So, You Want To Be An Electrician? | Your Complete Guide To The Electrical Industry By Gary Alder
Published 29 Jan 2024
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So, You Want To Be An Electrician?
Your Complete Guide To The Electrical IndustryÂ
By Gary Alder
Introducing “So, You Want to be an Electrician?” – a comprehensive guide for aspiring electricians. This illuminating book sheds light on the intricacies of the trade, empowering readers to master the art of electrical work. Get electrified with knowledge at our bookstore.
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Gary has spent the last 18 months putting together a book. It’s a guide to everything associated with the electrical industry for those outside of it and even those within it.
He likes to think of it as the information you should have gotten from the career advisor at school! The book will walk you through entry, qualifications, businesses, who’s who, and more!
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Interested in becoming an electrician?
Many of us toy with the idea of entering the trades. Becoming an electrician is a viable option for many. This book gives you the opportunity to learn all about the industry, whether you’re already in it or not!
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This book explains what to expect from an electrical career, including everything from apprenticeships to business and daily life as a spark! Not only does it cover your potential career path but it also touches on memberships, safety considerations and the potential future of the industry.
It gives a bird’s-eye view of the key factors you need to consider when looking to ignite your career in the electrical industry.
There’s never been a better time to become an electrician!
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CONTENTS
Below is an overview of all the chapters in the book:
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Apprenticeships
Employers
Attitude
All the Gear, No Idea
Colleges
End Point
Chapter 2 – Late Entrants
Are Short Courses Good?
Wages
The Job Market
The Skills Gap
Chapter 3 – Qualifying
The Moment After
Other Qualifications
Supervising Others
Chapter 4 – Inspection and Testing
Inspection and Testing Qualification
Test Kits
Codebreaking
Testing
Chapter 5 Pick a Sector
Domestic
Commercial
Industrial
Chapter 6 – The Regulations
BS 7671
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
More Regulations
The Gap
Chapter 7- The Business Mindset
The Dark Art of Quotations and Tenders
Risk
Profit
The Race to the Bottom
Agency Work
Directors and Shareholders
Programme
Chapter 8 – The Only Certainties in Life Are Death and Taxes
Limited Companies
Inside or Outside?
Chapter 9 – Competent Person Schemes
The Misconception
Qualified Supervisors
Chapter 10 – Other Memberships
Trade Associations
Joint Industry Board (JIB)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Trade Unions
Chapter 11 – Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
What’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD)?
Chapter 12 – Safety
Mental Health
Banter
Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMSS)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Electrical Safety First
Asbestos
Chapter 13 Challenges
Quality
Advertising
Community Engagement
Chapter 14 – The Future The Environment and Sustainability
Electric Vehicles (EVS)
The Prosumer
Smart Homes
Conclusion
Electricity Kills. Take It Seriously
Abbreviations
References
About the Author
Author – Gary Alder CEng FIET CMgr FCMI
With nearly 20 years experience in the electrical industry, Gary Alder is a Chartered Engineer & Fellow of the IET. After completing his apprenticeship, he has gone on to lead multiple electrical contracting businesses as well as the national infrastructure super sewer “Tideway” in London.
The Podcast
Before writing this book, Gary hosted the electrical industry podcast “Hit the Lights”. Where people from all aspects of the industry have shared their journey and experiences. Become an electrician’s apprentice.
Listen HERE – Hit the Lights (Electrical) Podcast
