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Becoming a qualified electrician is only the first part of the journey. Once you’ve completed your training, built your skills, and started gaining practical experience, the next step is deciding how to structure your working life. Many electricians choose to…

Across the trades, electricians continue to sit at the top of the pay table. Surveys show that electrical work is one of the most financially r ewarding routes for skilled workers, and despite the challenges of COVID-19, demand for qualified…

Keeping your BS 7671 knowledge current isn’t a tick-box exercise—it’s the bedrock of safe, compliant work and a key marker of professionalism in the UK. Amendment 2 to the 18th Edition landed in March 2022, and if you qualified prior…

Electrical work in the UK is governed by strict standards, particularly BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and the requirements of Part P Building Regulations. But not every task in a domestic or commercial setting requires the full involvement of a registered…

Demand for solar PV is rising again as households and businesses look to cut bills, stabilise energy costs, and reduce carbon. That means more work for competent installers—especially those who can design tidy systems, commission them correctly, and explain performance…

Rising energy prices, time-of-use tariffs, and the switch to low-carbon tech are pushing homeowners to squeeze more value out of every kilowatt-hour. That’s why electrical energy storage systems (EESS)—most commonly lithium-ion battery systems—are moving from “nice to have” to “seriously…

The UK’s transition to cleaner transport has super-charged demand for competent EV charge-point installers. Alongside that growth, the qualification f ramework changed in September 2022: the legacy City & Guilds 2919 routes were retired and replaced by C&G 2921-31: Design…

PAT testing is the combination of visual inspection and electrical tests to confirm that in-service equipment remains safe to use. Although many people still say “PAT,” modern training (e.g., C&G 2377-77) takes a wider EET view: not just portable tools…

Electricians continue to set the pace for earnings across the UK trades—driven by persistent skills shortages, sustained demand in domestic and commercial work, and g rowth areas like EV charging, consumer unit upgrades, and inspection & testing. If you’re mapping…

Choosing the right electrician course is the decision that shapes everything that follows: how quickly you get site-ready, which jobs you can safely take on, how you build your NVQ portfolio, and how soon you reach full competence for the…