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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Top 5 Electrician Apps for 2020
Mobile phones and smart devices are playing a critical role in today’s electrical trade. To help make electricians’ lives easier we have ranked our top 5 ‘Electrical Apps’ for 2020. iCertifi – Available for iOS devices Described as a ‘revolution in electrical certification’ iCertify will allow electricians to produce high quality BS 7671 electrical certificates […]
Nick James – Case Study
Name: Nick James Course: Bronze Course Package – EV Installer What did you do before training to be an electrician? Before re-training I spent 20 years+ in catering and retail, including 5 years as a chef, ending with 2 years in facilities management. During this time I had a few attempts to reinvent myself. I […]
Tony Sullivan – Case Study
Name: Tony Sullivan Course: C&G 2365 L2 & L3 Why did you choose to train as an electrician? I chose to train as an electrician for a number of reasons. I have worked in and out of various trades most of my working life. I usually worked as a mate or laborer, never as a […]
Daniel Carroll – Case Study
Name: Daniel Carroll Course: C&G2365 Level 2 & 3, Part P Daniel contacted Trade Skills 4U via our Forgotten Heroes Bursary Scheme and after a discussion with our specialist Resettlement Co-ordinator decided that the C&G 2365 Level 2 & 3 course was the right choice for him. As part of this scheme we were able to offer […]
Liam De Vine – Case Study Update
Name: Liam De Vine Company: Tann Electrical Course: C&G2365 Level 2 & 3 and C&G2391 Inspection and Testing Following on from a case study we wrote in 2018, we caught up with Liam to find out how he’s been getting on. Liam originally worked in the street food catering business and made the decision to […]
Josh Smith – Case Study
Name: Josh Smith Course: 2365 Level 3 Josh, 24 who is close to completing his Level 3 2365 City & Guilds qualification, speaks to us about why he chose to become an electrician after leaving the army. What did you do before training to become an electrician? I was in the British Army working as […]
Milan Susuk – Case Study
Name: Milan Susuk Course: C&G 2365 We caught up Milan to find out how he has been getting on since completing his training with us. What did you do before training to be an electrician? I used to work as caretaker at secondary school for nearly 4 years. As a school caretaker I was responsible […]
Michael Williams – Case Study
Name: Michael Williams Course: 2365 Level 2 & 3 What was your job before training as an electrician and why did you choose the electrical trade? Before, I ran my own powder coating company. I had grown tired of having unreliable staff and being forced to work excessive amounts of hours in order to meet […]
Libby Rush – Case Study
Name: Libby Rush Course: Bronze + PAT Libby is studying Engineering at university and decided to come to Trade Skills 4U to gain some more hands on experience. Here, she discusses how she found the course and why more women should enter the trade. What is your reason for training? I’m training as part of […]
Kenny Whittle – Case Study
Name: Kenny Whittle Course: C&G 2365 Level 2 & 3 What did you do before you started training to be an electrician? Before training at Trade Skills 4U, I worked in asset management. What was your reason for training? I chose to train as an electrician because I had grown tired with working in an […]
Liam De Vine – Case Study
Name: Liam De Vine Course: C&G2365 Level 2 & 3 and C&G2391 Inspection and Testing What did you do before training to be an electrician? I worked in the catering industry and ran a street food business before coming to take my course at Trade Skills 4U. Which courses have you taken with Trade Skills […]