Electrician Skills Shortage

Did you know the estimated shortage of trained and qualified electricians stands at about 36,900?

This is a big problem that we face as a nation. An electrician provides a much needed service to society, but there simply are not enough of them to keep up with the demand.

Unfortunately this is not a problem that will go away; in fact it will get worse. Have a look below at some of the reasons why the national shortage of electricians will grow over the next 20 years:

1. The average age of an electrician is quite high and this means that more are leaving the industry than joining it.
2. Colleges do not have the capacity to train the yearly requirement of new electricians.
3. With new building regulations in place such as Part P, there are not enough electricians with the relevant new qualifications.
4. Also homeowners are no longer able to do their own electrical work, without it being signed off by a Part P registered electrician.
5. Access to university is easier and more youngsters are opting to do a degree rather than learn a trade.
6. Huge building developments such as Wembley Stadium, the Olympic Games and airports expanding are draining the pool of labour.
7. Housing and new builds are at their highest level for over 100 years meaning more construction workers are needed.

 

The shortage of electricians is not just limited to specific regions, its all across the UK.

North West
Estimated Shortage = 3,500

Yorkshire and Humber
Estimated Shortage = 3,250

East Midlands
Estimated Shortage = 2,400

Eastern
Estimated Shortage = 4,250

London
Estimated Shortage = 5,450

South West
Estimated Shortage = 3,300

North East
Estimated Shortage = 1,500

Scotland
Estimated Shortage = 2,550

West Midlands
Estimated Shortage = 2,700

Wales
Estimated Shortage = 1,800

South East
Estimated Shortage = 6,200

Total Estimated Shortage = 36,900

This is a problem that New Career Skills is trying to, continuously, tackle. The New Career Skills Electrician Course is specifically aimed at mature career changers, giving them the skills they need to enter the electrical industry.

 

Find out about the New Career Skills Electrician Courses Here.