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Build a skilled, motivated workforce with electrical apprenticeships.
Why Choose Apprenticeships for Electrical Training?
Apprenticeships are widely recognised as the gold standard for training electricians. They combine practical, on-the-job experience with structured learning, ensuring apprentices develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to thrive in the electrical industry.
Available for full-time employees, aged 16 and over, employers in England and Wales can access government funding to support apprenticeships, making it easier than ever to invest in new or existing talent.
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Electrical Apprenticeships
Find out all you need to know about hiring an electrical apprentice.
What Is an Electrical Apprenticeship?
What Is an Electrical Apprenticeship?
An electrical apprenticeship is a work-based training programme that allows individuals to earn while they learn. Apprentices split their time between working on-site and receiving formal training through a college or training provider, such as City & Guilds Training.
As an employer, you’ll benefit from a motivated team member who is learning the latest industry standards and techniques—while contributing to your business from day one.
How It Works For Employers
How It Works For Employers
Support With Training Costs: Apprenticeship training is fully or partially funded by the government, depending on the size of your business.
Non-levy employers (typically SMEs):
- Apprentices aged 16–21: 100% funded by the DfE – no employer contribution
- Apprentices aged 22+: 95% funded, employer contributes 5%
- Fully funded regardless of age if apprentice has an EHCP or has been in care
Levy-paying employers:
- Training costs paid from levy account with 10% government top-up
- Unused levy funds – up to 50% – can be transferred to other businesses
Additional support:
- £1,000 incentive for employers and providers supporting apprentices aged 16–18 or eligible 19–24s
- £3,000 bursary for care-experienced apprentices aged 16–24
Tailored Learning
Tailored Learning
Apprentices gain real-world experience in your workplace, supported by off-the-job training that complements their role.
You will also benefit from a dedicated training officer who will come out to site once every few weeks to support both you and your apprentice, ensuring the learner stays on track throughout their journey.
Future-Proof Your Workforce
Future-Proof Your Workforce
Apprenticeships help you build a pipeline of skilled, loyal employees who understand your business from the ground up.
Our Apprenticeship Programmes
We offer two apprenticeship standards designed to meet the needs of the electrical industry:
– Installation & Maintenance Electrician (C&G 5357)
– Domestic Electrician (C&G 5393)
Each of our apprenticeships is delivered through a blend of practical training and classroom-based learning at our state-of-the-art facilities in Gatwick, Leeds, Coventry and Warrington.
Hear from our employers
"The delivery model of the apprenticeship is first class...the benefits of the apprenticeship being in block release allows our learners to gain the knowledge and carry out tasks sooner rather than later at work." - City & Guilds Training Customer
Electrical Apprenticeships
Why Partner with City & Guilds Training?
See why we are an industry-leading apprenticeship delivery partner, trusted by businesses across the UK.
State-of-the-art centres:
State-of-the-art centres:
Our training centres are purpose-built to deliver high-quality electrical education in a professional, supportive environment. Our facilities are easily accessible and equipped with everything apprentices need to succeed.
Train with the best
Train with the best
All of our courses, including apprenticeships, are delivered by industry-experienced tutors, ensuring your staff receive practical insights and real-world knowledge.
Both you and your apprentice will also receive on-hand support from our apprenticeship team throughout the apprenticeship programme.
Course content
Course content
Our bespoke, block learning apprenticeship is renowned in industry as it develops key skills at an early stage, ensuring that apprentices can make a difference, and contribute to the workplace sooner rather than later, building their confidence and filling your skills gaps.
Leading outcomes
Leading outcomes
As of 2024, 91% of electrical apprentices achieved a successful outcome with us and over 60% received a merit or distinction, way above the industry average.
Ready to Hire an Apprentice?
Whether you’re looking to upskill your current workforce or bring in new talent, we’re here to support you every step of the way. From navigating funding to matching you with the right candidate, our team is on hand to make the process simple and effective.
Give our friendly team a call on 01293 529777 or fill in the form below to enquire about hiring an apprentice.
Our Electrical Training Centres
Gatwick
Mitre Court, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JY
Our Mitre Court and Explorer 2 Facilities are just 2 minutes south of Gatwick Airport. They are comfortable, light and airy environments in which students can learn a wide range of practical and theory based skills.
Coventry
Rowan House, Westwood Way, Coventry, West Mids, CV4 8HS
Our brand new centre opened in July 2019 offering a full range of electrical courses for those based in Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Northampton and all over the midlands region.
Warrington
Unit B, The Beacons, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6WY
Our North West electrical training facility is situated just off Junction 10 of the M62 at Birchwood Park and is very accessible from towns such as Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.
Leeds
Phoenix House, Hawthorn Park, Coal Road, Leeds, West Yorks, LS14 1PQ
Phoenix House has raised the bar for electrical training centres in the UK. It’s situated east of Leeds, just off of the M1 / A1. This makes it easily accessible from Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, York, Harrogate and all over Yorkshire.
Central London
City & Guilds, 5-6 Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DE
Our central London electrical training centre is conveniently located between Farringdon and City Thameslink stations. We have recently finished an exciting renovation of our London training centre meaning we can now deliver green skills training from London alongside our electrical training courses.
Portsmouth
Unit 8-10 The Boardwalk, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TP
Our Portsmouth electrical training centre is based at Unit 8-10 The Boardwalk, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TP.
Situated in the scenic location of Port Solent, our Portsmouth Training Centre offers lots of bright, light spaces to train in.
Doncaster
Balby Court Business Campus Balby Carr Bank Doncaster DN4 8DE
Our Doncaster training centre features bright and airy, multi-purpose training rooms aimed at delivering state-of-the-art electrical training across South Yorkshire.
Birmingham
Fairgate House, 205 Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2AA
Our Birmingham centre is located at Fairgate House, 205 Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2AA. With excellent transport links via the M6, M42, and A45, getting here is simple whether you’re commuting by car or public transport.
Purley
Purley
Fairbairn Close, Purley, London CR8 2EJ
Featuring multi-purpose training rooms, state-of-the art electrical training workshops and training delivered by our in-industry experts our Purley Training centre combines leading facilities and tutors to ensure you learn from the best.
Bristol
22–28 Queen Ann Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 9TX
Located at 22–28 Queen Ann Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 9TX, our Bristol electrical centre is easily accessible via public transport and major road links including the M32 and A4320. We provide the ideal environment for both practical and theory-based learning across the South West of England.
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