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A Future With Electrician Courses

Make The Change Now And Get Into Electrical Work

Electricity and the electrical industry play a vital role in all of our lives. Our infrastructure depends on the skills and knowledge of trained electricians. Essentially the work involves installing, maintaining and testing electrical systems, equipment and appliances under strict safety regulations.

The electrical market as a whole now accounts for 3 percent of Britain's Gross National Product. So with such a demand for skilled workers, why not reap the rewards and become an electrician yourself.

Can I Do It?

Am I the right sort of person for this work? To be an electrician you will need to be able to use a variety of tools effectively.

It's important to be able to follow safety guidelines and procedures, so you need to be able to carry out tasks with great precision. As a good deal of your work will be unaccompanied, you need to be happy to work on your own. You should be reasonably fit, as some of the work can be physically demanding. And ultimately, anyone looking to start their own business must be focused and motivated.

Free In-Depth Information

You may have a few skills under your belt already, or you may know next to nothing. Whatever your present knowledge, good industry training will have you equipped for the job very quickly. To make life easier for you, we've done extensive research on electrical training and careers, and written a very detailed E-Book.

We make no charge whatsoever for this essential guide, and you can download it in seconds. There are a lot of training colleges and companies in the UK, offering various different areas of expertise. The e-book will put things into perspective. It makes sense to go through that first before you do anything else. Then return to this page and visit some of the training organisations listed alongside. If you Bookmark this webpage by keying in Ctrl D you'll be able to get back to it instantly.

Make The Move To Self-Employment

One reason many people retrain to become electricians is because they want to become self-employed. Without doubt this is proving to be the way forward for many. It's very sensible when you look at how much work there is particularly in the domestic sector. There are people who train to do part time electrical work when their existing work is a bit light. Still others train in order to save paying trades people to do their electrical work.

Happy clients will sing your praises to all and sundry when you've carried your work out well. So you'll be costing yourself money if you're not well mannered and considerate to everyone you deal with.

Some electricians employed by big companies work shifts, but most work a regular eight hour day during the week. And according to SalaryTrack, last year the average employed electrical worker earned between 24K and 29K a year. However, self-employed electrical workers operating in the domestic market can expect to earn more, but may well have to offer more flexibility in their working hours. Being self-employed also means there are overheads to consider, so prices have to reflect that.

How Should I Get Going?

The two relevant trade certification boards in Great Britain are EAL and City & Guilds. Some people (mainly youngsters out of school) also attain NVQ certifications through industrial placements. In all this type of training takes a number of years to complete. Career-changers typically go for more condensed courses that will fit around their existing commitments.

As most of them are preparing for work in housing rather than industry, they don't need NVQs. Career-changers want the best value for their money, and greater flexibility. This still allows students to meet the legal trade requirements, just in a narrower field over a shorter period of time.

What Does This Involve?

Study programmes vary, but a comprehensive domestic course should equip you to pass your Level 2 EAL Domestic Installers exam.

With an eye always on safety, you'll be shown how to install electrics, rewire houses, test circuits and more. You'll be prepared for the EU Building Regulations qualification known as Part P.

Electrical installers also need to pass the City & Guilds Certificate 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations, so you can expect preparation for that. You could also be taught and assessed to carry out various other tasks that together will allow you to complete and self-certify domestic electrical work.

Domestic training such as that just described will probably take you several hundred hours, spread over whatever time period you choose. Once you've attained your skills and certifications, you'll have skills that will set you up for life.