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As an electrician or electrical fitter, you’ll fit, service and repair electrical equipment, circuits and wiring. You’ll use your technical knowledge in combination with problem-solving skills to succeed in this role. Keep reading to learn more about becoming an electrician or electrical fitter.
Generally, career progression depends on how much experience you’ve got, how good you are at the job and how you maintain a client base.
You may start out as an electrician in a big firm after completing an apprenticeship, before deciding to take further qualifications to become an electrical engineer. You may also decide to move into electrical design engineering or become a project manager, once you’ve got enough experience.
Self-employment is always an option, as you build up a good reputation and make contacts within your first jobs.
Once you’ve done your training, most learning will be done on the job. The more clients you work for, the more you’ll develop professionally.
Some bigger firms will offer training opportunities, as well as graduate training schemes. Various external training courses are also available, leading to professional development.
Professional organisations you could join include the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA).
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