Changing Careers From Teaching: Become an Electrician

Most people train to become teachers with the intention of staying in their chosen vocation for most, if not all, of their careers. Teaching can be a incredibly rewarding career, but it might not be for everyone. Which is why you may be considering a career change from teaching. If you’re interested in a career that is always essential, with the ability to work your own hours with high paying salaries, becoming an electrician could be for you. 

Transferable Skills 

As a teacher, you will have learned important transferable skills. Electricians need to have incredible attention to detail, be able to follow guidance and regulations efficiently and be highly organised; all qualities you likely already possess from your work as a teacher. Being able to grasp sometimes challenging subjects is not unfamiliar territory for a teacher, potentially making learning the technical aspects of being an electrician more manageable. 

Continued professional development is also essential for electricians to ensure that they are staying ahead of industry developments, something that teachers will be well used to. 

Essentially, teachers have a number of skills that are important when working as an electrician and helpful for understanding the trade. 

Which Course is Right For Me?  

If you’re interested in a becoming an electrician, Access Training can help. Our Electrician Courses vary depending on what kind of work you'd like to be doing once you're qualified and what level of qualification you're looking for. Our Essential Course is great if you want to work as a Domestic Electrician but if you are considering joining a Competent Persons Scheme our Premier Electrics Course would be better suited to your needs. 

Once you enrol on your course you will have access to resources and guides to help you hit the ground running. If you want to know more about job opportunities that are available to you or how to establish yourself as a self-employed electrician, we can help with that too.  

Making the decision to leave your current job is a big decision to make, which is why our Course Advisors will take as much time with you as you need to make the choice that’s right for you. 

Electrician Salaries

You may be concerned about whether you’ll be able to earn enough when you’re getting started in a new industry but thankfully, becoming an electrician can offer great salary potential from the get-go. 

A qualified electrician in London could look to earn on average £43,140 a year (Reed.co.uk) with senior or more experienced electrician salaries increasing to over £50,000 per year (Reed.co.uk). 

Electricians are essential workers and always in demand so the opportunities to maximise your earning potential, especially if you become self-employed, are huge. 

Addressing the Skills Gap 

Another reason to consider becoming an electrician is to help address the current skills gap in the UK. The current Labour government plans to build 1.5 million new homes across the UK and CITB reports that 152,000 new tradespeople are required to meet this demand, so there’s never been a better time to consider a new career path. 

Whilst it might feel intimidating to enter into a new career and industry, Access Training are here to support you and help you reach your goals.  

Learn your trade. Get qualified. Make it happen.