It is advisable that wiring tests are carried out at least every ten years by a qualified engineer, which means that an electrician will always have a steady line of working coming in from these tasks.

Other jobs that electricians do include fuse box upgrades in order that they meet the regulations set out in the British Standard BS7671 wiring regulations which guarantee the safety of a property's electrics.

A popular piece of work done by electricians is fixing lighting installations into both domestic and commercial buildings as well as on the outside of these types of property.

Outside lighting, whether it is in the garden or on the front of a building, is a great way to improve safety, which is another aspect of an electrician's job because their services are often required to fit security systems installations.

Burglar alarms, door entry systems and CCTV equipment all need to be installed by a qualified electrician who has the knowledge and experience of working with appliances of this nature.

If all of this sounds interesting to you, then you might want to start researching what electrical courses qualifications you will need to become a fully qualified electrician.