Electrical / Electrician Apprenticeships

Obtaining electrical apprenticeships is a great way to start a career as an electrician in the UK. You’ll gain valuable experience in real-world situations that will give you an edge when looking for your first paid job in the industry. Working under a trained electrician will also give you confidence that you’re getting the best education you can get, and is more likely to help you pass the electrical qualifications that you will need to have.

Electrical Apprenticeships: Finding a Position

One way to get an apprenticeship with an electric company is to send a letter to a person or company you’ve identified as a

potential employer. You want to show potential employers that you’re reliable, dedicated and ready to work hard. Along with the letter, include a CV that emphasizes your best qualities. The CV should include information such as any part time jobs you’ve had in the past. A career counsellor at your college can help you put this together and ensure that it sounds professional. Call the potential employer a few days after they receive the letter to follow up. This will show that you’re motivated, genuinely interested and ready to get started.

How can you locate these employers to begin with? There are several ways. Start by asking anyone you know who has electrical qualifications or who works in the industry for referrals. What if you don’t know anyone? Browse the phone book, the Internet or call a local union and ask for contact information. You may be surprised at how willing some of the experts are to share their knowledge. While you are asking about possible electrical internships, you could gain a valuable mentor along the way.

As soon as you’ve secured an employer, contact your local college to get a spot in the required coursework for obtaining the electrical qualifications needed. Don’t rely on your employer to contact the school; they don’t always remember and spaces fill in quickly.

Electrical Apprenticeships: Qualifications

The qualifications for electrical apprenticeships are: (more >)