Electrician Most Popular UK Trade And Construction Apprenticeship

New data has revealed the most popular trade and construction apprenticeship in the UK, with an electrician ranking on top. 

Trade Fix Direct investigated 50 trades and construction apprenticeships to find out which were the most commonly searched for in major cities across the UK. 

Apprenticeships to train to become an electrician took the top spot, with an average of 3,510 monthly searches, across cities including London, Manchester and Liverpool. 

Ranking in second place was a plumbing apprenticeship, with an average of 2,970 monthly searches. 

Following in third was a bricklaying apprenticeship, with an average of 1,700 monthly searches.

Whilst in the majority of major cities, an electrician apprenticeship was most popular, London residents were split between taking this training and undertaking a plumbing apprenticeship. 

Those from Nottingham were split between three different trades the most, with plumbing, bricklaying and electrician apprenticeships ranking in joint first position for average monthly searches. 

Cardiff residents were most split between plumbing and carpentry apprenticeships, as well as training to become an electrician. 

For city rankings, visit https://tradefixdirect.com/blog/which-trade-and-construction-apprenticeship-is-the-most-popular-in-the-uk/

Commenting on the findings, Paul Kershaw from Trade Fix Direct said: 

“Applying for an apprenticeship can be a fantastic way to acquire a relevant qualification, whilst gaining on-the-job experience. It’s clear to see that, across major UK cities, those researching trade and construction apprenticeships are most interested in the training required to become an electrician.” 

“If you’re thinking of applying for an apprenticeship in the trade and construction sector, there are a number of different roles to explore, to find something which suits you. Be sure to check out relevant entry requirements and be proactive in securing a training provider, through means such as the apprenticeship training service.” 

Trade Fix Direct has ranked the most searched-for trade and construction apprenticeships in the UK. Check out their range of trade essentials here. 

Source : Trade Fix Direct

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