What qualifications do I need to become an electrician?
For someone looking to be Part P registered, the minimum requirements of most registration bodies is the C&G 2382-10 (17th Edition Wiring Regulations) and the C&G 2392-10 (Fundamental Inspection and Testing).
For those looking to gain a JIB card, and be able to work on construction sites, a full list of required qualifications is available on the JIB website http://www.jib.org.uk. There are several different grades of JIB card requiring different levels of qualification; Approved Electrician, Electrician and Electrical Improver.
Who can provide training to become an electrician?
The easiest way to find an approved training company is to search on the City and Guilds website at http://www.cityandguilds.com. You can then search for an approved centre that is closest to where you live.
Electrical Training Courses
Here at Proactive Technical Training, we offer a broad range of electrical training courses including:
- Installer 1 Electrical Training Courses
- Testing of Electrical Installations Courses
- 17th Edition Consumer Unit Courses
- Boiler Control Training Courses
If you would like to find out more about how we can help you develop a career within this exciting industry, give us a call or email via our Contact Us page.
