City & Guilds 2346-03: Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification — Complete 2026 Guide

City & Guilds 2346-03 (Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification) is a Level 3 qualification awarded by City & Guilds and regulated by Ofqual. It is designed for experienced electricians consolidating skills outside a formal apprenticeship — typically those who learned on the job without formal qualification and typically runs 6-18 months typical.

The qualification is built around 7 core units. Each unit covers a distinct theme — health and safety, electrical science, installation, fault diagnosis, inspection and testing, design — and combines theory assessment with practical workshop observation. Below is every unit with a direct link to its full revision page.

Click any unit to open the full revision page — every topic point, exam tips, 5-step study plan, and Elec-Mate practice tools mapped to that unit.

1. Unit 102 — Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations (14 topic points).
2. Unit 106 — Organise and Oversee the Electrical Work Environment (18 topic points).
3. Unit 109 — Apply Design and Installation Practices and Procedures Level: (13 topic points).
4. Unit 110 — Apply Practices and Procedures for Maintenance (22 topic points).
5. Unit 113 — Inspect, Test and Commission Electrical Systems (12 topic points).
6. Unit 115 — Apply Fault Diagnosis and Rectification (18 topic points).
7. Unit 118 — Termination and Connection of Conductors (7 topic points).

Portfolio + verification of existing competence + AM2 or equivalent. Each individual unit also has its own assessment — typically a mix of online multiple-choice exams, written short-answer papers, and practical workshop tasks observed by your tutor or assessor.

Plan your revision unit by unit using the linked Elec-Mate revision pages above. Each gives you the topic checklist, common mistakes, and a 5-step revision plan.

Funding route: Self-funded — typical cost £2,500-4,500. Exact arrangements vary by your specific employer, college, and personal circumstances — confirm with your training provider before enrolling.

The Elec-Mate apprentice tier covers every unit in City & Guilds 2346-03 with mock exams, flashcards, revision notes, and OJT (off-the-job) hour tracking. Tutors get a dashboard showing every apprentice’s progress in real time.