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City & Guilds 5357 Unit 105/505: Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities — Complete Revision Guide

A structured revision walkthrough of every topic in City & Guilds 5357 Unit 105/505 (Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities). Use it as a personal study checklist — work through each topic, tick off the points you can confidently explain or calculate, and use the linked Elec-Mate tools to practice the calculation-led parts. Designed for electrotechnical apprentices on the apprenticeship standard.

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8 min readUpdated 2026-05-18Andrew Moore, Founder of Elec-Mate

Written and reviewed by Andrew Moore, founder of Elec-Mate, against BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, IET Guidance Note 3 and the IET On-Site Guide.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1City & Guilds 5357 Unit 105/505 — Understand How to Plan and Oversee Electrical Work Activities — is a core component of the Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (Apprenticeship Standard).
  • 2This unit is typically delivered to electrotechnical apprentices on the apprenticeship standard and covers 3 main topic areas.
  • 3Across the 3 topics there are 17 specific points you should be able to explain, demonstrate or calculate before the end-of-unit assessment.
  • 4Common assessment formats include online multiple-choice exams, written short-answer papers, and practical workshop tasks observed by your tutor.
  • 5Use the structured topic list below as a personal checklist — work through each point and confirm you can explain it without referring to your notes.
  • 6The Elec-Mate apprentice tier includes mock exams, flashcards, and revision notes mapped to this unit. Use the tools to test yourself between college blocks and on-site days.
01 · Unit Revision

Topic 1: The requirements for liaising with others when organising and overseeing work activities

In this section you should be confident with the following points. Each one is a specific topic you should be able to explain, demonstrate, or calculate.

  • Describe techniques for the communication with others for the purpose of: a. motivation b. instruction c. monitoring d. co-operation and teamwork.
  • Describe methods of determining the competence of operatives for whom they are responsible.
  • Specify procedures for re-scheduling work to co-ordinate with changing conditions in the workplace and to coincide with other trades.
  • Specify organisational procedures for completing the documentation that is required during work operations.
02 · Unit Revision

Topic 2: The requirements for organising and overseeing work programmes

In this section you should be confident with the following points. Each one is a specific topic you should be able to explain, demonstrate, or calculate.

  • Describe how to plan and implement: a. work allocations b. duties of operative for whom they are responsible c. coordination with other services and personnel..
  • State the procedures for carrying out work activities that will: a. maintain the safety of the work environment b. maintain cost effectiveness c. ensure compliance with the programmes of work..
  • Identify the industry standards that are relevant to activities carried out during the installation of electrical systems and equipment, including the current editions.
  • Evaluate within the scope of the work programme and operations the responsibilities of themselves and others.
  • Identify the procedures for dealing with changes to an original contract specification.
  • Identify installations that require specialist advice or guidance: a. hazardous installations b. installations outside the scope of BS 7671..
  • Explain how the work completion time is estimated taking into account influential factors.
  • State the possible consequences of not: a. completing work within the estimated time b. meeting the requirements of the programme of work c. using the specified materials d. installing materials and equipment as specified..
  • Specify and evaluate methods of producing and illustrating work programmes.
03 · Unit Revision

Topic 3: The requirements for organising the provision and storage of resources that are required for work activities

In this section you should be confident with the following points. Each one is a specific topic you should be able to explain, demonstrate, or calculate.

  • Interpret the installation specification and work programme to identify resource requirements.
  • Interpret the material schedule to confirm that materials available are: a. the right type b. fit for purpose c. in the correct quantity d. suitable for work to be completed cost efficiently..
  • Specify the storage and transportation requirements for all materials required in the work location.
  • Specify procedures to ensure the safe and effective storage of materials, tools and equipment in the work location.

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A Five-Step Revision Plan for This Unit

A repeatable approach that works for City & Guilds 5357 Unit 105/505 and every other unit in your qualification.

1

Read through every topic point once

Start at Topic 1 and read every bullet point. Don’t try to memorise — just get familiar with the scope. Note any topic that feels unfamiliar so you can come back to it.

2

Map each topic to its calculator or guide

For calculation-led topics, open the relevant Elec-Mate calculator and try one worked example. For theory-led topics, find the matching section in BS 7671 or the IET On-Site Guide.

3

Work through Elec-Mate mock exam questions

The Elec-Mate apprentice tier includes mock questions mapped to this unit. Aim for 80%+ on a clean run before the real exam.

4

Get hands-on time on the bench

For practical units (inspection and testing, installation), ask your tutor for additional workshop access. The bench is where the points click.

5

Self-explain each topic to a peer

If you can explain a topic in your own words to another apprentice and they understand it, you know it. This is the single highest-leverage revision tactic.

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