7 Reasons Why You Should Become an Electrician

7 Reasons Why You Should Become an Electrician

Interested in becoming an electrician? This article will be exploring the many reasons why you should consider taking on electrical training and become a fully qualified and trained electrician. Electricians are known to be the highest-paid trade in the United Kingdom, with numerous reports of increases in average salaries. Electricians in the UK earn between […]

Day in the life of an electrician

Day in the life of an electrician

This article will explore what the average electrician will experience when working in the field on a daily basis (life of an electrician), as well as guidance on where to get electrical training for those interested in learning the trade and becoming fully qualified electricians. So, what is an electrician? What do they do? Life […]

Growing Demand for Qualified Electricians in the UK

Growing Demand for Qualified Electricians in the UK

Growing Demand for Qualified Electricians in the UK and Training for an ECS Gold Card with LTS Are you considering a career in electrical work? Look no further than Learn Trade Skills, a reputable training center in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, specializing in training and qualifying electricians. These courses can usually be completed within a few months, […]

What effect has COVID-19 had on the Electrical Industry?

What effect has COVID-19 had on the Electrical Industry?

How has the global pandemic affected the electrical industry? Since the worldwide pandemic began in early 2019, several sectors and businesses have struggled to recover. Many people have conquered this and adapted their work flow to the situation, while many others were unsuccessful in doing so. This article will explore how the COVID-19 has affected […]

What Impact Has Brexit Had On The Electrical Industry

What Impact Has Brexit Had On The Electrical Industry

How has Brexit impacted the Electrical Industry? Since the implementation of Brexit in early 2020, the electrical industry has been impacted in a variety of ways. The many ways in which the electrical industry has been affected will be explored in further depth throughout this article. Loss of Jobs The loss of jobs is one […]

Electrician Course Structure Changes

Electrician Course Structure Changes

What course structure changes have been made? Recently, we have had to make some adjustments to the structure of our courses to ensure flexibility throughout. As we value our students and understand that not everyone is able to attend certain days of the week due to work etc., we have made the following adjustments to our course […]

Changes to the Competent Persons Scheme

Changes to the Competent Persons Scheme

Serious changes have happened in the industry to become an electrician and partake in the Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) that you should be aware of. From 1st September 2021 onwards, the current method of becoming a Qualified Supervisor will change. On top of the qualifications you must hold with our previous Intermediate or Professional Package, you will be expected to achieve a […]

How Hard Is It To Become An Electrician in the UK?

How Hard Is It To Become An Electrician in the UK?

If you are reading this article, it is very likely you are considering a career to become an Electrician. It is a very valid question to ask how hard it may be to become an Electrician in the UK, as there is a multitude of opinions on this matter.

But the good news is, sparks are here to stay as long as we depend on electricity as a society, and for this reason, it is a brilliant career to invest in. We have broken this article into sections to help answer some of the questions you may have in your mind.

University or Vocational Training Course?

University or Vocational Training Course?

Continuously, every year we see statistics highlighting how there have been records in the number of students who have been enrolled to do a University course. (FT Article)

In most cases, University is always emphasized as the natural path of progression and the default path for anyone after Sixth form or College.