Apprenticeship vs Electrical Improver

[Joe O'leary]

Hi, this year I'm finishing my level 3 electrical course at college which I started from level 1, I want to work as a electrical improver but I'm told its better to look for an apprenticeship. My end goal is to become a fully qualified Electrician. What do people do recommend I do?

 

[poni]

Apprenticeship is the way. company's get a tax rebate for each apprentice they employ , plus you get your training paid for (AM2 ,2391 etc)

 

[binky]

if you can't get an apprenticeship, improver will at least get you in the trade and learning hands on skills.

 

[7029 Dave]

I agree with ^ times have changed

 

[poni]

if you can't get an apprenticeship, improver will at least get you in the trade and learning hands on skills.

yes I agree any experience is better than none, and get the extra qualification's when you can afford them

 

[Joe O'leary]

Thanks guys I appreciate it

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

All I would add is don't get disheartened if you have a few negative replies to your enquiries from prospective employers...

As statistics suggest that the electrical industry has a lot of workers who will be retiring within the next five years!
(I guess quite a few of us on the forumbulator fall into this category?)

Plus with all the green, eco, net-zero, energy requirements, there should be a lot of opportunities for potential new electricians to get into all sorts of areas.... Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Domestic, Distribution, Solar, Wind, Storage.. etc.. etc..

So keep on with your qualifications and enquiries with potential employment opportunities..
And knock on all the doors you can find, for any and all companies local to where you live!