A Career as an Electrician

A Career as an Electrician can not only give you possible skills for life it can also give you the opportunity to run your own business and work your own hours. Everybody at some point in their life will need a good electrician and the opportunities within this industry are growing so what are you waiting for!

Electricians, of course, install electrically operated equipment such as heaters, generators, lights etc in both business and home. By law only qualified electricians are allowed to handle the electrics of an electrically equipped building therefore training is essential.

Qualify As An Electrician To qualify as an installation electrician, you must hold the Electrotechnical Services NVQ/SVQ at Level 3. Your route to achieving the NVQ/SVQ will differ, depending on where you train in the UK.

Apprenticeships
You may be able to start as an apprentice with an electrical contractor or building company. Most apprentices start at 16 to 19, although entry may be possible over 19 in Wales.
Industry bodies strongly recommend that you gain a placement or employment with an electrical contractor, as soon as possible after starting the technical certificates, so that you can complete the NVQ. Your training provider may help with placements but you can also contact companies directly.

Scotland
Modern apprenticeships are available if you are aged between 16 and 19 and lead to an Electrotechnical Services SVQ Level 3. If you are 22 or over, you may be eligible for the Adult Training Scheme, but you must be working in the electrotechnical sector and have a minimum of one year's relevant experience. For example, you may have experience from the armed forces or engineering. Technical certificates are not available in Scotland.

For further Information on an Apprenticeship as an electrician contact:
The Learning and Skills Council: www.lsc.gov.uk

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