Although the pandemic has provided the trade with many challenges over the last year so, one positive to come out of the coronavirus crisis could be the opportunity it provides to attract new people into the industry. Many people will have lost their employment or simply be looking for something more stable coming out of the pandemic. Electricians and other tradespeople have continued to work and thrive. Overall it is a stable, reliable career with plenty of opportunity.
The are plenty of developments in the industry. Many companies, commercial, retail or otherwise will need the services of electricians to open their doors. Additionally, as the demand for new houses continues to grow and smart home installations increase, the need for businesses to invest in the next generation of electricians could not be clearer.
| Location: | Amount of vacancies: |
| Middlesex | 574 |
| Surrey | 566 |
| Hertfordshire | 555 |
| London | 531 |
According to research the electrical industry requires an additional 15,000 fully trained and qualified electricians within the next 4-years! Above you can see the top four areas that have the highest shortage of electricians. These are vacancies for fully-qualified electricians. Unfortunately there is not enough people taking up the trade this days.
Fortunately for those who are working in the trade, they are seeing huge increases in their earnings and general demand. The role plays extremely well when compared to other trades. Electricians, in fact, are the highest earning tradespeople. , data recently published by the Office for National Statistics found electricians earn the most out of all the trades with an average salary of £33,495.
How to become an electrician:
Here at Able Skills we are a Centre of Excellence when it comes to electrical training. We focus on helping students become fully-qualified electricians. The first step in becoming a professional would be achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical qualification. From here there are many steps to take, the process is not easy but with the right guidance it can feel straightforward.
If you are looking for a more comprehensive A - Z process then you're in luck! We offer a complete package for those looking to go from beginner to industry ready. Our JIB Gold Card Electrician Training Course includes Almost everything that is available at Able Skills from an electrical point of view:
- City & Guilds Level 2
- City & Guilds Level 3
- PAT Testing
- 18th Edition / BS 7671
- Inspection & Testing / 2391
- AM2 Assessment
We even offer Home-Study options allowing you to take on either your Level 2, Level 3 or both from the comfort of your own home. Of course you will need to learn the practical side within our workshop but the theory can be learnt at home!
For example, the Home Study Electrics Level 2 course is completed in two sections. Firstly, you will be given some materials like our 'Home-study pack', the relevant City & Guilds Textbooks and access to the online learning platform 'SmartScreen'.
Using these two tools you will learn the theory in your own time. Then once you feel comfortable that you have understood the information provided, you will need to book in '4-weeks' for practical learning and exams. Give us a call and talk to one of our office members for more insight into how this option can allow you to train around a busy lifestyle!
To find out more:
Again, you can contact us over the phone on 01322 280 202. You can also email us at info@ableskills.co.uk for additional information. We have been teaching electrician courses for 20-years and understand what our students need from training. We don't just offer electrician courses but training option for all kinds of trades, take a look through our website and contact us for more insight.