Where that takes you

Once you are qualified you can call yourself an electrician or electro-technician but after a further two years of work in the industry you'll be able to become an "Approved Electrician".

After that - well, that is up to you.

You might specialise in domestic work - with all the new challenges of domestic electrical systems - low voltage, integrated security systems, Bluetooth wireless-controlled systems, home networks, and much more. That might also lead you eventually into your own business.

You might choose to get further qualifications which could lead you to professional membership and a career in electrical or electronic engineering. Or you might want to study for a degree.

You might specialise in one of the many sectors of the industry: such as instrumentation, public lighting, high-voltage engineering, intelligent buildings, computer networks, and so on.