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Electrician
Install, test and maintain safe electrical systems in homes, buildings and industry.
A practical study route
- SEE or +2 depending on programme
- CTEVT technical diploma or short skills training
- Apprenticeship and supervised field work
Eligibility: Entry rules vary by CTEVT provider and programme level. Confirm safety and certification requirements.
Likely entrance steps
- Programme-specific entrance or selection
- Practical readiness assessment in some cases
Skills to build early
- Electrical safety
- Circuit basics
- Fault finding
- Customer communication
Where this can lead
Electrical technicianMaintenance assistantSolar installation technicianApprentice electrician
Portfolio and experience ideas
- Maintain a supervised practical logbook
- Document safety training
- Build a simple circuit project