EEA
Level 3
QN: 610/5998/5
Curriculum Active
EEA Level 3 Certificate in Substation Fitter Construction Operations (Electrical Plant)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EEA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 197 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EEA
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
197 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Contribute effectively to substation work activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the power net
- work industry
- Know and understand how to undertake substation business operations
- Know and understand how to work effectively within a substation environment
- Know and understand power engineering electrical networks
- Be able to contribute effectively to substation work activities
2
Inspect and test to commission electrical circuits in a substation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand key theories underpinning power engineering
- Be able to confirm safety of the system and substation equipment prior to completion of inspection, testing and commissioning in line with regulatory requirements
- Be able to inspect electrical systems and equipment
- Be able to test and commission electrical systems and equipment
3
Install and terminate multi-core cables and containment systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the electrical installation and termination requirements
- Be able to install multi-core cables and containment systems
- Be able to terminate multi-core cables and containment systems
4
Install substation equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the installation requirements for substation equipment
- Be able to install substation equipment
- Be able to replace and/or remove equipment
5
Maintain work site health, safety and environmental compliance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the work site health, safety and environmental compliance requirements
- Know and understand hazards and risks associated with substation work activities and sites
- Know and understand safe working practices and procedures
- Know and understand safe working at height practices
- Know and understand emergency procedures
- Know and understand safe handling techniques for tools, equipment and materials
- Be able to comply with work site health, safety and environmental requirements
- Be able to maintain the work site’s safety, security and sustainability
- Be able to perform substation fitter work activities in a safe way
6
Test installed substation equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to test installed equipment
- Be able to test installed equipment and take action as required
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5998/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EEA
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025