Hi All, Can anyone advise me on the proper way of becoming a qualified electrician and what route to take please?
If you are young, go to college or get yourself on an apprenticeship. If you are a little older or have some site experience, either get a low paid job as an electricians mate and sign up for and NVQ - so you will be paid whilst qualifying at the same time, and/or sign up one day per week college too. I know this wasn't in your original question, but there is no 'quick' route Best of luck
As an electrician, there really is no quick route. Sign up at your local college, or electrical training centre. One of the government apprentice schemes will get you started if you qualify due to age.
If you can apprentice is always the best option you will learn quicker. I did mine in night classes and slowly gaining experience. It was very difficult for me to get an apprenticeship.