Trade Skills 4U

Electrical training with City & Guilds certifications in the UK

Trade Skills 4U is a training centre specialising in electrical installation and renewable technologies that presents itself as a leading provider of City & Guilds (C&G) courses in the UK. Its offering ranges from routes for those new to the industry to refresher training for already qualified electricians and for professionals in allied trades working under supervision.

Routes to professional qualification

The company structures part of its catalogue into industry-recognised routes that lead from a diploma through to the NVQ. These include the C&G 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas, available on weekdays or evenings, and the C&G 2357 Level 3 NVQ in electrical installation and maintenance. It also offers apprenticeship routes with the C&G 5357 in installation and maintenance and the C&G 5393 for domestic electrician, as well as assessments for experienced workers through the C&G 2346 and the domestic C&G 2347.

Upskilling for qualified electricians

For practising professionals, the centre delivers refresher and specialisation courses. Notable are the training on the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-26), available in-centre or via eLearning, and its Amendment 4 CPD update in both formats. In the area of inspection and testing, there is the C&G 2391-52 course, the in-centre and online refresher course, the in-centre PAT Testing essentials course, the C&G 2377-77 EET/PAT Testing course and the C&G 2392 fundamental inspection and testing course. The offering is completed by the C&G 2396 Level 4 electrical design course.

Green technologies and electric vehicle charging

The catalogue includes training in renewable technologies: C&G 2921-34 EV charging course, in-centre and via eLearning; C&G 2922-34 solar PV course; C&G electrical energy storage systems (EESS) battery course; and a combined five-day solar PV and EESS qualification.

Electrical skills and associated trades

For those working under supervision or in related trades, Trade Skills 4U offers basic electrical maintenance courses, an electrical skills workshop and an eLearning module on identifying electrical hazards in the home. In safety and maintenance, there is the safe isolation course, the C&G 2377-77 EET/PAT Testing course and the in-centre PAT Testing essentials course. Training extends to fire detection and emergency lighting, with specific emergency lighting and fire alarms courses.

Flexible learning options

The centre adapts its training delivery to different paces and availabilities. Learners can choose from daytime sessions, evening courses compatible with the working day, live webinars or self-paced eLearning. This flexibility is reflected in the scheduling of the C&G 2365 diplomas, which are offered both on weekdays and evenings, and in the in-centre or online availability of courses such as the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, its CPD update, the inspection and testing refresher or the EV charging training.

Centre network and national presence

Trade Skills 4U operates a network of facilities across the UK and has centres of excellence. Among the locations mentioned are Gatwick, Coventry, Warrington, Leeds, the London centre, Portsmouth, Doncaster and Birmingham. The company also offers support resources such as FAQs, a knowledge hub, information on funding and apprenticeships, and a newsletter.