Training Routes

TESP has developed a series of recommended training routes to provide clear direction on the right paths to becoming a qualified electrician.

Available for all four nations of the UK plus the Isle of Man, the routes are recognised as the authoritative source of guidance by government and industry bodies such as the EAS and IET. They are regularly reviewed to ensure the information and guidance is up to date and reflects changing skills landscape.

TESP hopes these routes will help individuals make informed decisions about how to spend their time and money to train as there are many electrical qualifications and training packages on offer, but not all provide the skills needed by employers.

Hosted on the Electrical Careers website, the routes are also designed to educate school leavers and those looking to upskill or enter the industry. The advice given to all is that an apprenticeship is the preferred route into the industry, as it provides the essential work-based experience needed to develop knowledge, skills and competence over a period of time.

Recognising that not everyone will be able to secure an apprenticeship place, alternative routes are given for those eligible for Further Education funding and also those looking to fund their own skills development, such as career changers or re-trainers.

Importantly, the routes clearly stress that becoming a fully qualified electrician can only be achieved with valid on-site work experience, as opposed to courses that offer no ‘real world’ practical skills.