Become An Electrician
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How To Become An Electrician
Learn to Become an Electrician in the UK 2024
In the UK, there are three main pathways to becoming a qualified electrician, each tailored to different experience levels and career goals. At Learn Trade Skills, we offer flexible, accredited programs that provide all the qualifications you need to succeed, whether you’re just starting out, focusing on domestic work, or looking to formalize years of experience.
Explore the options below and choose the one that best suits your journey:
- Fully Qualified Route – For non-experienced individuals and operatives without formal qualifications.
- Domestic Installer Route– For experienced operatives specializing in domestic electrical installations.
- Experienced Worker Route – For operatives with 5+ years of industry experience seeking formal certification.
The 3 Main Routes
For non-experienced individuals or operatives without formal qualifications.
This comprehensive training package is ideal for those starting from scratch or those with hands-on experience but no formal qualifications. It includes everything you need to become a fully qualified electrician, including diplomas, NVQ, and AM2 preparation. Choose between a standard or fast-track option, depending on your experience and availability.
Who is this for?
- Non-experienced individuals: People with no previous experience in electrical work, starting from scratch.
- Existing operatives: Individuals with hands-on electrical experience but lacking formal qualifications.
Pathways Within the Gold Card Package:
- Ideal for non-experienced candidates.
- Provides a comprehensive training program, starting with the basics and advancing to more complex electrical installations.
- Includes a range of qualifications, such as the Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Electrical Installations, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, and Inspection and Testing courses.
- This route also includes an NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation portfolio and the AM2 Assessment, which is a final practical test (although the AM2 is not included in the package).
Study Options:
- Full-Time: Complete in 15 weeks, attending Monday to Friday at the training centre, followed by about 1 year to complete the NVQ portfolio.
- Part-Time: Complete in 30 weeks, attending 1 day and 1 evening per week, with the NVQ portfolio taking about 1 year.
- Designed for those with practical, on-the-job experience but no formal qualifications.
- A faster way to gain the necessary certifications by combining in-centre learning with extensive online self-study.
- Courses covered are the same as the Standard Route, but with an accelerated learning schedule that acknowledges your prior experience.
Study Options:
- 24 weeks of one day a week in-centre training, with online learning materials to supplement practical knowledge.
- The NVQ portfolio takes about 1 year, just like the Standard Route.
For experienced operatives focusing on domestic electrical installations.
If you’re looking to specialize in domestic work, this package provides the essential qualifications to certify your installations and register with a Competent Person Scheme. It covers key regulations and installation standards, and is perfect for those already working in residential settings. Look into Domestic Installer Package
Who is this for?
- Experienced operatives who primarily work in domestic electrical installations (homes and residential properties).
- Those looking to certify their work and register with a Competent Person Scheme (such as NICEIC) to legally sign off on domestic electrical work.
What does this include?
- The focus is on domestic electrical installations, so the courses are tailored to this environment.
- Courses Included:
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations: This course covers the essential regulations you need to follow for safe and compliant installations.
- Certificate in Installing, Testing, and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings: Helps you ensure that all installations meet safety and regulatory standards.
- Initial Verification (2391-50): Focuses on the initial verification and certification of electrical systems in residential settings.
Study Options:
- A flexible 12-week program, with classes two evenings a week in-centre.
- Online self-study materials are available to help you revise and enhance your understanding.
This package gives you the qualifications needed to legally certify electrical work in homes and register with a Competent Person Scheme.
For operatives with 5+ years of experience but no formal qualifications.
This pathway recognizes your experience and helps you gain the formal qualifications needed to become fully certified. With a flexible combination of online study, in-centre training, and on-site assessments, it’s designed to accommodate your work schedule while formalizing your skills. Look into Experienced Worker Package
Who is this for?
- Experienced electricians with 5 or more years of industry experience who have the skills but lack the formal qualifications required to gain full certification.
- Ideal for those who want to achieve formal recognition of their abilities.
What does this include?
- This route combines online study, in-centre assessments, and on-site evidence gathering to help you gain the necessary qualifications.
- Courses Included:
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (2365): Delivered online to allow flexible learning and a refresher on the foundational knowledge you already possess.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations: A must-have qualification for working in line with the latest safety and regulatory standards.
- Inspection and Testing (2391-52): A course that prepares you to test and inspect electrical installations, ensuring they meet industry standards.
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (2357): This is a key qualification that involves gathering evidence of your on-the-job experience. It’s required to achieve full status as a qualified electrician.
- AM2 Assessment: While this is not included in the package, it’s the final practical assessment you’ll need to complete to be recognized as a fully qualified electrician.
Study Options:
- This route is highly flexible, allowing you to balance work and study.
- The Level 2 course is delivered online, so you can study at your own pace.
- In-centre sessions are required for the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Inspection and Testing courses, ensuring you have the most up-to-date knowledge and practical skills.
- You’ll work with an assessor to gather on-site evidence for your NVQ portfolio, which typically takes about 1 year.
This route provides a structured and formal way for experienced electricians to gain the qualifications they need to reach full electrician status.
