Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent
Power industry substation fitter
Constructing or maintaining power industry substations.
Typical duration
2y 6m
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Engineering and manufacturing
Standard ref
ST1331
Role overview
This Level 3 apprenticeship trains you to install, commission, test, and maintain electrical substation equipment on the electricity distribution network. You will work on transformers, switchgear, and protection systems that step down voltage and protect the power network. It can lead to senior substation fitter, protection engineer, or power network technical specialist roles.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
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