Electrical engineer, electrical technician, installation electrician
Electrician job description
Electricians fix electrical equipment, circuits, machinery and wiring.
Average salary per year
£25,00
Average range salary per year
£18,000 - £42,000
1. How to become – cards and qualifications required for electricians
You are required to have a level 3 electrical or electro-technical qualification which needs to be completed while you’re working in a related job. You can acquire this qualification via an apprenticeship.
You will need to have a CSCS card to work on a construction site. Please see the below CSCS cards available for tilers and links for more information.
Electrician career options has more information on how to become and electrician.
| CSCS CARD | NVQ REQUIRED |
| RED CSCS CARD | NVQ TRAINEE |
| GREEN CSCS CARD | NVQ LEVEL 1 |
| BLUE CSCS CARD | NVQ LEVEL 2 |
| GOLD CSCS CARD (SUPERVISORS) | NVQ LEVEL 3 |
| BLACK CSCS CARD (MANAGERS) | NVQ LEVEL 4 |
To obtain a CSCS card please click the below button to find your nearest CSCS test centre.
2. Skills duties
Skills you will need:
- Mathematical skills for measuring and material mixing
- Fitness
- Team work and attention to detail
- HSE – health and safety rules
Duties:
- Arch building
- Chimney bulding
- Refactory bricklayer
- Repointing
- Brick paving
3. Career progression
- Team leader
- Construction manager
- Self-Employed Contractor/Sub-Contractor
4. Tiler job titles
- Carpenter
- Carpenter Apprentice
- Lead Carpenter
- Finish Carpenter
- Trim Carpenter