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Careers From Studying An Electrical Course

Train For A Profitable New Career As An Electrician

Electricity is one of the most important aspects of modern life. In Britain and around the world we rely heavily on the expertise of electrical contractors. 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.

Approximately three percent of the UK's GNP can be attributed to the electrical industry. So if you're looking to retrain for a new career, an electrical course could be just the thing for you.

Can I Do It?

You might wonder whether electrical work will suit you. To be an electrician you will need to be able to use a variety of tools effectively.

You need to be methodical, and have an eye for detail - it's essential that electricians follow safety procedures to the letter! 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 a good head for heights, as work isn't always at ground level! And basically, if your goal is self-employment, you must have drive and determination.

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Whether you've already got some relevant skills or not, once you've trained and got yourself certified, you can start making money.

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Start Working For Yourself

The motivation to study for an electrical certification often comes from a desire for self-employment. Most newly qualified adult electrical workers choose to either work for themselves, or on a contract basis. It's not surprising when you look at the amount of work in the domestic market in particular. 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. As with plumbers and builders, electricians will get some good referrals if their customers think they've done a good job. You'll be taught all your technical skills on the course, but also remember to have good personal skills as well.

Electricians working for commercial companies generally do a regular forty hour week. And according to SalaryTrack, last year the average employed electrical worker earned between 24K and 29K a year. Electricians who work for themselves and take on a variety of domestic jobs can bring in significantly more than that, although their hours are usually longer. They must think about their expenses though when quoting for jobs.

Which Training Will Suit Me Best?

The professional industry bodies offering the most regarded certifications are EAL and C&G. National Vocational Qualifications can also be undertaken by proving commercial competency in industry. This typically will take three to four years. 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.

Various training routes are offered by commercial colleges that will quickly lead to industry recognised qualifications. Students come out with solid, industry legal electrical qualifications that they can speedily make use of in households anywhere.

What's Involved In Such A Course?

Although course contents will vary slightly, every level 2 EAL Domestic Installer Course will follow a proven track. You'll learn how to install electrics, rewire houses and fit household electrical equipment. You'll be prepared for the EU Building Regulations qualification known as Part P. 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.

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.