Have you ever started your journey to becoming a qualified electrician, gas engineer, or plumber but life got in the way? Perhaps you started your NVQ training but had to put it on hold due to unforeseen circumstances. If this is the case for you, Access Training is here to help you get back on track and achieve your qualifications – even if you started your journey elsewhere.

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Thinking about a career change or starting fresh in the skilled trades? Becoming an electrician offers stability, great earning potential, and the satisfaction of working with your hands. But what if traditional apprenticeships don't fit your lifestyle? Don't worry, Access Training provides you with the tools to achieve your electrical career, without the traditional apprenticeship route!

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A 2022 survey of nationwide search data, found that the UK cities where electricians are most in demand (in terms of monthly searches) were:

1. Worcester – 2,088 monthly searches
2. Bedford – 1,723 monthly searches
3. Preston – 1,783 monthly searches
4. Lincoln – 1,696 monthly searches
5. Colchester – 2,149 monthly searches

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What does it take to be an electrician?

• Fine motor skills
• Mathematics knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• Patience
• Empathy
• Strong time management
• Attention to detail

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If you are a qualified electrician and you'd like to build up your skills portfolio, our 2-day EV charger installation course is a brilliant way to take your career as an electrician a step further. With 1.1 million electric cars now in use on UK roads, you will receive many benefits for providing customers with this unique and in-demand skill.

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An apprenticeship is a common pathway for someone looking to start a trade career. Apprenticeships are great for those with trade skills, because students are able to get hands-on experience as they learn.

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As of early February 2023, there are now over 680,00 electric cars on UK roads. With electric vehicles slowly becoming the norm, many people are taking advantage of the jobs that arise from the ongoing maintenance of electric vehicles. 

One of the most popular jobs for electric vehicles is the role of EV Charger Installer.

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How to become PAT certified

To become a PAT Tester, you will firstly need a relevant qualification. The minimum requirement for this is the City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate for In-Service Inspections and Testing of Electrical Equipment (2377). To get started simply choose a PAT course that will provide you with one of these qualifications. Some courses won’t even require any previous experience.

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