Young people should consider a carer as an electrician!
Do you have a goal career in mind? Then this article is not for you, we want to speak to those who are unsure about what route to take after leaving school...The economy here in England and worldwide has obviously taken quite a huge hit recently, the prospect of attending university and fighting for roles against thousands of others seems even more uncertain. We urge young people to think about taking up electrical courses; Training towards a career in electrics with our Electrician courses will set you up for life! Being able to become your own boss, work self-employed and have your very own business is not to be sniffed at, there is a stigma around trades in young peoples minds and that is a real shame as the opportunities are endless!
Young people should consider a carer as an electrician!
One of the first things you might think of when looking into a new career is how much do people in this line of work make on average? Well, According to the 2020 trades salary survey, electricians, recorded by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) is £33,176, compared to £32,315 from 2019. Is this realistic? Most established electricians tend to work for themselves and are self-employed which, yes means that this number will be dictated by how much work you do and how efficient you are in the industry. As a self-employed electrician or contractor, you will be able to charge a day rate or fixed rate depending on the job itself and the part of the country you are working in. Again, the stigma amongst young people surrounding trades like electrics is unjustified and the truth is that electrics could be an excellent way to set yourself up for a successful and long-lasting career that is only dependant on the effort you, personally put in. There is no relying on a boss, company or anyone else but yourself.
Social distancing measures are now in place including separated and individual equipment and tools.
Where would I start?
Well, if you first want to gain an understanding of the basics then you should take on our Introduction to Basic Domestic Electrics. This course will give you a solid introduction to the fundamental skills and will act as an opportunity for you to know if the trade is for you. However, if you're really looking to give the trade a go and start on the path towards working out in the industry then you'll be looking at our City & Guilds Level 2 course. This course is 7-weeks of training during which you'll become familiar with the vital aspects of the trade getting hands-on and gaining the experience you'll need to progress and build a real skill-set in the trade.
Government schemes?
Obviously, at the moment, the government is working hard to get the economy up and running just as it was before the pandemic. There are many discussions and announcements surrounding retraining budgets, funding and schemes. The government is looking now to the second phase of the crisis when the worst stage of the health aspect has passed and they hope the economic recovery can begin. You may think that the future looks uncertain but you can take the job uncertainty out of the question by setting yourself up for life with trade skills.
More information:
For more information about any of these Electrical courses or to find out more about any of the other trades and courses we offer, feel free to give us a call on 01322 280 202. Alternatively, you can email info@ableskills.co.uk Currently, we are providing training 7-days a week after re-opening. Plumbing causes, Bricklaying courses, Gas courses and Electrician courses are back in full-swing in a controlled manner with the rest of the construction trades returning on August 3rd! We have our own accommodation which is available on a room only basis and is located only 5 minutes from the Training Centre. The Accommodation is owned by Able Skills and will only ever be used by our students; the property also has a large car park so, for any of our visitors who are considering driving to us, vehicles can be left there quite safely during electrician courses or other training.
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