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What to Look for in an Electrical Course

Want A Successful New Career - Why Not Become 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. Typically electricians work from technical plans when putting in electrical installations. They also maintain appliances and fix faulty equipment. The electrical trade overall is now responsible for 20 Billion pounds of business a year in the UK alone. So with such a demand for skilled workers, why not reap the rewards and become an electrician yourself.

What's The Work Like?

You might wonder whether electrical work will suit you. You'll need to be a hands on, practical sort of person who's good with tools. 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 should be reasonably fit, as some of the work can be physically demanding. But most important of all, if you want to work for yourself you'll need to be resolute and persistent.

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Be Your Own Boss

The motivation to study for an electrical certification often comes from a desire for self-employment. Without doubt this is proving to be the way forward for many. It's not surprising when you look at the amount of work in the domestic market in particular. It's also not unusual for other tradesmen to get some electrical qualifications to boost their offering to clients. Then a smaller number enrol on courses to extend and legalise their DIY electrical skills.

In common with all the trades, good electricians get a lot of their work through word of mouth recommendations from satisfied customers. You'll be taught all your technical skills on the course, but also remember to have good personal skills as well.

Although overtime is sometimes possible, employed workers usually work 9-5, Monday to Friday. Average salaries in 2009 were around 26K according to SalaryTrack 2009. In contrast, domestic electrical contractors working for themselves should earn a good deal more, but they'll also have to put in more flexible hours. They must think about their expenses though when quoting for jobs.

What's The Right Course For Me?

The professional industry bodies offering the most regarded certifications are EAL and C&G. In addition, teenagers doing C&G exams at technical colleges will find working assignments to complete their more practical NVQ's. In all this type of training takes a number of years to complete. Those who are more mature usually prefer to do shorter training courses part-time alongside their existing jobs. This training usually leads to work in the domestic market, so excludes the necessity for lengthy NVQ's.

The private training colleges offer flexible programmes that lead to certifications that will get them up and running with the best financial return from their training investment. Students come out with solid, industry legal electrical qualifications that they can speedily make use of in households anywhere.

Domestic Installer Courses

Domestic electrical installation training will generally lead to an EAL qualification. You'll learn how to install electrics, rewire houses and fit household electrical equipment. You'll be primed to pass Part P, so that all the work you do will conform to legal requirements.

A second essential qualification from C&G is the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations. There are a number of other C&G certificates you might go for, to widen the range of work you can do.

Domestic training such as that just described will probably take you several hundred hours, spread over whatever time period you choose. You could be successfully working in customers' homes a few short months from now - building your future on solid ground.