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Electricians install power, lighting and renewable technologies in buildings. They also inspect and repair electrical control systems and machinery.
You could work: on call; as customers demand
As an electrician, you could:
We've identified this as a potential green job
For an electrician to be a green job, you could:
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You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work on a construction site, at a client's business or at a client's home.
Your working environment may be cramped and at height.
You can get into this job through:
You could start a college course to gain some of the technical knowledge that may help you get onto an apprenticeship, or find a trainee position with a company.
Courses include:
You'll still need practical experience in the workplace along with further on-the-job training to become fully qualified.
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You can apply to do an apprenticeship with a company, such as:
Apprenticeships are open to all ages.
You can also train to become an electrician through an apprenticeship in the armed forces.
You'll usually need:
If you've worked as an electrician and do not yet have a level 3 qualification, you may be able to get your skills and experience recognised through the Experienced Worker Assessment.
There are 2 assessment routes available, with one requiring at least 3 years' experience and the other needing 5 years.
You may be able to get a job as an electrician if you've got experience and relevant qualifications from a related career, for example in building services or electrical engineering.
You'll need to:
It's very important to check what training courses are offering before signing up. Electrical Careers give advice on how to choose the right training and qualifications to become a qualified electrician.
You can find out more about how to become an electrician from:Electrical Careers; Go Construct
With experience, you could work in:site supervision; estimating and contract management; electrical project design; training and assessment
You might also become self-employed and set up your own electrical business.
You can find out more about becoming an electrician from Electrical Careers and Go Construct.
If you would like to find out about pathways to electrical careers linked to low carbon technologies you will find information on the link below
https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/the-industry-career-options/about-the-industry/
As a trained electrician you can access the Electrician Plus training so that you can upskill in new technologies.
https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/progress-or-upskill/eplus/