BackThese industry recognised training routes are for anyone new to the industry or experienced persons wanting to complete their electrical training.
These courses are for qualified electricians looking to upskill with further electrical training and green technologies.
These courses provide electrical skills for those working under supervision, associated tradespersons and other specialist training
These online courses allow you to work at your own pace
BackIf you are over 16, live in the UK and are employed you could be eligible for a funded apprenticeship
Skills Bootcamps offer flexible courses of up to 16 weeks that can vastly reduce the cost of training with us and in some cases, fully fund it.
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In terms of electrical systems and installations, two terms that often perplex individuals are “earthing” and “bonding.” While both concepts are fundamental to ensuring safety and functionality, they serve distinct purposes. This article from TradeSkills4u, the leading electrician training course provider in the UK, looks at earthing and bonding, shedding light on their differences and […]
As an electrician, your trusty van is more than just a set of wheels; it’s a vital tool of your trade. When considering the right van for your business, a myriad of factors come into play. You’re faced with the age-old question: should you buy, lease, or hire a van? For many self-employed electricians, owning […]
Today the Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the long-awaited Budget 2021. We know that a lot of our social media followers and customers are or are looking to become self employed; to make things easier we’ve summarised below the key points from the Budget 2021 which directly affect the self-employed. Budget 2021 – self-employed & sole […]
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, […]
I think it’s fair to say that for most people and businesses 2020 has been a challenging year that will not be forgot in a hurry. Here at Trade Skills 4U we have been working harder than ever to ensure we continue to deliver the best possible service for our customers during these unprecedented times. […]
We have never been more proud of our staff and centres than we are now. Exceptional times require exceptional people to do exceptional things. That’s why we have been working very hard on a number of initiatives to ensure Trade Skills 4U continues to operate in these difficult times. Prioritising Existing Customers Our current customers […]
18th edition courses have since replaced this 17th Edition. Since writing this post we have published a free interactive online video covering all changes. View it now! —>> The industry is buzzing with commentary on the latest amendment to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations. The 3rd Amendment is due to be published on the 1st […]
Lot 20 is a new Ecodesign legislation from the EU which affects electric space heating. This new legislation from the EU 2015/1188 is set to bring about the biggest shake up in electric space heating to-date. From January 2018, all local space heaters manufactured for sale in the EU, which use electricity, gaseous or liquid […]
If you read our previous blog post ‘Domestic or Commercial Which Way Should I Go?‘ you will know that for a long time trainees have had to decide before they train if they should invest more time and money to ensure they can work on both Commercial and Domestic Projects or take the quicker route […]
Back in April 2013 the Government made some amendments to Part P. One of the key changes was the introduction of a registered third party who could certify electrical work that was carried out by an installer who is not a registered competent person. However it was not until 6th April 2014 that an official […]
The electrical wiring sector has seen minimal growth in recent years, due to traditional hard wired installations retaining the lions share. An alternative solution to the time consuming hard wired installation appears to have been finally found in the form of modular wiring systems that will not only save time but money too. Comprising of […]
** Please note that the 17th Edition was replaced in July 2018 by the 18th edition. Visit our 3 Day 18th Edition Course page for more info.** The six months transitional period from the Green book to the Yellow book is over! From 1st July 2015 BS7671 17th Edition Amendment 3 must be used for […]
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