 20 H/507/7348
Maintenance

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4.0 Centre and Qualification Approval
Centres wishing to deliver the qualification will need to comply with this Qualification
Specification and EAL’s centre recognition criteria. Centres must also put in place the
appropriate physical and human resources and administration systems to effectively run the
qualification.
Please refer to Section 5 for the requirements of centre staff involved in the delivery of the
qualification.

For existing EAL centres to put the qualification on your centre remit:
To add the qualification to your centre qualification remit, create and complete a qualification
approval application form in Smarter Touch and submit to EAL.

For non EAL centres to gain centre approval to run the qualification:
Please contact the EAL Customer Experience Team:

EAL Customer Experience

Tel: +44 (0)1923 652 400
Email: [email protected]

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5.0 Profiles and Requirements
5.1 Staff Responsible for Registering and Certification of Learners
Centres are required to appoint a suitable member of staff who can take responsibility for
registering learners onto qualifications, submitting entries for assessments to EAL, and
taking receipt of external assessment procedures (if appropriate). They may also be
responsible for applying to EAL for learner certificates. The role may be undertaken by the
same person who undertakes quality assurance.

5.2 Teaching Staff

Teachers/instructors involved with the delivery of the knowledge units must demonstrate an
understanding of the topics/technical content in this qualification. As a minimum they must
have achieved a relevant technical qualification to at least level 3 which covers the key
topics in this qualification.

Examples of evidence for this are: City & Guilds Level 2 plus Level 3 Certificates in Electrical
Installation Part One and Part Two or EAL L3 Diploma in Electrotechnical Services. Other
electrical engineering qualifications such as OND, or HNC/D etc. An example of not meeting
this requirement is by only holding a L2 VRQ or a L3 Award – as clearly this person has not
demonstrated technical/academic ability to the level of the qualification being delivered.

Teachers/instructors of practical work should in addition to the above be technically skilled

for their instruction. This can be evidenced for example though a CV, JIB grading at an
appropriate grade, membership of an institution e.g., EngTech, TMIET, MIET.

Teaching staff will also:

• be working towards an appropriate teaching/training qualification
or
• hold an appropriate teaching/training qualification
o Suitable qualifications include Cert Ed, PCET or Learning and Development
trainer units. This must be to a minimum of Level 3 standard.

Teacher CPD
Teachers/Instructors must be able to demonstrate evidence of being up to date with the
electrical industry. This can be evidenced for example by either accessing trade publications,
undertaking updates to wiring regulations or other courses of learning, attending networking
events relevant to this qualification and/or attending industry events.
It is imperative that records are kept of all such CPD opportunities/occasions. Evidence of
CPD will be sought by the External Quality Assurer for all approved teaching staff at the
centre.

5.3 Learners
This qualification is only for apprentices.
There are no formal academic entry requirements for the qualification; however, Centres
should ensure that the learner has the potential to achieve the qualification.

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Learners must have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy to complete the learning
outcomes and assessments.
Centres should make learners with particular requirements aware of the content of the
qualification and they should be given every opportunity to successfully complete the
qualification. EAL will consider any reasonable suggestions for, and from, those with
disabilities that would help them to achieve the learning outcomes without compromising the
standards required.

Age Restrictions
Learners must be at least 16 years old.

5.4 Assessors
The centre must provide EAL with the names of any teachers, trainers or other individuals
who will undertake internal assessment (referred to as assessors), so that these can be
approved prior to them carrying out an assessment role. They must satisfy all awarding
organisation requirements.

Assessors must have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ occupational experience within the area they are assessing
• knowledge and understanding of the assessment criteria they are assessing
• knowledge and understanding of the qualification structure, content and assessment
components
• an understanding of the assessment process.

Assessors will also:

• be occupationally competent electricians
o This can be evidenced by the assessor holding a relevant electrotechnical
NVQ L3* and/or having registration with the JIB as ‘Approved Electrician’
status or EngTech status via the IET.
o *Assessors who qualified before NVQs were developed should provide
evidence of how they are occupationally competent (such as through a CV
together with any relevant references).
and
• be working towards an appropriate assessment qualification
o ‘Candidate assessors’ who are working towards their assessor qualifications
must be countersigned by a qualified assessor.
o Candidate assessors must have a clear action plan for achieving the
assessor qualification.
o Assessor approval will be withdrawn if a relevant qualification has not been
attained within 18 months.
or
• hold an appropriate assessment qualification
o This must be to a minimum of Level 3 standard such as the L3 CAVA.
Assessors that hold earlier qualifications, such as D32, D33 or TQFE/TQSE, must also have
evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to demonstrate compliance with
the current assessor standards.

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There will be instances where the teaching staff will also take on the role of the internal
assessors. In such cases, the member of staff must be able to demonstrate that they satisfy
the requirements of both teaching staff and assessor criteria.

Assessor CPD
Assessors must be able to demonstrate evidence of being up to date with the electrical
industry. The occupational competence of assessors must be updated on a regular basis
and be periodically confirmed with CPD via the Assessment Centre. Evidence of CPD will
be sought by the External Quality Assurer for all approved Assessors at the centre.
It is the responsibility of each assessor to identify and make use of opportunities for CPD,
such as industry conferences, access to trade journals, and Professional Body/Trade
Association events, at least on an annual basis to enhance and upgrade their professional
development and technical knowledge. It is imperative that records are kept of all such CPD
opportunities/occasions and that they provide evidence of cascading such technical
knowledge and industry intelligence to all relevant colleagues.

5.5 Markers: Technical Competence

Where centre-based assessments are marked by a person who does not come into the
assessor category, the marker must have auditable technical competence in the subject. As
an example, for a scientific based assessment the person may have auditable competency
in that subject area but not necessarily electrotechnical installation or maintenance.
Examples of electrotechnical (occupational) competency are detailed under the
requirements for assessors.

5.6 Internal Quality Assurers

The centre must provide EAL with the names of any teachers, trainers or other individuals
who will undertake internal quality assurance, so that these can be approved prior to them
carrying out this role.

The focus of internal quality assurance for this qualification is:

• the quality assurance of assessment procedures, including standardisation of
assessment practice across different assessors within the centre
• internal standardisation of marking and moderation of learner marks awarded for the
units within the qualification.

Internal quality assurance staff must:

• be familiar with the occupation(s) covered by this qualification
• have knowledge and understanding of the qualification structure and content
• understand the assessment process and the role of quality assurance.

Internal quality assurance staff must also:

• be working towards an appropriate verification qualification
or
• hold an appropriate qualification, such as the ‘Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality
Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice’, or the ‘Level 4 Certificate in
Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice’.

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Quality assurance staff who hold earlier qualifications (D34 or V1) should have CPD
evidence to the most current standards.

Quality assurance staff are also required to have a minimum of occupational experience
evidenced by having a building services engineering related qualification or proven sector
competence and/or experience, plus access to relevant ‘occupational expertise’, which will
enable them to conduct their quality assurance role appropriately. This evidence and access
to ‘occupational expertise’ is quality assured by EAL.

CPD of internal quality assurance staff

The occupational experience of internal quality assurance staff must be updated on a regular
basis and be periodically confirmed with CPD via the Assessment Centre. This will be quality
assured by EAL.
It is the responsibility of each internal quality assurance staff member to identify and make
use of opportunities for CPD, such as industry conferences, access to trade journals, and
Professional Body/Trade Association events, at least on an annual basis to enhance and
upgrade their professional development and technical knowledge. It is imperative that
records are kept of all such CPD opportunities/occasions and that they provide evidence of
cascading such technical knowledge and industry intelligence to all relevant colleagues.

5.7 Expert Witnesses

Where “Expert Witnesses” are used in the assessment process identified above, they must
be sector-competent individuals who can attest to the learner’s performance in the
workplace.

It is not necessary for expert witnesses to hold an assessor qualification, as a qualified

assessor must assess the performance evidence provided by an expert witness. Evidence
from expert witnesses must meet the tests of validity, reliability, authenticity, and sufficiency.

Expert witnesses will need to demonstrate:

• They have relevant current knowledge of industry working practices and techniques
• That they have no conflict of interest in the outcome of their evidence

5.8 Staff Invigilating Onscreen Examinations

Members of staff with responsibility for invigilating onscreen examinations must know,
understand and comply with the ‘Procedures for Conducting the Exam Component within
EAL Qualifications’ (EAF1), which is published by EAL.

These members of staff must also:

• have experience in conducting and controlling exam sessions
or
• be supervised by an individual experienced in conducting and controlling exam
sessions.
Note: A teacher/tutor who has prepared the learners for the subject of the exam must not be
the sole supervisor at any time during an exam for that subject(s).

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5.9 Physical Resources
Safe working is a key consideration and all practical activities conducted within the centre
must be subject to up-to-date risk assessments. All learners must be properly supervised
and wear the correct personal protective equipment. Arrangements for first aid and
emergency action in case of accident must be in place.
For the practical assessments, the required resources are detailed within the associated
documentation (available from EAL website).

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6.0 Assessment
6.1 Introduction
The learner must pass ALL assessments to achieve the qualification.
The assessment of this qualification involves the following aspects:

Knowledge Units
Centre-marked
EAL Code Unit Title On-screen Exam
Assessment
Understand Health, 25 question MC
Safety and exam Practicals: 01A, 01B,
NETK3-01
Environmental 01C and 01D
Considerations Closed book

Understand How to Plan 45 question MC Design Project: 04A or

NETK3-03 and Oversee Electrical exam 04B
Work Activities Covers: Section 1 covers Unit 4 -
• Unit 3 - LOs 1 LOs 4, 5 and 8
and 3
Section 2 covers Unit 3 -
Understand Design and • Unit 4 - LOs LO 2
NETK3-04 Installation Practices and 1, 2, 3, 6 and
(Note only one of the
Procedures 7
projects needs to be
Open book completed)

Understand Terminations 20 question MC

exam Practicals: 05A, 05B,
NETK3-05 and Connections of
05C and 05D
Conductors Closed book
40 question MC
Inspection, Testing and exam
NETK3-06A Practical 06A
Commissioning
Closed book
Understand Fault 30 question MC
NETK3-07 Diagnosis and exam Practical 07
Rectification Closed book
Practical 08A
40 question MC (Transformers)
Electrical Scientific exam Controlled Knowledge
NETK3-08 Principles and ETK08A* for LOs Assessment
Technologies 1-6 (Written exam)
Closed book ETK08B* for LOs 7-12
Closed book
Understand the 60 question MC
NETK3- Requirements for exam N/A
18ED3 Electrical Installations BS
7671:2018 (2024) Open book

Note: * Examinations ETK08A and ETK08B are graded on the first attempt only: Pass,
Merit, Distinction, or Refer. Any resitting will only be subject to a Pass grade maximum.
Practical assessment contributes to approximately 50% of the assessments within the
qualification.

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Performance Units
• Locally assessed. (EAL will carry out verification and continuous monitoring via EQA
visits to quality assure these)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The learner must complete the relevant knowledge units prior to the
associated performance units.

General
Learners must achieve ALL components for the qualification to be awarded. If learners are
unsuccessful in one or more of the assessment components, then the overall result for the
qualification will be ‘referred’ and a certificate will not be awarded.

With the exception of the first attempt for the NETK3-08 on-screen exam and controlled
knowledge written exam, assessments are graded Pass (or Refer) only.
The qualification is graded Pass or Fail only, but the two results from theory tests for
NETK3-08 (on-screen exam and written controlled knowledge paper) will appear on the
learner’s Certificate of Unit Credit.

The following table indicates the knowledge unit assessment components that are included
in the qualification, and for each component:
• Who is responsible for setting and marking the component
• How the component is quality assured

Assessment Set Marked Method of quality assurance

component by by Internal External
Verification and
On-screen
EAL EAL Exam invigilation continuous monitoring
exam1
via EQA visits
On-going
Verification and
Centre-marked standardisation within
EAL Centre continuous monitoring
assessment2 the Centre
via EQA visits
(Including moderation)
1
Refer to Section 6.2 External Assessment (On-screen Exam).
2
Refer to Section 6.3 Centre Marked Assessment.

6.2 External Assessment (On-Screen Exam)

Key Points
• The external examinations are available on demand
• See Appendix 2 Centre Exam Specifications details on time, number of questions
and learning outcome coverage for each examination.

The exams must be undertaken by the learner under controlled conditions as specified by
EAL. Refer to ‘EAF1 – EAL Policy – Instructions for Conducting Examinations within EAL
Qualifications’ and relating guidance in EAL Smarter Touch.

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Resitting external assessment (on-screen exam)
Learners who fail to achieve a pass will be permitted to resit the exam after feedback and
appropriate tuition has taken place.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The on-screen exam as part of NETK3-08 is graded on the first
attempt only: Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Refer. Any resitting will only be subject to a Pass
grade maximum.
For this exam there are two versions available:
• 08A (First Attempt): Learners should be entered for this on their first attempt only
• 08A (Resit): For learners who need to re-sit the exam.

The resits for externally set and marked exams will be subject to the current published
charges.

6.3 Centre Marked Assessment

General information regarding conducting controlled internal assessment can be found in the
document ‘EAL Guidance for Controlled Internal Assessment marked by the Centre’ with
specific guidance referenced from or contained within this qualification specification.
Internal assessment includes practical and/or knowledge assessments. These assessments
are set by EAL and marked by members of the delivery team at the Centre (see profiles of
Assessors and Markers in Section 5). All assessment decisions are then subject to internal
standardisation and external quality assurance.
Centres should maintain an assessment and feedback record for each learner, which details
the evidence evaluated and the feedback given to the learner. This should include all
documents and feedback for every assessment attempt. These records must be made
available to the EQA upon request.
Centres are responsible for ensuring that centre marked assessments are suitably controlled
to ensure that assessment decisions are valid and reliable, and that work submitted for
assessment by learners is prepared and produced by them independently, without
assistance from others, and free of plagiarism. Centres must impose necessary restrictions
on learners to ensure this.
Further guidance on assessment is provided within the knowledge assessment documents,
further support documents are also available on Smarter Touch.

Specific Guidance - Controlled internal assessment marked by the Centre

Assessor pack
The Assessor Packs contain relevant information for Centre staff to use as
reference/guidance. These documents must not be shared with learners as they may
contain confidential information for Centre staff only.

Learner pack
The Learner Packs relate to the individual practical and knowledge assessments. They
contain instruction, feedback forms and marking checklists for each assessment. Learners
will require access to each document when they are ready to be assessed. Assessors
should issue the relevant Learner Pack to the Learner. These documents must be
controlled by the assessor and provided to the learner as and when required but not

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retained by the learner. All assessment documentation must be retained by the Assessor
and/or Internal Quality Assurer within the controlled environment, unless where otherwise
specified. Centres must ensure that the assessment criteria information is only made
available to a learner during the active part of the assessment.
Learners must be appropriately supervised when undertaking the practical and knowledge
assessments. The level of supervision must be sufficient to safeguard the learners’ health
and safety, and ensure the evidence generated is attributable to the Learner.

Assessment decisions
Assessors are responsible for making assessment decisions in accordance with the
assessment criteria detailed in the relevant specification and guidance documents. Assessor
comments should also provide evidence indicating why assessment decisions have been
awarded. This will facilitate the standardisation of assessment decisions within the Centre
and enable the moderator to check that assessment decisions are in line with the
assessment criteria. Comments for further learner development should be included with
feedback.
Centre assessors should allocate a mark for the assessment for each learner using the
Assessment Checklist provided. No other sources of information should be used to make
judgements about the quality and sufficiency of the evidence.
All materials should be retained securely and confidentially by the Centre, in accordance
with EAL policy.

Retaking centre marked assessments

Learners are permitted to retake the centre marked assessments post feedback and after
any appropriate training/learning has taken place.

Standardisation of internal assessments

Members of the internal quality assurance team at the centre have an important role to play
in ensuring that internal assessment is standardised. In particular, they should work with
assessors to ensure that the correct procedures are being followed at all times, and to
ensure that assessment decisions taken by different assessors are consistent, fair and
reliable.

Key activities will include:

• meeting with assessors (individually and collectively) throughout the course to
discuss quality assurance, standardisation matters and provide support/guidance
where needed
• observing assessors and giving them feedback to help improve their assessment
technique
• sampling learner evidence across different learner cohorts to ensure that appropriate
standards have been met
• arranging cross-marking of learner work to compare results and agree benchmarks.

Moderation of centre marked assessments

Moderation is required to ensure that assessment staff are making accurate, consistent
judgements against learning outcomes and assessment judgements made for any learner
are accurate, fair and comparable with those made for all other learners.
Internal moderation should be conducted by all centres that undertake assessment and
marking of assessments on behalf of EAL. The moderation process may sit as a feature of

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the Centre’s internal quality assurance process. Internal quality assurers must ensure this
requirement is followed for centre marked assessments.
As part of Centre engagements, a review of internal moderation records and external
moderation of assessments may take place. Your assigned AO moderator may be different
from your assigned Centre EQA depending on the qualifications and units you deliver.
Further detail, including internal moderation staff requirements, can be found in ‘EAL Centre
Requirements for Moderation of Centre Marked Assessments’ available on Smarter Touch.

Specific Guidance - Controlled Knowledge Assessment (Written Exam) for Unit NETK3-08B:
Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies (Learning outcomes 7-12)
This assessment should be treated as a controlled assessment therefore the Centre must
impose necessary restrictions on the learners. Guidance sheets have also been created to
hand out to the learners to ensure they are aware how to complete the short answer
questions.
The test specification is in Appendix 2.
This is a centre-marked and graded short answer written paper. This assessment requires
standardisation, including moderation of learner marks. EAL will carry out verification of final
marks.
The written paper and marking scheme are password protected. Please contact EAL
customer care for the password.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The assessment is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction, (or Refer) on the
first attempt only. Any resitting will only be subject to a Pass grade maximum. This has been
stipulated by the employer led trailblazer group.

6.4 Assessment of Performance

Evidence that is sourced from the real working environment for Performance Units must be
naturally occurring, assessed on a minimum of two occasions, and can be generated by:

• Direct observation of performance in the workplace by a qualified assessor and/or

testimony from an expert witness subject to the activity being assessed. This will be
the preferred source of evidence
or
• Candidate’s reflective account of performance and work plans / work-based products,
e.g., risk assessment documentation, method statements, diagrams, drawings,
specifications, customer testimony, authorised and authenticated
photographs/images, and audio-visual records of work completed together with
candidate questioning
or
• Evidence from prior achievements that demonstrably match the requirements of the
Performance Unit
or
• Witness testimony only.

Meeting the assessment requirements of Performance Units will need initial discussions and
assessment planning between the learner and assessor, as an essential activity to identify

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opportunities to assess real working environment evidence, gaps that need to be filled or
opportunities to recognise the prior achievement of the learner.
Please note any particular assessment requirements of the performance unit - which is
detailed in the Unit Information (Assessment).
The learner must complete the relevant knowledge units prior to the performance units.
Apprentices must be adequately supervised in the workplace in accordance with relevant
legislation. This is particularly important when working toward the performance units when
working at heights, inspecting, testing; and diagnosing faults.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For apprentices registered from 04/09/23 in England only, there will
be an expanded assessment requirement for the qualification units:
• NETP3-01: Apply Health and Safety and Environmental Considerations
• NETP3-04A: Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures
• NETP3-05A: Termination and Connection of Conductors
• NETP3-09: Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance.
At least one of the on-site assessments of performance for each of the above units
must occur in a commercial or industrial setting. (i.e. on-site assessment must not
occur exclusively in a domestic context).

Domestic premises are:

• designed to accommodate a single family
• houses in multiple occupation comprising a number of self-contained units, each
designed to accommodate a single person or family
• sheltered housing, dwelling units
• supported housing.

It also includes bungalows, resident areas of care homes, multi-storey houses, individual
flats and maisonettes, apartment buildings, mobile homes, holiday homes, sheltered
housing, shared houses and houses divided into several self-contained single-family
dwelling units, and student accommodation.
Domestic premises do not include large or extensive communal areas used by residents of
more than one single dwelling. Large or extensive communal residential areas may suffice
for the commercial / industrial assessment requirement. Examples of these areas would be
large catering kitchens in care homes, student accommodation communal areas such as
receptions, bathrooms intended for the use of more than one residential unit, boiler rooms
servicing several individual dwellings, service risers or stairways, and landings servicing
many individual flats, typically with an incoming three-phase electricity supply, etc.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Performance Unit NETP3/01 is subject to direct observation on at least

two separate occasions in the workplace by a qualified assessor.
Reflective accounts ARE NOT accepted as evidence for Unit NETP3/01. Any outstanding
performance criteria that are not met through direct observation must be supplemented by
alternate evidence provided by the employer.

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Replication (Simulation) (Only for serving HM Forces personnel, undertaking training with
the RSME)
Only for serving HM Forces personnel, undertaking training with the RSME; who will then
undertake electrical duties as part of their role and who undertake performance-based
criteria in environments where it is unlikely that the technical expertise would be available
then an alternative assessment approach is required. To verify installation work, the method
of ‘replication’ will be permitted. Replication is not for resettlement courses or retraining for
civilian duties and the like.
This replication must be of a type that if the electrical work was carried out within a normal
electrical contracting environment there is no difference apart from the location of the work.
For example, if a work replication was transported to a “real construction site” then no
difference in the work practices, quality or ,function would exist. Suggestions for replication
of electrical work should be demonstrated with at least two reproductions covering both the
domestic and commercial/industrial sectors.

Typical installations that may be considered for replication could include:

• The wiring of a domestic installation to comply with BS7671. This may simply be a
replication of a starter home with the layout commonly found that includes a living
room, kitchen/diner, bedroom, and bathroom. The installation would include general
lighting, general power and supplies for an electric cooker, water heater, boiler,
extractor fans (as required by building regulations)
• The wiring of a three-phase machine through normal control equipment from an
existing distribution board in a factory or other similar installation. This installation
would include the different cable types and containment/support systems. The control
and overload of the equipment must be appropriate for the machine.

Replication (Simulation) of assessment is not permitted except for the above which must be
approved by EAL and the JIB. (Centre guidance for developing assessments for
simulation/replication is available Smarter Touch).

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7.0 Quality Control of Assessments
There are two major points where EAL interacts with the Centre in relation to the external
quality control of assessment for a qualification and these are:
• Approval - when a Centre take on new qualifications, EAL, normally through an external
verifier ensures that the Centre is suitably equipped and prepared to deliver the new
qualification.
• Monitoring - throughout the ongoing delivery of the qualification EAL, through external
verification monitoring and other mechanisms must maintain and the quality and
consistency of assessment of the qualification.

Approval
In granting approval, EAL, normally through its external verifiers, must ensure that the
prospective Centre:
• Meets any procedural requirements specified by EAL
• Has sufficient and appropriate physical and staff resources
• Meets relevant health and safety and/or equality and access requirements
• Has a robust plan for the delivery, assessment and quality assurance for the
qualification/units.
EAL may decide to visit a Centre to view evidence or may undertake this via other means
and there must be a clear rationale for the method(s) deployed.

Monitoring
EAL, through external monitoring and other mechanisms will ensure that a strategy is
developed and deployed for the ongoing EAL monitoring of the Centre.
This strategy must be based on an active risk assessment of the Centre. In particular, the
strategy must identify the apprentice, assessor, and internal verifier sampling strategy to be
deployed and the rationale behind this:
• That the Centre’s internal quality assurance processes are effective in assessment.
• That sanctions are applied to a Centre where necessary and that corrective actions are
taken by the Centre and monitored by the EAL external quality assurer (EQA).
• That reviews of EAL’s external auditing arrangements are undertaken.

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Appendix 1: Unit Summaries
App. 1a: Knowledge Unit Summaries
Unit NETK3-01: Understand Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations

This unit will provide learners with an understanding of the relevant health and safety
legislation, practices and procedures when installing and maintaining electrical systems
and equipment. The knowledge covered in this unit underpins the practical application of
health and safety legislation, practices and procedures.

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand how relevant legislation applies in the workplace.
2. Understand the procedures for dealing with environmental and health and safety
situations in the work environment.
3. Be able to demonstrate and understand the procedures for establishing a safe working
environment.
4. Understand the requirements for identifying and dealing with hazards in the work
environment.

Assessment
This unit will be assessed by one on-screen exam and four centre marked practical
assessments.

Unit NETK3-03: Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities

This unit is designed to enable learners to understand the practices and procedures used
when planning electrical installation and maintenance work activities. Its content is the
knowledge needed by a learner to underpin the application of skills for overseeing and
organising the work environment.

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the requirements for liaising with others when organising and overseeing
work activities.
2. Understand the requirements for organising and overseeing work programmes.
3. Understand the requirements for organising the provision and storage of resources
that are required for work activities.

Assessment
This unit will be assessed by one on-screen exam and a centre marked project. These
assessments also cover a range of learning outcomes from NETK3-04, see Section 6 for
detail.

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 Unit NETK3-04: Understand Design and Installation Practices and Procedures

This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the
associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence
required to design, prepare and install wiring systems and associated equipment in
buildings, structures and the environment in accordance with approved industry practices,
statutory and non-statutory regulations:
• The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
• The current edition of BS 7671
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)
• Building Regulations (2000).

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand how to prepare for the installation of wiring systems.
2. Understand the applications of wiring systems.
3. Understand the practices and procedures for carrying out electrical work.
4. Understand the characteristics and applications of supply systems and consumer’s
equipment.
5. Understand earthing and protection.
6. Understand protection against overcurrent.
7. Understand electrical systems and circuits.
8. Understand the electrical design procedure.

Assessment
This unit will be assessed by one on-screen exam and a centre marked project. These
assessments also cover a range of learning outcomes from NETK3-03, see Section 6 for
detail.

Unit NETK3-05: Terminations and Connections of Conductors

This unit is designed to enable learners to understand and interpret the principles,
practices and legislation associated with the termination and connection of conductors and
cables in electrical systems. Its content is the knowledge needed by a learner to underpin
the application of skills for terminating and connecting conductors and cables in electrical
systems in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations/requirements.

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the regulatory requirements and procedures for terminating and
connecting conductors and cables in electrical wiring systems and equipment.
2. Understand the procedures and applications of different methods of terminating,
connecting and supporting conductors and cables in electrical wiring systems and
equipment.

Assessment
This unit will be assessed by one on-screen exam and four centre marked practical
assessments.

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 Unit NETK3-06A: Inspection, Testing and Commissioning

This unit is designed to enable learners to understand principles, practices and legislation
for the initial verification of electrical installations with statutory and non-statutory
regulations and requirements. Its content is the knowledge needed by a learner to
underpin the application of skills for the inspection, testing, commissioning and
certification of electrical installations.

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the requirements for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and
installations.
2. Understand the requirements for inspection of electrical installations.
3. Understand the requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations
prior to their being placed into service.
4. Understand the requirements for the safe testing and commissioning of electrical
installations.
5. Understand the requirements for testing before circuits are energised.
6. Understand the requirements for testing energised installations.
7. Understand the requirements for the completion of documentation.
8. Be able to confirm safety of system and equipment prior to completion of inspection,
testing and commissioning.
9. Be able to carry out inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into
service.
10. Be able to test electrical installations prior to them being placed into service.
11. Be able to commission electrical systems and equipment.

Assessment
This unit will be assessed by one on-screen exam and a centre marked practical
assessment.

Unit NETK3-07: Understand Fault Diagnosis and Rectification

This unit is designed to enable learners to understand principles, practices and legislation
associated with diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and
equipment in buildings, structures and the environment in accordance with statutory and
non-statutory regulations and requirements. Its content is the knowledge needed by a
learner to underpin the application of skills used for fault diagnosis and correction in
electrical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment.

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the health and safety requirements relevant to fault diagnosis.
2. Understand the importance of reporting and communication in fault diagnosis.
3. Understand the nature and characteristics of electrical faults.
4. Understand the fault diagnosis procedure.
5. Understand the procedures and techniques for correcting electrical faults.
6. Perform fault diagnosis.

Assessment
This unit will be assessed by one on-screen exam and a centre marked practical
assessment.

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 Unit NETK3-08: Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies

This unit is designed to enable learners to understand the relationship between electrical
scientific principles and the competencies required of a qualified electrical operative. Its
content is the knowledge needed by a learner to underpin the application of skills in the
installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand mathematical principles which are appropriate to electrical installation,
maintenance and design work.
2. Understand standard units of measurement used in electrical installation, maintenance
and design work.
3. Understand basic mechanics and the relationship between force, work, energy and
power.
4. Understand the relationship between resistance, resistivity, voltage, current and
power.
5. Understand the fundamental principles which underpin the relationship between
magnetism and electricity.
6. Understand the types, applications and limitations of electronic components in
electrical systems and equipment.
7. Understand electrical supply systems.
8. Understand how different electrical properties can affect electrical circuits, systems
and equipment.
9. Understand the operating principles and applications of DC machines and AC motors.
10. Understand the operating principles of electrical components.
11. Understand the principles and applications of electrical lighting systems.
12. Understand the principles and applications of electrical heating.

Assessment
This unit will be assessed by one on-screen exam, a centre marked practical assessment
and a centre marked controlled knowledge assessment (written exam).

Unit NETK3-18ED3: Understand the Requirements for Electrical Installations

BS 7671:2018 (2024)

This unit gives the learner an understanding of the full content of BS 7671:2018 (2024)
Amendment 3, and how this applies to electrical installations within its scope.

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the scope, object and fundamental principles of BS 7671.
2. Understand the definitions used within BS 7671.
3. Understand how to assess the general characteristics of electrical installations.
4. Understand requirements of protection for safety for electrical installations.
5. Understand the requirements for selection and erection of equipment for electrical
installations.
6. Understand the requirements of inspection and testing of electrical installations.
7. Understand the requirements of special installations or locations as identified in
BS 7671.
8. Understand the information contained within Part 8 and the appendices of BS 7671.

Assessment
This unit will be assessed by one on-screen exam.

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App. 1b: Performance Unit Summaries
Unit NETP3-01: Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations

Prior to undertaking this unit, a learner must provide auditable evidence that they have the
relevant knowledge and understanding as detailed in the unit NETK3-01: Understand
Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations for Electrical Systems.
This unit is designed to enable learners to develop the skills and apply the relevant
knowledge associated with health and safety legislation, practices and procedures when
installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. In delivery of this unit an
emphasis shall be made to the learner on the necessity to keep up to date with the latest
standards, technologies and practices which relate to and affect the topics covered in this
unit. This is in then in keeping with good engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Be able to apply relevant health and safety legislation in the workplace.
2. Be able to assess the work environment for hazards and identify remedial actions in
accordance with health and safety legislation.
3. Be able to apply methods and procedures to ensure work on site is in accordance with
health and safety legislation.
4. Be able to work in accordance with environmental legislation for electrical services.

Unit NETP3-03: Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment

Prior to undertaking this unit, a learner must provide auditable evidence that they have the
relevant knowledge and understanding as detailed in the unit NETK3-03: Understand How
to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities.
This unit is designed to enable learners to develop the skills required, and apply the
associated knowledge, so that they can demonstrate that they can implement practices
and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment for the installation of
electrical systems and equipment. In delivery of this unit an emphasis shall be made to the
learner on the necessity to keep up to date with the latest standards, technologies and
practices which relate to and affect the topics covered in this unit. This is in then in
keeping with good engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Be able to provide relevant people with technical and functional information for work
on electrical systems and equipment.
2. Be able to oversee health and safety during work on electrical systems and
equipment.
3. Be able to co-ordinate liaison with other relevant persons during work activities.
4. Be able to organise and oversee work activities and operations.
5. Be able to organise a programme for working on electrical systems and equipment.
6. Be able to organise the resource requirements for work on electrical systems and
equipment.

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 Unit NETP3-05A: Termination and Connection of Conductors

This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the
associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence
required to terminate and connect conductors and cables in electrical systems in
accordance with approved industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations:
• The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
• The current edition of BS 7671
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)
• Building Regulations (2000).

In delivery of this unit an emphasis shall be made to the learner on the necessity to keep
up to date with the latest standards, technologies and practices which relate to and affect
the topics covered in this unit. This is in then in keeping with good engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare to terminate and connect cables and conductors.
2. Terminate and connect conductors and cables.

Unit NETP3-06: Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems

This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the
associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence
required to inspect, test, commission and certify electrical systems and equipment in
buildings, structures and the environment in accordance with approved industry practices,
statutory and non-statutory regulations:
• The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
• The current edition of BS 7671
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)
• Building Regulations (2000).

In delivery of this unit an emphasis shall be made to the learner on the necessity to keep
up to date with the latest standards, technologies and practices which relate to and affect
the topics covered in this unit. This is in then in keeping with good engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Be able to confirm safety of the system and equipment prior to completion of
inspection, testing and commissioning in accordance with statutory and non-statutory
regulations.
2. Be able to inspect electrical systems and equipment.

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 Unit NETP3-07: Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification

This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the
associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence
required to diagnose and correct electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in
buildings, structures and the environment in accordance with approved industry practices,
statutory and non-statutory regulations:
• The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
• The current edition of BS 7671
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)
• Building Regulations (2000).

In delivery of this unit an emphasis shall be made to the learner on the necessity to keep
up to date with the latest standards, technologies and practices which relate to and affect
the topics covered in this unit. This is in then in keeping with good engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare to carry out fault diagnosis
2. Carry out fault diagnosis.

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App. 1c: Optional Performance Unit Summaries

Learners are to complete ONE of the following performance units:

Unit NETP3-04A: Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures

This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the
associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence
required to plan, prepare and install wiring systems and associated equipment in
buildings, structures and the environment in accordance with approved industry practices,
statutory and non-statutory regulations:
• The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
• The current edition of BS 7671
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)
• Building Regulations (2000).

In delivery of this unit an emphasis shall be made to the learner on the necessity to keep
up to date with the latest standards, technologies and practices which relate to and affect
the topics covered in this unit. This is in then in keeping with good engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare to install wiring systems, enclosures and associated equipment.
2. Interpret appropriate information for the installation of wiring systems, enclosures and
associated equipment.
3. Install wiring systems, and equipment in accordance with current relevant statutory
and non-statutory regulations.
4. Confirm the quality of the completed work.

Unit NETP3-09: Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance

This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the
associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence
required to maintain electrical systems and equipment in accordance with approved
industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations:
• The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
• The current edition of BS 7671
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)
• Building Regulations (2000).

In delivery of this unit an emphasis shall be made to the learner on the necessity to keep
up to date with the latest standards, technologies and practices which relate to and affect
the topics covered in this unit. This is in then in keeping with good engineering practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare to carry out electrical maintenance
2. Carry out electrical maintenance.

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Appendix 2: Centre Exam Specifications

Unit NETK3-01: Understand Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations

Assessment Type: On-Screen MCQ Exam, Closed Book

Number of Questions: 25
Time Allowed: 40 Minutes

The pass mark is normally expected to be around 60%.

The examination will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the unit as follows:
Number of
Learning Outcome
Questions
1. Understand how relevant legislation applies in the workplace 4 (16%)
2. Understand the procedures for dealing with environmental, health, and
6 (24%)
safety situations in the work environment.
3. Understand the procedures for establishing a safe working environment. 7 (28%)
4. Understand the requirements for identifying and dealing with hazards in
8 (32%)
the work environment
Total: 25

Note:
• To achieve the unit, the learner must also pass the centre-marked practical
assessments.

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 Unit NETK3-03: Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities
AND
Unit NETK3-04: Understand Design and Installation Practices and Procedures
(A single test covering learning outcomes across the two units as indicated below)
Assessment Type: On-Screen MCQ Exam, Open Book
Number of Questions: 45
Time Allowed: 80 Minutes

The pass mark is normally expected to be around 60%.

Learners are encouraged to make notes in their books
Open book (from 01.09.2018), the following publications are permitted:
• BS 7671:2018(2022) Amendment 2 and BS 7671:2018 (2024) Amendment 3
• IET On-Site Guide
• Unite the Union Book ‘Electrician’s Guide to Good Electrical Practice’.
Amendment 3 is a loose-leaf addendum to BS 7671:2018 (2022) (the brown cover book).
It is available for free download on the IET website.

Candidates may also use a non-programmable calculator.

The examination will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the units as follows:
Number of
Learning Outcome
Questions
NETK3-03: Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities
1. Understand the requirements for liaising with others when organising
4 (9%)
and overseeing work activities.
2. Understand the requirements for organising and overseeing work
N/A
programmes.
3. Understand the requirements for organising the provision and storage of
6 (13%)
resources that are required for work activities.
NETK3-04: Understand Design and Installation Practices and Procedures
1. Understand how to prepare for the installation of wiring systems. 8 (18%)
2. Understand the applications of wiring systems. 10 (22%)
3. Understand the practices and procedures for carrying out electrical
7 (16%)
work.
4. Understand the characteristics and applications of supply systems and
N/A
consumer’s equipment.
5. Understand earthing and protection. N/A
6. Understand protection against overcurrent. 5 (11%)
7. Understand electrical systems and circuits. 5 (11%)
8. Understand the electrical design procedure. N/A
Total: 45

Notes:
• To achieve the units, the learner must also complete the centre-marked project.
• The project covers NETK3-03 learning outcome 2 and NETK3-04 learning outcomes
4, 5 and 8.

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 Unit NETK3-05: Understand Terminations and Connections of Conductors

Assessment Type: On-Screen MCQ Exam, Closed Book

Number of Questions: 20
Time Allowed: 40 Minutes

The pass mark is normally expected to be around 60%.

Candidates may use a non-programmable calculator.

The examination will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the unit as follows:
Number of
Learning Outcome
Questions
1. Understand the regulatory requirements and procedures for terminating
and connecting conductors and cables in electrical wiring systems and 12 (60%)
equipment.
2. Understand the procedures and applications of different methods of
terminating and connecting conductors and cables in electrical wiring 8 (40%)
systems and equipment.
Total: 20

Note:
• To achieve the unit, the learner must also pass the centre-marked practical
assessments.

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 Unit NETK3-06A: Inspection, Testing and Commissioning

Assessment Type: On-Screen MCQ Exam, Closed Book

Number of Questions: 45
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes

The pass mark is normally expected to be around 60%.

Candidates may use a non-programmable calculator.

The examination will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the unit as follows:
Number of
Learning Outcome
Questions
1. Understand the requirements for completing the safe isolation of
6 (13%)
electrical circuits and installations.
2. Understand the requirements for inspection of electrical installations. 4 (9%)
3. Understand the requirements for completing the inspection of electrical
6 (13%)
installations prior to their being placed into service.
4. Understand the requirements for the safe testing and commissioning of
5 (11%)
electrical installations.
5. Understand the requirements for testing before circuits are energised. 8 (18%)
6. Understand the requirements for testing energised installations. 12 (27%)
7. Understand the requirements for the completion of documentation. 4 (9%)
8. Be able to confirm safety of system and equipment prior to completion
N/A
of inspection, testing and commissioning.
9. Be able to carry out inspection of electrical installations prior to them
N/A
being placed into service.
10. Be able to test electrical installations prior to them being placed into
N/A
service.
11. Be able to commission electrical systems and equipment. N/A
Total: 45

Notes:
• To achieve the unit, the learner must also pass the centre-marked practical
assessment.
• The practical assessment covers learning outcomes 8-11.

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 Unit NETK3-07: Understand Fault Diagnosis and Rectification

Assessment Type: On-Screen MCQ Exam, Closed Book

Number of Questions: 30
Time Allowed: 60 Minutes

The pass mark is normally expected to be around 60%.

Candidates may use a non-programmable calculator.

The examination will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the unit as follows:
Number of
Learning Outcome
Questions
1. Understand the health and safety requirements relevant to fault
3 (10%)
diagnosis.
2. Understand the importance of reporting and communication in fault
3 (10%)
diagnosis.
3. Understand the nature and characteristics of electrical faults. 11 (37%)
4. Understand the fault diagnosis procedure. 10 (33%)
5. Understand the procedures and techniques for correcting electrical
3 (10%)
faults.
6. Perform fault diagnosis. N/A
Total: 30

Notes:
• To achieve the unit, the learner must also pass the centre-marked practical
assessment.
• The practical assessment covers learning outcome 6.

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 Unit NETK3-08: Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies
ETK3-08A (NETK3-08TEST)

Assessment Type: On-Screen MCQ Exam, Closed Book

Number of Questions: 40
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes

The first attempt only is graded. The grade boundaries are normally expected to be
around: Pass 50% (20 marks), Merit 65% (26 marks), Distinction 80% (32 marks).
Any resits will only be subject to a Pass grade maximum.
The grade from this assessment is stand-alone and does not contribute towards an overall
qualification grade.

Candidates may use a non-programmable calculator. They know to supply their own.
Need scrap paper.
The examination will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the unit as follows:
Number of
Learning Outcome
Questions
1. Understand mathematical principles which are appropriate to electrical
2 (5%)
installation, maintenance and design work.
2. Understand standard units of measurement used in electrical
5 (12.5%)
installation, maintenance and design work.
3. Understand basic mechanics and the relationship between force, work,
7 (17.5%)
energy and power.
4. Understand the relationship between resistance, resistivity, voltage,
15 (37.5%)
current and power.
5. Understand the fundamental principles which underpin the relationship
7 (17.5%)
between magnetism and electricity.
6. Understand the types, applications and limitations of electronic
4 (10%)
components in electrotechnical systems and equipment.
Total: 40

Note:
• To achieve the unit, the learner must pass ETK3-08A on-screen exam, the centre-
marked practical assessment covering transformers and ETK3-08B the centre-
marked, controlled knowledge assessment (written exam).

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 Unit NETK3-08: Electrical Scientific Principles and Technologies
ETK3-08B

Assessment Type: Centre-Marked, Controlled Knowledge Assessment (Written Exam),

Closed Book
Number of Questions: 26
Roughly, varies from paper 1-4
Number of Marks: 78
Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
Require 4 sheets on lined paper and 2 sheets of graph paper
The first attempt only is graded. The grade boundaries are: Pass 50% (39 marks), Merit
65% (51 marks), Distinction 80% (63 marks).
Any resits will only be subject to a Pass grade maximum.
The grade from this assessment is stand-alone and does not contribute towards an overall
qualification grade.
Learners will write their answers on the paper provided, not in the exam book/paper
Candidates may use a non-programmable calculator.
Learners know to bring their own scientific calculator, pen, pencil, ruler and protractor
The examination will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the unit as follows:
Number of Allocation
Learning Outcome
Questions of Marks
7. Understand electrical supply systems. 6 18 (23%)
8. Understand how different electrical properties can affect
8 24 (31%)
electrical circuits, systems and equipment.
9. Understand the operating principles and applications of DC
7 12 (15%)
machines and AC motors.
10. Understand the operating principles of electrical
15 9 (11.5%)
components.
11. Understand the principles and applications of electrical
7 9 (11.5%)
lighting systems.
12. Understand the principles and applications of electrical
4 6 (8%)
heating.
Total: 40 78

Notes:
• To achieve the unit, the learner must pass ETK3-08A on-screen exam, the centre-
marked practical assessment covering transformers and ETK3-08B the centre-
marked, controlled knowledge assessment (written exam).
• There are currently four papers available for the first attempt and resits (if required).
Papers can be delivered in any order; however, it is recommended that they are
rotated so different learner cohorts can undertake different assessments over time,
e.g., in year one, paper 1 is delivered to apprentice groups and paper 2 is the resit.
• The written papers and marking schemes are password protected. Please contact
EAL customer care for the password.

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 Unit NETK3-18ED3: Understand the Requirements for Electrical Installations
BS 7671:2018 (2024)
(Amendment 3 Exam)

Assessment Type: On-Screen Open Book

Number of Questions: 60
Time Allowed: 120 Minutes

The pass mark is normally expected to be around 60%.

This is an open book exam requiring reference to the IET Wiring Regulations Eighteenth
Edition BS 7671:2018 (2022) Amendment 2 and BS 7671:2018 (2024) Amendment 3.

Amendment 3 is a loose-leaf addendum to BS 7671:2018 (2022) (the brown cover book).

It is available for free download on the IET website.

Candidates may also use a non-programmable calculator.

The examination will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the units as follows:
Number of
Learning Outcome
Questions
1. Understand the scope, object, and fundamental principles of BS 7671. 4 (7%)
2. Understand the definitions used within BS 7671. 2 (3%)
3. Understand how to assess the general characteristics of electrical
6 (10%)
installations.
4. Understand requirements of protection for safety for electrical
15 (25%)
installations.
5. Understand the requirements for selection and erection of equipment for
14 (23%)
electrical installations.
6. Understand the requirements of inspection and testing of electrical
4 (7%)
installations.
7. Understand the requirements of special installations or locations as
7 (12%)
identified in BS 7671.
8. Understand the information contained within Part 8 and the appendices
8 (13%)
of BS 7671.
Total: 60

Note:
• Please see the informative note in Appendix 3 in relation to pathway transfer.

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Appendix 3: Learner Registration and Certification
Learners must be registered with EAL on a code which relates to the qualification. This must
be completed prior to assessment. Both learner registration and certification can be
completed online at the EAL Website www.eal.org.uk. For paper-based registration and
certification use the appropriate forms. These are located on the EAL Website, for guidance
on registration and Certification please refer to the Registration and Certification User Guide.

To register the learner on the chosen qualification/pathway code:

Qualification Title Code

Pathway NETBI – Installation (BS 7671:2018 (2022) Amendment 2) 601/7345/2BI
Pathway NETBI - Installation
A new pathway updated for BS 7671:2018 (2024) Amendment 3.
601/7345/2BIX
A pathway transfer from 601/7345/2BI is available for learners yet to sit
the NETK3-18ED2 exam.
Pathway NETBM – Maintenance (BS 7671:2018 (2022) Amendment 2) 601/7345/2BM
Pathway NETBM - Maintenance
A new pathway updated for BS 7671:2018 (2024) Amendment 3.
601/7345/2BMX
A pathway transfer from 601/7345/2BM is available for learners yet to
sit the NETK3-18ED2 exam.
EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
A new version of the qualification from 04.09.23
(Installation or maintenance will no longer appear on the learner’s certificate as
a pathway, but will be indicated instead as the chosen optional unit, on the
certificate of unit credit)
Units: NETK3-06A, NETP3-05A, and NETP3-04A have been added to 601/7345/2C
the qualification for registrations from 04.09.23 (C Suffix on registration
code). Learners registered prior to this date who are working toward
earlier unit equivalents on B suffix (NETK3-06, NETP3:04, and 05), and
must complete the version of the qualification they have been registered
on.
EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
A new pathway updated for BS 7671:2018 (2024) Amendment 3.
For all new registrations from 12.08.24 601/7345/2D
A pathway transfer from 601/7345/2C is available for learners yet to sit
the NETK3-18ED2 exam.

Please note any learners registered on earlier pathways will be working toward the previous
version of the qualification with the older wiring regulation unit (NETK3-18ED).
Learners can be transferred by the Centre from the previous version of this qualification to
the Amendment 3 version by completing a ‘pathway transfer’. Instructions on how to do
transfer a learner pathway can be found within the EAL Hub's Help Centre:
• EAL Hub > Help Centre > Online Services > Learner Pathway Transfer.

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For further information, please contact EAL Customer Experience:

Tel: +44 (0)1923 652 400

Email: [email protected]

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