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How do I pursue a career as an electrician?

Recently, we talked about the reasons why you should consider a career as an electrician. Today we are going to look at the best way to go about getting the skills, knowledge and know-how to actually get started. We have been working very hard here at Able Skills to make sure that we are presenting a centre that is both reliable and safe during this pandemic and we can now confidently say we are back to business helping young aspiring electrician achieve their goals through training. Let's take a look at the path for somebody looking to become an electrician from start to finish and which electrician courses are best for you...

How to peruse a career as an electrician!

If I have no experience?

Okay, so first let's talk about not having any experience whatsoever, never tried your hand at electrical DIY or anything, how would you start? Well, if you want to learn the absolute basics and have a chance to know if the trade if for you then we would recommend that you take on our 10-day Introduction to Basic Domestic Electrics course - This course is ideally suited for those of you who want to achieve a basic understanding of domestic electrics and to understand what you can and cannot do within a domestic dwelling. From here, if you are confident you want to move forward with training then you'll look to start our 7-week City & Guilds Level 2 qualification.

I'm serious about a career, where should I start?

If you have some experience behind you or you are simply certain you want to train towards becoming a professional in electrics then you should jump straight into our City & Guilds Level 2 qualification! This course is intense and boats a huge range of topics for you to learn, starting with the fundamentals and working week-by-week to more advanced aspects. Over the 7-weeks you'll develop regulation knowledge, practical skills and science required for electrical installation work; as the course progresses you will gain extensive knowledge of the theory of Electrics.

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From here, you'll want to take on our City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Course, this is the natural progression for anyone who holds a recognised level 2 Electrical Installation qualification and is the next step towards becoming a qualified Electrician. During this additional 7-weeks of hands-on training, you'll really get to grips with that next level of electrical knowledge and skills, providing an advanced understanding of electrical science, inspection & testing procedures, fault diagnosis and rectification and installation design.

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Next, you'll need to pick-up some additional training focused on certain aspects of the trade. This includes training such as our 18th Edition Courses which will help you to gain an understanding of the industry standards, the wiring relations outline the guidelines for safe and effective installations, knowledge that everyone working with electrical installations must understand. Additionally, you'll want to gain knowledge on PAT Testing and take on Inspection & Testing qualifications.

How do I gain 'Gold Card' status?

If you have been doing some research on becoming an electrician you may have seen the term 'Gold Card Status' this basically means having the highest level of CSCS Card allowing you to work on almost any construction site and overall establishes you as a competent and fully-qualified electrician. Luckily for you, if this is something you are looking to achieve, here at Able Skills we offer an electrical training package that includes every single qualification you need to achieve this including;

So, in total, our Gold Card Approved Electrician Package will be around 16-weeks of training. The JIB Joint Industry Board Gold card is a mark of competence in this industry and gives you an advantage on job opportunities over people who do not possess this card. You will be sought after first because of the reputation and hard work that goes into gaining a gold card. Whether you’re thinking of starting your own business or working for a company or taking up contracts the card will give you that seal of approval!

Example of the JIB or Joint Industry Board's 'Gold Card'.

Alternative training methods:

We understand that not everybody has the time to commit to a 16-week long training program...Which is why we offer a few alternative training options for those who are strapped for time, have an existing job, family commitment and so on. Firstly, we'd like to mention the ability to take on any of our electrician courses on a weekend-basis! Learning that exact same skills just on the weekend, allowing you to train towards a new career whilst currently employed.

Home-Study options?

We also offer 'Home-study' options which allow you to get started in the comfort of your own home. For example, we offer a 'Home-Study' option for both our City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical courses. You'll be provided with a 'Home-study' pack that includes all of the theory for the qualification. Once you are confident that you have understood the theory provided then you will need to book time in our training centre to learn the practical side of the trade and to complete assessments. By undertaking this ‘Home Study’ electrical course, you are effectively replacing your access to an instructor in a classroom environment with a home learning theory pack. As this is the case, we have put together very comprehensive study packs to ‘replace the tutor’ allowing you to study your electrician course at home.

Contact us:

For help and advice about becoming an electrician or for questions regarding any of the electrician courses talked about in this article give us a call on 01322 280 202! We are happy to help you in any way that we can. Alternatively, you can email info@ableskills.co.uk Currently, we are providing training 7-days a week after re-opening. Plumbing courses, Bricklaying courses, Gas courses and Electrician courses are back in full-swing in a controlled manner with the rest of the construction trades returning on August 3rd!

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