City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03)

Entry Requirements for City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03)

At MOS Training, we deliver this recognised qualification for experienced electricians who want to gain formal recognition of their competence through the Experienced Worker route and progress toward AM2E.

Who Can Take This Course?

✔ Practising electricians with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience
✔ Experienced workers already operating in the electrotechnical industry
✔ Electricians who need a formal Level 3 electrotechnical qualification through the Experienced Worker route

Required Experience and Suitability

✔ Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience as a practising electrician
✔ Ability to demonstrate knowledge, performance, and competence to Level 3 industry standards
✔ Working in line with the current edition of BS 7671
✔ Access to suitable work activities to produce workplace evidence for portfolio assessment

You must also have:

✔ A relevant Level 2 Technical qualification in Electrotechnical (before registration)
✔ A completed Skills Scan as part of the initial assessment process

If you are suitable for the route, the initial assessment and Skills Scan help confirm your pathway and identify any support needs.

Additional Qualifications Required Before Certification Claim

To claim the City & Guilds 2346-03 qualification, you must also complete:

✔ Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671: 2018
✔ Level 3 Award in Initial Verification of Electrical Installations

These can be completed before registering on 2346-03 or alongside it, but they must be completed before certification is claimed.

How It Works

This is a workplace-assessed qualification supported by structured guidance from experienced assessors. To complete the qualification, you’ll need to:

✔ Build a portfolio of workplace evidence across the required units
✔ Demonstrate competence through approved assessment methods, including assessor observations
✔ Complete the relevant pathway (Installation or Maintenance)
✔ Progress to AM2E as part of the Experienced Worker route

Training and assessment support is delivered from our Loughton, Essex centre, with guidance tailored to your experience level and evidence readiness.

Ready to gain formal recognition for the work you already do? Contact MOS Training to discuss eligibility, Skills Scan requirements, and your next steps.

Qualification Structure for City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03)

The City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03) is a recognised route designed for experienced electricians who want to gain a formal Level 3 electrotechnical qualification through workplace assessment. It is part of the Experienced Worker route and supports progression to AM2E.

How the Qualification Works

This is a competence-based qualification assessed through a portfolio of workplace evidence. It is designed for practising electricians with a minimum of five years’ relevant industry experience and is not suitable for new entrants to the industry.

Candidates are supported in gathering evidence against the required units and must complete the qualification through the appropriate pathway: Installation or Maintenance. The qualification forms part of the Experienced Worker route, with AM2E completed separately as the synoptic occupational competence assessment.

What the Assessment Covers

✔ Health, safety, and environmental considerations
✔ Organising and overseeing the electrical work environment
✔ Termination and connection of conductors
✔ Inspecting, testing, and commissioning electrical systems
✔ Fault diagnosis and rectification
✔ A specialist pathway unit in either Installation or Maintenance
✔ Progression toward AM2E through the Experienced Worker route

How You’ll Be Assessed

✔ A workplace portfolio of evidence against the required units
✔ Assessment using approved methods such as assessor observations and other portfolio evidence
✔ Pass/fail grading for the qualification units
✔ Completion of AM2E separately as part of the full Experienced Worker route

This qualification is ideal for experienced electricians who want to formalise their skills and work toward recognised electrotechnical qualification status. Contact MOS Training to get started with the initial assessment and Skills Scan.

Key Areas Covered in the City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03)

The City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03) is a recognised route for practising electricians who want to gain a formal Level 3 electrotechnical qualification through the Experienced Worker route. It is designed for experienced workers already operating in the industry and assesses competence through workplace evidence.

Core Knowledge and Skill Areas

This qualification assesses workplace performance and competence through a portfolio of evidence. Learners must demonstrate that they meet the required standards across the mandatory units and the relevant pathway unit.

✔ Health, safety and environmental considerations
✔ Organising and overseeing the electrical work environment
✔ Termination and connection of conductors
✔ Inspecting, testing and commissioning electrical systems
✔ Fault diagnosis and rectification
✔ Specialist skills through either the Installation pathway or the Maintenance pathway

Qualification Details

The qualification includes mandatory units plus one specialist unit, depending on the pathway selected (Installation or Maintenance). It is assessed through a portfolio of evidence and uses pass/fail grading.

The qualification forms part of the Experienced Worker route, and AM2E is completed separately as the synoptic occupational competence assessment.

Progression Opportunities

Once learners complete the qualification and progress through the full Experienced Worker route (including AM2E), it supports progression toward recognised industry status and eligibility to apply for an ECS card from the JIB in the occupation they have qualified in.

This qualification is ideal for experienced electricians with a minimum of five years’ industry experience who want to formalise their skills and gain recognised electrotechnical qualification status. Contact MOS Training to discuss your eligibility and next steps.

Timescale for Completing the City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03)

The time needed to complete this qualification depends on your current experience, the type of work you are carrying out, and how quickly you can gather the required workplace evidence.

Because this is an experienced worker qualification, completion is based on demonstrating competence through real work activities rather than following a fixed classroom timetable.

Flexible Completion Pathway

✔ Completion time varies depending on your evidence readiness and access to suitable jobs
✔ Designed for practising electricians with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
✔ Start at any time with MOS Training

Work-Based Assessment

✔ Evidence is gathered from real working environments
✔ You will build a portfolio of evidence against the required units
✔ Assessment is based on workplace competence using approved assessment methods, including assessor observations

Pathway and Progression

✔ You will complete the relevant pathway for your job role (Installation or Maintenance)
✔ The qualification forms part of the Experienced Worker route
✔ AM2E is completed separately as part of the full route

MOS Training Support

✔ Guidance through the initial assessment and required Skills Scan
✔ Support with portfolio development and evidence planning
✔ Flexible support to help you progress around work commitments

For a realistic timescale based on your experience and current work activities, contact MOS Training and we’ll guide you through the next steps.