Becoming a electrican/plumber?

Noni Juice · 5 Sep 2011 at 13:57

Hi there,

Like many others, I'm still looking for a career, while I've been applying everywhere and still not sure what I want to do, I have looked into becoming an electrican or plumber. I have contacts in the area through family who all say its a good place to be as there is demand.

A bit about myself, I'm 22 and a graduate in business so could this hinder my applications?

Also where would I apply? I've been looking at courses such as the ones below -

http://www.ableskills.co.uk/

But would it be better to train with a company?

Anyhelp would be great, thanks.

Jedeye · 5 Sep 2011 at 14:10

Being a plumber or electrician is always a great career option. The plumbers in London can easily earn £40k pa, as there is always demand.

My missus used to be a sparky, and she made great money.

The only problem might come from being self employed really, as you have no sick pay/holidays paid for, but the wages mean that you should always be afloat really.

If there is running water/lighting anywhere, there is a demand.

Noni Juice · 5 Sep 2011 at 14:14

Thanks for the reply, sounds good!

How would one go about becoming qualified? How did your wife get into the area if you don't mind me asking?

Noni Juice · 5 Sep 2011 at 17:53

Also in regards to plumbing, my local jobcenter said that they will support me if I did a plumbing course, but not a electrical one. Any idea as to why?

Stains · 5 Sep 2011 at 21:17

For Electrical - Look into local colleges who do the City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering. You may have to do Level 2 first, not sure how it works now. You would also have to complete a NVQ Logbook which is based on site which consists of a checklist and evidence of completeing various works i.e - Various types of metalwork, different types of cabling and of course... Health & Safety.