More work for electricians after lockdown?
We are happy to be back here at Able Skills training the next generation of professional electricians through our electrician courses. This has been a strange time for all of us, however, looking forward we hope to continue to give people a great start to a new career in the electrical industry. As part of the UK Government’s economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that homeowners will be able to receive vouchers towards making their homes more energy-efficient. So what does this mean for electricians? Who will benefit from this scheme?
Green Homes Grant scheme to come into effect in September!
What is the scheme?
The government has said that in this coming September homeowners will be eligible to claim up to £5,000 worth of upgrades to their home. Additionally, those living in lower-income housing could receive up to £10,000. The money will be used for home improvements such as; energy-efficient lighting, boiler repairs, boiler replacement, maintenance, re-wiring, double or triple glazed windows and so on. These are all improvements in the effort towards the government's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the UK government realises the importance of upgrading buildings to be more energy-efficient.
How does this help the electrical industry?
Well, the energy-efficient lighting will need to be installed by professional electricians. The Green Homes Grant scheme will allow homeowners to obtain a voucher towards the cost of energy efficiency improvements. The vouchers will pay for two-thirds of the cost of the energy efficiency upgrades, up to a maximum of £10,000. The vouchers will go directly to the companies providing the work, although the Government hasn’t confirmed how long it will take for firms to be paid.
Looking for training?
You're in the right place, we have been providing electrician training courses for over 18+ years! We understand what an aspiring electrician needs from the place they train at. We have a very knowledgable team of electrical instructors here teaching our courses. They have worked out in the industry for years and now have been teaching fora long time, they understand how to convey the lessons they learnt out on the job to our students. They know what it's like to be starting out an can give you an absolutely perfect start to a successful career in the trade.
Take your first steps towards achieving industry recognised electrical qualifications.
Where do I start?
You will want to take a look at our City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical course if you are serious about starting a career. This course is an intensive 7-weeks of hands-on practical training mixed with classroom-based theory to ensure you understand the reasons behind the tasks you are completing. This course will give you a solid understanding of the fundamentals of electrical installation, repair and maintenance. As well as an understanding of the Health & Safety requirements governing electrical installation processes, and knowledge of the organisation and structure of the electrical industry within which these activities are carried out.
Contact Information:
Have some questions about our range of Electrician courses? Feel free to give us a call on 01322 280 202! We are happy to assist you in any way that we can, answering questions, providing advice and getting you booked onto courses. You are also completely welcome to come and visit us in person, our door is always open, in fact, we are open 7-days a week. Simply walk into our office and talk to a representative of ours and even take a look around the facility for yourself to get a sense of what we have to offer and what training with us is really like!
If you live a considerable distance from our location here in Dartford, Kent just outside of London then you may be thinking about accommodation for the duration of your Electrician courses. Well, we have our own accommodation available, located just a short walking distance from our centre - Accommodation can be booked for the reasonable price of £20 per night! However, make sure to contact us well ahead of your courses start date as spaces are limited!
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