Careers
How to become a Tradeswoman
Added: 1 November 2007. Last updated: 28 March 2008.
Are you interested in a career in construction or the building services industry? Here are some things you might want to do:
- Find out why women love working in the manual trades
- Read a case study about a woman who decided to change careers to become a female electrician
- Read about a self employed female plumber
- Find out about a woman who just loves being a carpenter.
- Interested in a career in Painting and Decorating? See how Penny made this a reality.
- Our publication ’My Future in My Hands’ gives detailed information about a career in construction
- Call SummitSkills on 0800 0688 336 or Learndirect on 0800 100 900 for information on colleges and courses in your area.
If you would like to find out more about particular trades, and training opportunities in your area visit Jobcentreplus. This government website lists training courses and job vacancies around the UK.
For more information on choosing a trade and getting into training contact the Construction Skills. They have information about careers, training and apprenticeships.
Interested in plumbing, heating or gas trades?
Call 0800 0688 336 or visit SummitSkills for more information. The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering answers frequently asked questions.
If you are interested in becoming an electrician, JTLimited have a quiz for you.
It is important to check whether your training provider is accredited. See whether your course is approved in writing before you start your studies. Centres have been known to have their accreditation removed even though they have students studying on-site. If a training provider is not accredited then you may not be able to sit exams, or to have your qualification recognised within the industry.
For a list of other smart questions to ask see ‘My Future In My Hands’
If you would like to work for WAMT – see our vacancies page
In Northern Ireland visit Construction Industry Training Board NI
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