In 2020 we launched our 4 Steps Electrician Training Programme, a unique approach to electrical training that enables and encourages those who want to work as an electrician to progress through each step at their own pace, with each step getting the candidate closer to Gold Card Electrician Status. Jeevan Dulai – Our First NVQ […]
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Changes to the Competent Person Scheme in Sept 2021
*Update November 2021 EXISTING ELECTRICIAN? ARE YOU AWARE OF THE RECENT CHANGES TO COMPETENT PERSON SCHEMES (CPS)? The recent changes to the Competent Person Scheme (CPS) came into effect last month. It is now necessary for all members, new and existing, to have the NVQ Level 3 course. Just this month, Competent Person Schemes (CPS) […]
Bespoke Corporate eLearning
Last year more people than ever before turned to programmes such as Zoom or MS Teams to connect online and continue working and studying. In April 2020, nearly 47% of the UK working population did some sort of work at home and more people than ever before have begun to use the Internet and technology in […]
Remote Exams Now Live
Imagine being able to take an exam in the comfort of your own home. Sounds too good to be true, but this is exactly what is now on offer from Trade Skills 4U. In our rapidly changing world new technology is constantly evolving and helping us continue to deliver our training and exams. With the […]
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector
In 2020 new rules for Landlord Electrical Safety Standards came into force – the full regulation’s name is “The Electrical Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020”. The regulation came into force on 1st June 2020 and applied to all new tenancies from 1st July 2020 onwards and existing tenancies from 1st April 2021. We […]
Training Centre Refurb – Gatwick
During the latest COVID national lockdown, our Gatwick electrical training centre has been busy completing a refurb of their facilities and we are so pleased with the results. Whilst our centres have remained open, the new and improved facilities at Gatwick are enabling us to welcome back more students as we lockdown restrictions continue to […]
4 Steps to Electrical Freedom!
In 2020 Trade Skills 4 U launched our unique 4 Steps approach to become an electrician. A new and dynamic way to train as an electrician in a practical, convenient and bespoke way with a blend of cutting edge online, eLearning and in centre electrical training. The Government may have launched their 4 Steps to freedom […]
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 […]
Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing (2377) Course – NEW PAT Testing Qualification
N.B. The 2377-22 & 32 PAT Testing Course has been replaced by 2377-77 from 10th November 2020. You can view the course information and details of how to enrol on our PAT Testing course pages: PAT Testing Course for Beginners & Other Trades – 3 Day Course PAT Testing Course for Electricians – 2 Day […]
What Van Should I Buy? Best Vans as Voted by You
What van should I buy? Are you nearing the end of your electrical course with us? Maybe you are a newly registered electrician on the lookout for a new or used van or commercial vehicle in 2021? If this is you, we hope that this guide can help you navigate through the many choices, […]
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 […]
Trade Skills 4U Responds to Surge in Demand Electrical Training
Demand for electrical training courses (both for new entrants and existing electrician) is currently at an all-time high. Our phone lines are busier than ever and, as a business, we are experiencing an increase in bookings and many of our courses are filling up fast. In a recent speech, Prime Minister Boris Johnson recognised that […]