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A Bright Future With Electrical Qualifications

Change Careers Now To Become a Working Electrician

The world as we know it would grind to a halt without electricity. Both commercially and domestically we need good electricians. As there are many different jobs within the industry, the nature of an electrician's work will depend on the type of specialist training they've had. The industry is now one of the biggest in the UK, with 20 billion pounds of work carried out annually according to the Summit Skills report for 2009. If it's time for you to make some career changes, training to become an electrician could be a very good move.

Can I Do It?

You might wonder whether electrical work will suit you. You'll need to be a hands on, practical sort of person who's good with tools. Systematic attention to detail is necessary in order to comply with safety guidelines. It's not uncommon for electrical workers to spend much of their time alone, so you must be content with your own company. You'll also need to have perfect colour vision and to be physically fit, as some of the work is quite strenuous. And basically, if your goal is self-employment, you must have drive and determination.

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Once you've passed the correct industry exams, you can be on your way to a great new career. Yet many people find it hard to know who is best to train with, and which courses to take. That's why we've compiled an impartial report to help you understand. This is free to download, and tells you all you need to know about the different training paths into industry.

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Make The Move To Self-Employment

The desire for self-employment is what frequently triggers a move into the electrical industry. 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. Finally some just want to be able to carry out electrical work in their own homes.

When householders find an electrician they're pleased with, they'll talk to other people about them and do a lot of free advertising. Be sure that you're pleasant and courteous whenever you're in someone else's home - apart from being the right thing to do, it could bring in a lot more work!

Although overtime is sometimes possible, employed workers usually work 9-5, Monday to Friday. And according to SalaryTrack, last year the average employed electrical worker earned between 24K and 29K a year. Domestic electrical contractors in their own business are wise not to stick too rigidly to a 9-5 routine, as they can bring in a great deal more money if they're flexible. Obviously, they have to supply their own tools and transport etc as well.

How Do I Begin?

The electrical industry mainly recognises EAL and City & Guilds in Britain today. 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. More senior applicants most often choose short training programmes that they can work through at their convenience.

This training usually leads to work in the domestic market, so excludes the necessity for lengthy NVQ's. Specialised colleges focus on teaching skills that will help students learn what they need in months, not years. Of course it means fewer certifications, but nevertheless students gain sufficient knowledge and skill (and the relevant certificates) for the field they'll be working in.

What's Involved In Such A Course?

A typical EAL Level 2 Domestic Electrical Installers course would take you from no knowledge to competency in domestic work. With an eye always on safety, you'll be shown how to install electrics, rewire houses, test circuits and more. Your training will enable you to qualify for Part P - now a legal requirement for all domestic electrical workers.

The 17th edition IEE wiring regulations is another requirement for electrical workers. Other short C&G courses will give you more opportunities. If you include the Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations you can register with NICEIC and inspect, test and certify industrial and commercial installations as well as domestic ones.

Obviously the speed you can get through a course depends on your existing commitments, but allow about four to five hundred hours for training in total. You could be successfully working in customers' homes a few short months from now - building your future on solid ground.