Electrical courses 'could be a good alternative to university'

Taking electrical courses or other vocational qualifications is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to an expensive university course.

Sarah Clover, business development manager at advice website notgoingtouni.co.uk, has suggested that the current economic climate has made taking more employment-focused courses may represent a "sensible approach".

She pointed to the fact that many people taking university degree courses are finding it increasingly difficult to find jobs that match their skills, while vocational jobs are much more likely to provide skills which employers desire.

Ms Clover also cited the relatively high cost of university courses as another potential negative, particularly in the aftermath of the recession.

She said: "With the average university debt reaching £20,000 and with tuition fees looking certain to increase, taking a more vocational approach is definitely an option worth considering."

According to new research from the charity Edge, the number of vocational qualifications awarded last year rose by 11 per cent compared to the year before, with construction qualification take-up growing by 22 per cent.

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