Elec Training

Ask whether electricians are well paid in the UK and you'll get wildly different answers depending on who you're talking to. A self-employed spark billing £400 per day in the South East will tell you it's one of the best trades going. A PAYE electrician in London earning £42,000 and spending half of it on rent will tell you the numbers look better than they feel. An industrial electrician pulling 55-hour weeks with structured overtime might say the money's there but the work-life balance isn't.

Asbestos remains one of the biggest legacy risks in UK housing and construction. Although it was banned in 1999, it’s still present in millions of homes, offices, and public buildings across the country. Knowing what it is, where it’s f…

If you’re an electrician or business owner looking to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points, becoming OZEV authorised can open up new opportunities.  The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) oversees the UK’s EV charge point grant schemes — helping homeowners, landlords, and businesses save money on…

Older adults are among the most vulnerable when it comes to electrical safety at home. Many live in properties with ageing wiring, older appliances, and limited access to professional safety checks — a combination that can quickly b ecome dangerous. …

In this part of our Health and Safety Policy series, we’re looking at COSHH — the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.  If you’re an electrician, employer, or sole trader, COSHH is a key part of your Health and Safety…

When installing lights, switches, or electrical accessories, understanding IP ratings is vital for safety and compliance. These small two-digit codes can make the difference between a safe installation and one that risks water damage or electric shock.  Whether you’re training to become…

In the third part of our Health and Safety Policy series, we’re taking a closer look at PUWER — the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. These regulations set out the legal duties for anyone who owns, uses, or controls…

If you use a van for work, you already know how essential it is to protect it. Whether you’re an electrician, plumber, or self-employed installer, your van is more than just a vehicle — it’s your mobile workshop, tool store,…

Planning permission and building control often get mentioned together, but they solve two different problems. Planning is about whether your project should happen in a specific place (design, neighbours, heritage, environment). Building control is about how the work is carried out…

Once you’ve completed a Domestic Electrician Course or the full Domestic Electrician Package, you’ll be qualified to carry out a wide range of electrical work in domestic settings. But it’s important to understand where the legal boundaries are — particularly…