How to Become a Qualified Electrician in the UK

[@lukemurphy199]

Working in the trade for 10 years without qualifications is criminal

[@alisaqlainzahid3502]

I have completed my theory part of course and practical training and assessment completed, I have got 18th edition and Part p certification and remaining certificates I will get after practical assessment, I have got ECS electrical labourer card. Can you guide for which jobs I can apply and where. Please recommend me any company if you know. Thanks 🙏

[@Bre3zy07]

I started my apprenticeship about 6 weeks ago. Any tips on how to stay ahead with my portfolio work? 👍

[@Wysbruvyougoodyeah]

How did you land your apprenticeship mate?

[@Bre3zy07]

@ I basically just started to call company’s asking if they would want to take on an apprentice, I also gave my CV to many companies.

[@Zak-ku7sq]

​@@Bre3zy07did you call local companies or big companies?

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi, I would suggest starting to take photos of you carrying out any specific tasks on site. Make sure you are in the photos. For example - Pictures of you working on access equipment, pictures of risk assessments etc. If you want to look at some example photos go to our 2346 page - www.nvq2346.com

[@Bre3zy07]

@@XSTrainingLtd great, thank you!

[@casesclues]

How can I get the labourer ecs card

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi, you need to be on an NVQ to enable us to register you to the ECS and obtain a labourer / trainee card.

[@mJyN10]

Hi I have completed my masters in electrical and electronics engineering, i want to know about the procedures for becoming electrician.ty

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi @mJyN10 How many years have you been working in the trade? Ring me on 08001700294 to discuss further. Regards Jamie

[@ngehsamuelshu5525]

Hi there, I've got my qualifications outside the uk, have an experience of 6 years plus in the field, however my Naric statement of comparability certificate is equivalent to RQF level 6 which is bachelor's degree in electrical and power engineering. I wish to do NVQ level 3 in Electrical engineering so as to become a full electrician can you give me more of inside please. I've also been a classroom teacher in a college and university in the the same field for over a period of 5 years plus.

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi, Please contact the team on [e-mail] and we will look into this for you.

[@CrimsonCrusader69]

I'm currently studying my Level 2 three nights a week through a local college, I work full time in an unrelated field, when would you suggest I start looking for relevant employment to gain practical experience? Would that be now? at the end of my level 2? or would I need to wait until I have also completed the level 3?

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi apologies for the late response - there is never a bad time to go into electrical employment. However, you will be more employable the higher level of qualification you have.

[@kgdeacon2254]

I've had a level 3 electrical installation certificate for a few years now 0 site experience what should I do to achieve the nvq?

[@kgdeacon2254]

Have been working in the electrical industry but only in assembly for boards

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi, to achieve your NVQ you need to be working in the trade so you can gain experience and evidence for your portfolio. Gaining electrical experience is key and the NVQ must not be rushed.

[@justchillman104]

Im starting my apprenticeship in september at 16 any big tips/advice ahead of it

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Ask as many questions as you can early on. Specifically on site where you will learn so much in such little time. If you don't ask the questions early, you miss vital information which leads to nothing else making sense. No question is a stupid question!!

[@TheWanderer1111]

How long does it take to get my license also will this be recognised all across Europe even out side Europe

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi, starting from scratch with no experience it can take up to 2-3 years from start to finish for the full process. And yes, this would be recognised across Europe but you may need to take internal exams when you get to other countries outside Europe.Hope that helps.

[@TheWanderer1111]

@@XSTrainingLtd Great also help in the process looking for work which is needed to complete the qualification after level 2 and 3 ? Thanks

[@XSTrainingLtd]

@@TheWanderer1111 Yes you're absolutely correct, being in a position to be working in the industry is essential after you gain your Level 2 & 3. If you ask your instructors whilst working on the initial qualification then they may be able to give you some ideas on how to do this.

[@jmnaeem5885]

hi i'm from bangladesh and i will come in uk september session. Now, i'm learning level 1 so what wil i do? when i will reach in uk. my university campus in london

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi @jmnaeem5885, You can join our City and Guilds 2365 Level 2 in Electrical Installations. The course is online with a 2 week practical course in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Contact me on 0800 170 0294 for more information.

[@aliazgar9316]

​@XSTrainingLtd hi is your course available in Manchester

[@JASIMUDDIN-dz6xb]

@@XSTrainingLtd How much this course

[@XSTrainingLtd]

@@JASIMUDDIN-dz6xb It's £1900 + Vat - please get in touch if you need more details - [e-mail]

[@SHELLBUCKSKIN]

hi, I have completed IVQ level 5 advanced Electrical and Electronic engineering diploma and Beng also How can I become Electrical engineer in uk pls

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi, Please contact the team on [e-mail] and we will look into this for you.

[@Gav6661]

Do you have branch in Ireland ?

[@XSTrainingLtd]

No sorry, we just have the one Test & Training Centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Most of our Courses are Online but if there's a practical lesson within the qualification then that will usually take place here.

[@cristianbreschigliaro9705]

Hi, do you think it is possible to get a job as an electrician mate with level 2 completed?

[@MarvylousTV]

you should be able to.

[@XSTrainingLtd]

Hi @cristianbreschigliaro9705, you can 100% get a job as an electrician's mate once achieving the level 2. Visit the NICIEC website, put in your post code and this will brill up all the company's round your area. Good luck.

[@eastm479]

Is it essential to do a level 1 ?

[@XSTrainingLtd]

No it's not, you can start at Level 2 🙂

[@STorStxckz]

That’s if you failed your maths & english