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1. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE
AN ELECTRICIAN
David J Farrar & Associates.
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http://www.electriciansgreenwich.co/
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2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify as an electrician, you need an industry-recognised level 3
qualification, such as:
• Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical
Maintenance)
• Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems &
Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)
• Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and
Structures) if part of an apprenticeship.

3. WORKING HOURS AND CONDITIONS
Being an electrician isn’t easy. You can work long hours over
weekends and bank holidays.
• Electricians work around 40 hours per week on average, and this
isn’t including overtime or when you may be working on call.
Working on call is making sure you can work emergency call outs
24 hours a day.
• You will travel from job to job and sometimes working away from
home.
• Depending on your roll, you could be working at great heights
and on scaffolding, so make sure you are prepared!

4. DESIRABLE SKILLS AND QUALITIES
Below are some skills and qualities which will help you become the
best electrician you possibly can be;
• The ability to work carefully and safely.
• Not being afraid of heights and happy to work in all sorts of
weather
• The ability to work in a team
• Good problem solving skills
These skills and qualities are the only things you’ll need, but they’re
definitely some of the most important ones.

5. WHAT WILL YOU BE PAID?
Most people would like to know what sort of wage they can expect at
the end of each month, below gives you the average of what you
could be earning
• For a newly qualified electrician, you could be earning around
£20,000 per year.
• For an experienced electrician, you could be earning as much as
£30,000 per year.
• There are national set rates to cover travelling time, travel expenses
and accommodation costs.
Please note: The above figures are intended as guidelines only.

6. THANKS FOR READING!
David J Farrar & Associates.
http://www.electriciansblackheath.com/
http://www.electriciansgreenwich.co/
http://www.electricianslewisham.co/