Electrician

Electricians fit, service and repair electrical machinery, equipment, circuits and wiring.

Useful Links

https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk

https://www.the-esp.org.uk/our-work/ewa/

https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/the-industry-career-options/career-routes-and-specialisms/

https://www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/what-jobs-are-right-for-me/electrician/

Job profiles

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/electrician

https://www.ucas.com/explore/career-page/5.2/5241?assessmentId=false

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/electrician-526009

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/electrical-engineer

What would you be doing?

Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.

How to become an Electrician

For more information on the different training routes click here :https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/joining-the-industry/training-routes/

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards getting your skills and experience accredited
applying directly

Relevant college courses include:

Level 2 Diploma in Access to Building Services Engineering (Electrical)
Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation
T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships is the preferred route into this industry.

You can do an installation and maintenance electrician advanced apprenticeship.
You can also train to become an electrician through an apprenticeship in the armed forces.

For more information:

https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/joining-the-industry/the-right-training-takes-time/

To find a provider that offers electrican courses for your apprenticeship click here: https://findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses/5/providers

Working in the industry:

If you've worked in the industry for 5 years or more and do not have a Level 3 qualification, you may be able to get your experience recognised through the Experienced Worker Assessment.

Direct Application:

You may be able to move into electrical installation work if you've got experience and relevant qualifications from a related industry, for example building services or electrical engineering.