A stripped screw can be a frustrating obstacle, turning a simple task into a challenging ordeal. Whether you’re a seasoned handyman or an enthusiastic DIYer, encountering a stripped screw is an inevitable part of working with various materials. In this guide, the team from TradeSkills4U, the leading electrical training course provider in the UK, will […]
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How to Utilise Social Media Effectively as an Electrician?
In today’s digital age, it’s crucial for electricians to leverage the power of social media to expand their reach, engage with customers, and attract new clients. It’s a natural fit for an electrician’s business, especially smaller businesses, where social media can be a highly effective marketing tool when used strategically. In this article, the UK’s […]
6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Tool Theft
The Best Ways to Protect Yourself Against Tool Theft Wherever you are in the world, tool theft is a costly issue for electricians – and that includes electricians in the UK! Tool theft may sound minor, but it leads to significant financial losses, stress, and disruptions to work. Here, the UK’s best electrician training team […]
A Quick Guide to Insurance for Electricians
Electricians are the unsung heroes behind our well-lit, powered, and technologically advanced lives. They ensure our homes, offices, and public spaces function safely and efficiently. However, the electrical trade is not without its risks. Unforeseen accidents, mishaps, or unfortunate incidents can lead to significant financial losses, legal liabilities, and damage to one’s professional reputation. To […]
Electricians’ Rates – A Quick Guide
Over the last 12 months, we have published a lot of information regarding electricians’ and trades salary – in November 2020 we’ve finalised our yearly UK Trades Salary Review and for the 6th year running our salary survey showed that electricians earn the highest average salary out of most trades with a 1% increase on […]
How to Register as an Electrician or as an Electrical Business
In March 2020 we launched our 4 Steps Programme to become a domestic electrician, our most comprehensive electrical course available at all 4 electrical training centres. Once completing our Step 1 Domestic Electrician Course you’ll have the skills & knowledge necessary to set up as a domestic installer and therefore register with HRMC as a […]
COVID-19 Safe Working Guidelines for Electricians
January 2021 update During Lockdown 3.0 electricians and other tradespeople are considered keyworkers and can continue to provide essential maintenance & repair work in people’s homes. The Government has issued some updates in relation to the safety working guidelines for the construction industry: Whilst carrying out a risk assessment, particular notice should be given […]
TS4U Launches FREE – How to Become an Electrician, Seminars & Taster Sessions
Today we are very happy to announce that here at TS4U, we will be offering FREE to attend seminars throughout February explaining the various routes of ‘How to become an Electrician’. These unmissable events will be held at our national training centres in Leeds, Warrington, Coventry and Crawley. Do you want to be an electrician but don’t know where to […]
How do You Ski if You Can’t Stand Up?
Our very own Paul Chapman, Electrical Tutor and volunteer ski guide, tells us why he chose to get involved with the Southern Ski Club for the Disabled (SSCD). SSCD is a non-profit organisation entirely run by volunteers to help people with any disability enjoy a sense of freedom and exhilaration and to help develop their […]
Electricians Guide to Going Self-Employed
If you’re thinking about becoming a self-employed electrician, once you have completed your training, we would always recommend working with an experienced electrician first. This will allow you to gain confidence and experience before going it alone. You can do this by working as an electricians mate, working for an electrical contracting firm, or you […]
Ultimate Guide to the Apprenticeship Levy May 2017
Confused about the Apprenticeship Levy, want to know if it applies to you? We have compiled a quick ultimate guide to help you understand the changes
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