Has anyone done the JIB MCAS (mature candidate assessment scheme) ?
I have been in the electrical trade a good few years and wanted to finish off my training so I can get JIB'd. Been sent the knowledge unit from my training provider and hardly any of it is actually electrical related more H&S and providing technical info to customers etc and I'm struggling with it a bit.
Just enquiring if anyone else had Completed it ?
Many of us have done the older NVQ level 3 which was the 2356. I think the mature candidate assessment is a slight variant and they've changed the course number to 2356-99,
The NVQ is repetitive and focuses a lot on H&S. If you can tick off the criteria for each part you cant go far wrong. If you can post up particular parts you are stuck with then we will be able to help further. Below is a list of what each unit is about and what you have to show. Best of luck
301 Ensure safe site working
This unit is for: You if you work on electrotechnical systems and equipment as you will need to ensure that where you work on site is continually safe for electrotechnical working.
This unit is about: Assessing the site for hazards prior to, during and on completion of work on electrotechnical systems and equipment.
This is what you need to show: You need to show that you possess the skills and knowledge to:
• assess the working environment at the site for health and safety purposes
• plan and agree a safe system of work
• carry out safe working practices including the correct use of access equipment
• monitor that the site remains continually safe during working and is left in a safe and secure condition on completion.
*AM2 counts as one of the three occasions for this unit.
302 Diagnose and correct faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment
This unit is for you: If you diagnose and correct faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment, and need to take appropriate action.
This unit is about: Ensuring the safe identification of faults, and correcting the faults by using safe and approved methods
This is what you need to show: You need to show that you possess the skills and knowledge to:
• follow correct procedures in identifying the location of the fault
• carry out safe and secure isolation procedures
• diagnose the faults in the electrotechnical systems and equipment
• correct faults using safe and approved methods
• use test equipment and tools correctly
*AM2 counts as one of the three occasions for this unit.
303 Provide technical and functional information to relevant people about electrotechnical systems and equipment
This unit is for: You if you pass on technical or functional information relating to electrotechnical systems and equipment on which you have been working.
This unit is about: Supplying technical and functional information accurately on appropriate occasions or at handover with the right amount of detail bearing in mind the level of awareness of the recipient of the information.
This is what you need to show: You need to show that you possess the skills and knowledge to:
• identify who should receive such information and at what level of detail
• supply the information that is within your job capabilities and responsibilities
• pass on the necessary safety considerations in the correct manner.
304 Maintain a healthy and safe working environment
This unit is for you: … whilst at work.The Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974, seeks to secure the health, safety and welfare of people whilst they work and protect other people against risks of health or safety arising from the activity of people at work.
This is unit is about: Maintaining a health and safe working environment
This is what you need to show: You need to show that you possess the skills and knowledge to:
• ensure that your own actions do not create any health and safety risks
• not ignore hazards with significant risk in your workplace
• take sensible action to put things right.
*AM2 counts as one of the three occasions for this unit.
305 Prepare to install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
This unit is for: A person required to ensure that the necessary wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment are appropriate for the installation, prior to the electrical installation work taking place.
This unit is about: Ensuring that the wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment are suitable for the installation.
This is what you need to show: You need to show that you understand the application and the meaning of ‘fitness for purpose’ of wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment.
You will need to also demonstrate that you understand the importance of making sure that the intended installation matches the expectations of the relevant person.
Also, you will need to prove that you have confirmed that the wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment you are going to install are suitable for the working environment where the installation will take place.
306 Install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
This unit is for: A person required to carry out the installing of wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
This unit is about: Following the correct procedures for the installation of wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment as specified.
This is what you need to show: You need to show an understanding of:
• installing of wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
• the methods for identifying and isolating electrical supply
• positioning and fixing components correctly
• those areas which have the potential to be hazardous.
307 Connect wiring systems and equipment using safe and approved methods
This unit is for: A person required to connect wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment.
This unit is about: This unit is about implementing the correct procedures for connecting wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment appropriate to the electrical system
This is what you need to show: You need to show an understanding of:
• connecting wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment, and
• how to check the connection afterwards using safe methods.
308 Inspect, test and commission an electrical installation
This unit is for: Anyone required to inspect, test and commission an electrical installation
This unit is about: This unit is about carrying out the process of inspecting, testing and commissioning electrical installations in a safe manner and in the correct sequence as prescribed by the IEE wiring regulations as specified in the British Standard for Electrical Installations
This is what you need to show: You need to show that you have an understanding of:
• how to commission an electrical installation bearing in mind the constraints imposed by legislation and regulations
• how to select and use the appropriate testing equipment
• the importance of keeping good records of the procedures and results.
*AM2 counts as one of the three occasions for this unit.
399 Electrotechnical occupational competence (AM2 Assessment)
This unit is about: This unit is designed to enable learners to demonstrate ‘Electrotechnical occupational competence’ in accordance with approved industry practices and the current statutory and non-statutory regulations:
• The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
• The current edition of BS7671 Wiring Regulations
• Health & Safety Act (1974)
• Building Regulations (2000)
• Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
• Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
• Work at Height Regulations
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
• Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations
The outcomes and the assessment criteria of this unit underpin the electrotechnical industry’s competence requirements for qualified operatives in an installation or maintenance role.
This is what you need to show: To undertake this unit, learners must provide auditable formal evidence that they have the relevant electrotechnical knowledge, understanding, experience and skills at the appropriate level that enables them to carry out the assessment activities effectively and safely as prescribed for each learning outcome.
This unit must only be assessed in a National Electrotechnical Training (NET) approved centre. All criteria set by NET must be met full and continuously for each assessment. NET, rather than City & Guilds, should be contacted regarding any queries regarding the delivery and/or assessment for this unit.
As with all assessments, the candidates result for this unit must be submitted to City & Guilds on the Walled Garden to allow for certification.
This unit will be assessed by:
• a knowledge assessment at a NET approved AM2 centre
• a simulated practical exercise at a NET approved AM2 centre.
