Are you thinking of retraining for a new career? Keep reading - we’ll guide you through everything you need to know to train for a new career in trade!
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The cost of living crisis is heavily affecting lives across the UK. Due to this, people are looking for eco-friendly options in an attempt to reduce their damage to the environment, and the extortionate costs that come with it. Thankfully, there are many eco-friendly jobs in trade that allow tradesmen to do their part for society, and the environment.
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If you're looking for jobs that make a difference, then look no further than the trade industry.
Trade jobs are essential for the running of our society. The skills within trade jobs are always needed, with certain specialties and careers making a huge difference within our day-to-day lives.
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Here at Access Training, we are huge believers in the importance of learning - at any age! Our students enrol onto our electrical courses for adult learners for many reasons. This could be for a complete change of career, to learn a new trade, or to top up on existing trade skills. No matter what your goal is, we have a range of electrician courses for adult learners to help you get there.
Access Training is a trusted UK course provider, and we have electrical training centres dotted all over the country! Gain your electrical qualification with us, and benefit from our industry expertise and ongoing career support.
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Am I too old to retrain as an electrician?
You're never too old to learn a new trade or retrain as an electrician. There is no time limit on learning - that's why we do what we do! Our comprehensive electrician courses for adult learners are open to all ages and backgrounds. You don't need any experience either - our skilled trainers have that all in hand and are more than happy to spend 1-to-1 time with students.
We'll help you to learn the electrical trade, get qualified and start your new career as an electrician - and every goal in between!
The autonomy that comes from learning a trade can be relieving. Gaining electrical qualifications not only opens up career opportunities with established companies, but it also creates a clear route to self-employment. Being your own boss is always an option with Access Training.
By 2023, the UK will need between 7,500-10,000 electricians. No matter your age, you could be one of them by enrolling onto our electrician courses for adult learners.
How long does it take to become a qualified electrician?
Electrician apprenticeships generally take three years to complete. After completion, it is up to the student whether they decide to continue onto higher education courses or other electrical training.
At Access Training, we're a bit different - we speed the process up without sacrificing quality education.
Students at Access Training can achieve the very highest level in the electrical trade and earn industry-recognised qualifications in a matter of weeks. These include highly-recognised PAT Testing courses and 18th Edition qualifications!
What makes Access Training better than other electrical training centres?
We understand that adult learning can seem daunting at first. That's why we provide fast-track training from trusted UK training course providers. We never put our students through more than they need to - with us, there's no need to spend three years doing an apprenticeship. We'll get you exactly where you need to be.
Our flexible electrician courses for adult learners enable you to learn your trade and start work, or self-employment, within a far shorter timeframe than traditional routes.
Not only that, but our unique course packages include unlimited online learning, intensive practical training, and ongoing career support for up to 3 years after enrolment.
Are you ready to take the next step?
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Carpentry and joinery is one of the oldest professions within the trade industry, and is revered and respected like no other. Carpenters are always in great demand, whatever the type of work they are undertaking, and this could encompass a wide range of skills, environments, and practices.
But sometimes information regarding what exactly is available to carpenters in terms of working opportunity is not that easy to find. Carpentry as a profession is a varied, demanding, and skills-dependent vocation which is by no means restricted to making furniture and measuring wood, although these are of course fundamental to the practice of carpentry.
The aim of this article is to communicate the rich strands of work available to those with the right carpentry qualifications, to make sure that you are getting the most out of your career, and to enable you to explore all avenues to make your professional life as fulfilling and lucrative as it can be.
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If you’re looking for a career in trade, you may be feeling a bit lost about what job role to choose.
There’s no denying that the trade industry is a great to get your teeth stuck into - there are always jobs available and you also get the brilliant satisfaction of hands-on work. But how do you choose your pathway?
If you're finding yourself asking - what course is right for me? Here are the characteristics and qualities needed for each of our courses to help you decide…
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If you’ve decided you want to train for a new career, here are five things you should consider which could help you along the way – and make the leap seem less daunting!
How long will it take?
Time is a key element in any decision to pursue a new career. Consider whether the new career requires any additional training, for example, or whether there is a probation or training period in your new role. If new qualifications are required, the length of time it takes to qualify might vary depending on the level of the qualification. Understanding the new career and the training courses you'll need to complete to get there is paramount!
At Access Training, becoming a qualified tradesperson can take a matter of months, rather than potentially years of apprenticeship work – meaning you can get on the tools, start earning a wage, and progress down your new career path in no time at all.
How much can you expect to earn?
Obviously, earnings will vary considerably while you're training for a new career, depending on what kind of work you pursue. However, it is a good idea to consider doing some research yourself, to ensure that you know the extent of your financial situation, and how secure you will be in your new role. Perhaps some savings will be required to undertake new qualifications, or a temporary job will be necessary in order to fund your training. Make sure that you are financially secure enough to do the training you need to start your new career. Sufficient planning and financial awareness can make the transition into a new career seamless and secure!
Careers in construction can be very lucrative, especially if you decide to become your own boss. In an era where tradespeople are in increasing demand, work opportunities are well-paid and plentiful. It’s always a good idea to know where you’ll stand financially in your new role and to prepare accordingly.
Do you want to be your own boss?
Your new role might allow you the opportunity to become your own boss. This is a new and exciting prospect, and one which millions of people across the UK are pursuing – in 2019, the number of self-employed workers was at its highest for twenty years.
Perhaps one of the reasons you became tired of your old career and fancied a change was to give yourself more flexibility and autonomy in your professional life. A career like construction is perfectly suited to achieving this kind of freedom. With the right qualifications, experience and drive, you can start building your brand and customer base with just a few first steps – and a significant part of our course at Access Training is designed to help you commence your new career, whether you want to be your own boss or not!
How will the change impact your lifestyle?
A new career can affect your life in a number of different ways – your workplace might require you to travel, or take a new route to work, or even to work from home. It might involve a dramatic change in working environment – to go from a stagnant office, for example, to a busy worksite, might require certain preparations and adjustments which it would do no harm to be aware of.
Have a Plan B!
Retraining in a new career is no mean feat, especially if you’re departing from a path that you’ve been heading down for a long time. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go for it – people change careers all the time, and it can be an incredibly rewarding, exciting, even life-changing experience.
Once you’ve made the decision, and are convinced that it’s the right choice for you, then make sure you have enough financial and emotional backing to make the experience as smooth as possible. And if things don’t quite work out the way you planned, make sure you establish some kind of safety net, to give yourself peace of mind.
But most of all – go for it! Throw yourself into your new journey and embrace the changes which come your way. The world is your oyster!
Today is A level results day, and as is the case every year, anxiety is running high. Right now, you may be feeling like your A level results will determine the rest of your life, but it doesn't have to be that way. Ultimately, it is a small hurdle in the grand scheme of life, and there are always alternative options - even if you didn't get the grades you wanted.
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There are a wide number of reasons people seek to become an electrician – it’s pretty well known that electricians earn lucrative salaries (check out our blog on trade salaries here). Beyond earning a lucrative salary, electricians also have a lot more flexibility than most traditional careers can offer.
Once you have trained as an electrician, the career direction options are endless. Whether you’re looking for employment with a business or are hoping to find success in self-employment, training as an electrician gives you the freedom to choose your path.
If you’re interested in training to become an electrician and are looking for additional information on the qualifications required to become a sparky, keep reading!
Do I need GCSEs to become an electrician?
There are different avenues you can take when it comes to training to be an electrician, such as apprenticeships, college, or training centres. Some facilities will require an applicant to have obtained a number of GCSEs, including maths and English.
Here at Access Training, whether you’ve just finished school or are a mature student looking to train, you can train to become an electrician without GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
What qualifications DO I need?
To become an electrician, there are some qualifications you’ll need to achieve to prove that you’ve trained and have acquired the necessary skills. Depending on the type of work you’re planning to do, there are different levels of training required.
The basic qualification you’ll need to obtain to prove you have the skills required to practice is a level 3 vocational qualification or diploma.
This qualification is the bare essential you need to be able to practice, and depending on what level of work you’d like to engage in past your training period, there are a number of further qualifications you can achieve.
Here at Access Training, we’ve broken it down into three courses– Essential Electrical Course, Professional Electrical Course, and Premier Electrical Course. Each course increases in complexity – the further you train the more qualifications you will achieve, which will enable you to take on a wider range of jobs in the future.
If you’d like to get a more in-depth comparison of the different courses side by side, take a peek at our electrical courses overview page. Here you can find more information about the different courses, the stages of training with Access Training, and course recommendations suited to your unique career goals.
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Our website has a lot of great information on the different courses we provide and their content. If you’re still not sure which course is right for you, reach out and contact us today. We’ll be more than happy to talk over the different options with you, and help you find the perfect fit for your career goals.
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