BEN ’S TOP TIPS

1

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE

The good days will outweigh the bad days, but when you have a day that doesn’t go so well, try and work out what went wrong and how you could have made things better. Bad days and mistakes happen but if you learn from them, they will make you a better electrician in the long run.

2

ASK QUESTIONS

During your course, ask as many questions as possible. There’s no better time to ask questions than when you are surrounded by experienced professionals who will have been in the trade much longer than you. There’s no such thing as a silly question!

3

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE WHAT A GREAT CAREER YOU’LL HAVE!

Being an electrician is an exciting and varied career. Every day there is something new to learn, and having a trade like this can set you up for life. It’s not just about technical ability, it’s also about communication, people skills and general organisation — skills that will help you in all aspects of life.

4

PUT THE EFFORT IN

Always show willing and demonstrate that you have drive. Whatever the task, put in as much effort as you can so you can say you tried your hardest. If you work hard, you will reap the reward in time.

5

KEEP LEARNING