Electrical apprentices are obviously not going to be the most experienced contractors you can use but they need experience to progress. The only problem is they may not be well equipped to handle challenging electrical problems on their own, so if you’re offered the services of an apprentice is it fair to ask for an experienced electrician? It depends on the project, and some apprentices will be more than capable of carrying out electrical tasks, but it is always important to check with your electrical company to see how experienced their members of staff are. You may find that a young apprentice can offer more determination to get a problem... Read More »

With electricity being more important than ever in today’s world, electricians are bound to be needed from time to time, and it’s important to make sure you find an electrician who is fit for the job. A qualified electrician will like be registered with a scheme such as British Standards Institution (BSI), ELECSA, National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) and NICEIC Certification Services. Each of these schemes helps individuals determine competent electricians, and it can be seen as a certificate for electricians. They ensure that electricians are fully qualified; however, recommendations are still extremely important. If you know somebody who recently had high quality work done by an... Read More »

Many people take the view that apprenticeships are out there for everyone, and that they can be easy roles to walk into, but that is not the case. There are some notable requirements for electrical apprenticeships, and if you know somebody looking to enter an electrical career, then it can be important to know what is expected. Firstly GCSEs in maths and English is important, though other subjects can be considered, like science. Many apprenticeships are actually rather long in terms of contract, ranging between 3-4 years, but you will be given a thorough understanding when you come out of the apprenticeship. Travel is another, and having a driver’s license... Read More »

Every single new building will require an electrician and today there are more options in terms of electricity and the wiring. A business is unique, and their electrical needs are likely to be unique too. A company is likely to require heating, alarm systems, lighting, but there may also be unique needs such as under floor heating, emergency lighting, fire detection systems and much more. An electrician is key to completing new builds, and they tend to be one of the last contractors to apply finishing touches, before plasterers and decorators of course. Today the fact is businesses cannot function without electricians, and workload has certainly increased in the construction... Read More »