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Want A Successful New Career - Why Not Become an Electrician?

The electrical industry has become one of the most significant aspects of life today. In Britain and around the world we rely heavily on the expertise of electrical contractors. Work for some is predominantly concerned with installations - others with safety testing or fault-finding and maintenance. In 2009, over six hundred thousand people were employed in one sector or another of the UK's electrical industry. With the right qualifications you too could be enjoying a profitable and rewarding electrical career.

Will I Be Able To 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. You'll need to be able to work independently, and make decisions for yourself. 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

Even if you're an absolute beginner, you can be up and running in several months time with the right training and application. Knowing which courses to take can be quite confusing, so we've put together a step by step document that explains everything.

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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. 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. You might like to bookmark it now (Ctrl D) so it's quick to find again.

Get Your Own Business Off The Ground

The motivation to study for an electrical certification often comes from a desire for self-employment. Colleges are constantly enrolling new students who want greater freedom in their working lives. And there appears to be an on-going healthy demand for electrical contractors in private housing, so it can work very well. It's also not unusual for other tradesmen to get some electrical qualifications to boost their offering to clients. And some people take electrical courses in order to safely fit a new kitchen at home for example.

In common with all the trades, good electricians get a lot of their work through word of mouth recommendations from satisfied customers. Your chosen college should give you all the technical expertise, but do remember to maintain a good attitude whenever you're working for others.

It's normal for employee electrical workers to put in around a 40 hr week - sometimes with extra overtime. For that, they will typically be paid approximately 26,000pa. 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. They will need to take their overheads into account as well though.

Where Should I Start?

In the UK, look primarily for C&G (City & Guilds) and EAL (EMTA Awards Ltd) training. Some people (mainly youngsters out of school) also attain NVQ certifications through industrial placements. They're looking at a number of years before qualifying on this track. Re-trainers over the age of about 25 mostly study shorter courses part time, much of it at home.

They usually target their skills for domestic work, which means NVQs are not needed. The private training colleges offer flexible programmes that lead to certifications that will get them up and running with the best financial return from their training investment. This reduces the overall qualification set, but it meets the trade requirements for the areas involved, and so provides a quicker and more direct route to the market.

What Might This Training Cover?

Domestic electrical installation training will generally lead to an EAL qualification. Training will include installations, safety procedures, wiring and rewiring in homes and testing circuits. As everyone carrying out domestic electrical work now has to be Part P certified, your training will give you an understanding of what's needed.

Similarly, you'll have training for the City & Guilds 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations Certificate (2382), another legal necessity. There are a number of other C&G certificates you might go for, to widen the range of work you can do.

Domestic training such as that just described will probably take you several hundred hours, spread over whatever time period you choose. Create the success that you're looking for by making a start right now.