A growing number of people are looking to learn a trade during the current economic climate in order to find greater job security as the nature of the construction industry means that engineers with practical skills are always in demand.
Becoming a qualified electrician, domestic installer or solar engineer is a great way to get a challenging but rewarding job which pays a competitive salary to those with the relevant skills and experience.
Fully qualified electricians can earn an annual salary in the region of £50,000 and this figure can rise dependent on what skills they possess and whether they are self-employed or own their own electrical company.
If you are looking to become a qualified electrical engineer that works on domestic and commercial projects, the traditional route to take is to complete the City & Guilds 2330 level 2 course.
The 2330 at level 3 provides the supporting knowledge part of the NVQ qualification which will prove an engineer's ability to work on domestic and commercial projects such as re-wiring a house to testing the electrical safety of office equipment.
Achieving the City & Guilds 2330 at levels 2 and 3 is the conventional route into the industry although the 2357 qualification has been introduced which incorporates a more holistic approach to learning and includes aspects of renewable energy.
Trainees can take either route into the industry if they are keen on becoming a qualified electrician because they are both accredited qualifications which are accepted by employers in the industry.
Further inspection and testing qualifications will allow an engineer to work on commercial jobs, while a Part P accreditation will enable work on domestic electrical projects.
Registering onto a Part P scheme will permit someone to become a fully qualified domestic installer that is able to carry out household electrical jobs such as installing new lights and re-routing cables.
Many practicing electricians are expanding their skill-set by learning how to install renewable technologies like solar panels which are becoming more popular thanks to government incentives.
An increasing number of commercial and domestic properties are exploring the benefits of having solar panels installed which means that electrical engineers with the relevant skills are in growing demand.
Once you discover a reputable electrical training provider, you should talk to them about learning solar panel installation skills as this will help your career in the long run.
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