Training to be an electrician

The UK electrical contractors market is vast and is said to be worth around £18.2bn a year (source AMA Research). However, it is highly fragmented and comprises mostly of independent contractors and sole traders.

The industry is characterised by poor service and unreliability. Some tradesmen exploit customers and rogue practice is regularly publicised. Consumers and companies are therefore wary of who they appoint and employ, often finding it difficult to find a reliable and trustworthy electrician. However, when they do they use them again and again and recommend them to others. Options Skills have devised their 3 step electrician training and support packages based on years of industry experience. Genuine opportunities exist for people who are dedicated, passionate and hard-working.

Changing career is a major decision and one that cannot be taken lightly. It is a choice that can only be made after careful consideration and much thought.

If you decided to retrain for a new career as a qualified electrician, you must ensure you have chosen a provider who will be able to meet your needs and deliver a high-quality service – providing you with the perfect platform from which to launch your career.

Here at Options Skills, we pride ourselves on providing our students with the best opportunity to start a career as an installation electricians. We offer support both throughout and after training, including marketing opportunities.

The Electrician Training Courses package has been developed to provide you with necessary qualifications and the comprehensive training package available. We have combined this with marketing support to help you benefit from the potential offered by owning your own installation electrical business.

Training as an electrician with Options Skills will take place at one our certified training centres in Birmingham, London or Manchester. In order to legally work as an electrician, you must be deemed as competent. Most contractors join a competent persons scheme to demonstrate this to their customers and local building control (who must be notified of all installations that fall under Part P of The Building Regulations). Scheme providers such as NAPIT will ask electrical contractors to prove they have essential qualifications, experience and professional career development in place. This can appear to be daunting for new entrants to the industry however, Options Skills will help you by providing great training, real qualifications and on-site experience to provide you with a seamless, logical and legal training pathway for you to follow.