A Profitable New Career With Electrical Training Courses

Electricity is one of life's essentials in the modern world. Both commercially and domestically we need good electricians. Work for some is predominantly concerned with installations - others with safety testing or fault-finding and maintenance. A report compiled by the Summit Skills showed that in 2009 there were a total of 613,000 people employed in the electrical industry in the United Kingdom. If you've thought about moving into electrical work, now is a great time to gain your skills and qualifications.

Free In-Depth Information

Even if you're an absolute beginner, you can be up and running in several months time with the right training and application. To make life easier for you, we've done extensive research on electrical training and careers, and written a very detailed E-Book. All the different training options are clearly explained - and we'll send it to you for FREE. As there's such a variety of training companies and courses available, you'll find it an invaluable read. Check out the report now, and you'll see what we mean. 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.

Will It Suit Me?

Who gets on well with this type of work? To be an electrician you will need to be able to use a variety of tools effectively. Those who can work methodically through a process do well as electricians. Many electricians work on their own for a large amount of the time, so you must be quite independent. Some electrical work requires a degree of strength, so it's useful to be physically fit. And ultimately, anyone looking to start their own business must be focused and motivated.

Becoming Self-Employed

The motivation to study for an electrical certification often comes from a desire for self-employment. In fact the majority of those who have re-trained either become contract workers or self-employed. With continued high demand (especially in the domestic market) this makes a lot of sense. Sometimes people with other trade skills want electrical expertise, to give their business more credibility. Others want the skills and legal qualifications to do more of their own DIY.

As you might expect, a good deal of your domestic work can come from client recommendations. Your training will get you up to speed technically, but you'll also need good people skills when dealing with the public.

Commercially employed electricians will usually work a 37 - 40 hour week, with possible overtime at the weekends. For that, they will typically be paid approximately 26,000pa. In contrast, domestic electrical contractors working for themselves should earn a good deal more, but they'll also have to put in more flexible hours. Obviously, they have to supply their own tools and transport etc as well.

Which Training Will Suit Me Best?

The professional industry bodies offering the most regarded certifications are EAL and C&G. Most young people entering the industry straight from school will study for C&G qualifications along with corresponding NVQ's. In all this type of training takes a number of years to complete. So older career changers tend to go for less lengthy courses that they can fit in around their current work. They don't need lengthy NVQ training because they're looking to work in private houses. Private electrical training companies can get students through their courses and on their way in a matter of months. Students come out with solid, industry legal electrical qualifications that they can speedily make use of in households anywhere.

What Might This Training Cover?

Although course contents will vary slightly, every level 2 EAL Domestic Installer Course will follow a proven track. Your course will deal with basic wiring principles - installing new electrics, rewiring houses, fitting appliances etc.

Your training will enable you to qualify for Part P - now a legal requirement for all domestic electrical workers.

Every practising electrician must also attain the C&G 2382 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations Certificate, so training will be included for this too. Once you've trained sufficiently and become qualified in these areas you can both carry out and self-certify all your domestic work.

Your training will include distance-learning work to complete at home, and all your workshops and assessments in-centre. How quickly you get a through the course will be down to you. Training will give you confidence and ultimately success - as you'll never be stuck for work with such in-demand skills.