Elec Training

Thinking about a trade that is hands-on, future-proof and properly respected? An electrical apprenticeship ticks every box. This guide explains how apprenticeships work, who can apply, f unding, what you actually learn, and the steps to qualification—plus where to study…

Electricians sit at the heart of the UK’s energy transition, building upgrades, and data-centre boom. That demand shows up in pay packets: from apprenticeships through to specialist testers and XC, earnings rise as competence and scope increase. Below is a…

Choosing the tools-and-testers route instead of a lecture hall can feel risky—until you look at the numbers. Funded training, no university debt, and a wage from week one make an electrical apprenticeship one of the shrewdest moves in today’s job…

If you’ve racked up years on the tools—but never completed an apprenticeship or Level 3 diploma—the Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) lets you prove full electrician c ompetence without starting from scratch. Below is everything you need to know about entry…

The NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance is much more than a box-tick; it is the benchmark that proves you can design, install, test and certify to n ational standards. Below is a step-by-step guide covering entry criteria, unit structure,…

Swapping a weekly payslip for your own invoice book can feel daunting, yet thousands of UK sparkies do it every year—and many never look back. If you’re w eighing the jump, use this checklist to move from “thinking about it”…

Road-map to qualification: four proven routes into the UK electrical trade The UK still faces a chronic shortage of skilled sparkies, and that gap shows in p roject schedules and pay packets. Whether you are 16, 36 or 56, there…

Stepping into the electrical industry without the right grounding is like wiring a board without schematics—risky and inefficient. A City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installations gives you the schematic: structured theory, supervised practice and a clear route to full…

Electricians keep homes bright, factories humming, and the grid safe. Earnings can be just as varied as the jobs themselves, so we’ve pulled the latest figures into one place—including entry pay, regional uplifts, and what happens when you n iche…

Amendment 3 to BS 7671 landed on 31 July 2024 and adds fresh rules every practising electrician must follow. Below is a quick-fire overview of what c hanged, why it matters, and how you can keep your knowledge sharp with…