Building Your Future with SkillSearcher
SkillSearcher is a private training centre specialising in electrical, plumbing and construction courses, qualifications and assessments.
Our courses are designed to cater to both absolute beginners who are taking their first steps into learning a new trade, through to experienced trade professional assessments.
About SkillSearcher
At SkillSearcher, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through high-quality training in electrical, plumbing, and construction trades. With over 18 years of experience, we offer a range of courses designed for both beginners and seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their skills and qualifications.
Our state-of-the-art training centres in West Byfleet and Brentford provide a conducive learning environment equipped with modern classrooms, workshops, and IT suites. We collaborate closely with industry-leading awarding bodies like EAL, LCL, and City & Guilds, ensuring our programmes meet current industry standards and are recognised by employers nationwide. We are also a licensed NET centre to conduct AM2 Assessments.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career, upskill, or gain industry-recognised certifications, SkillSearcher is here to guide you every step of the way.
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SkillSearcher Courses
AM2
AM2 is a practical performance skills test for electricians. It serves as an industry-standard assessment to demonstrate occupational competence.
Cost: £860 + VAT
Duration: ~16 hours
18th Edition
The 18th Edition course is a qualification that teaches individuals the latest wiring regulations and safety standards for electrical installations.
Cost: £450 + VAT
Duration: 3 days (classroom-based)
Level 3 Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting
This is a qualification that provides a complete understanding of how to perform initial verification, testing, and periodic inspection of electrical installations.
Cost: £1500 + VAT
Duration: 8 days (classroom-based)
Routes to success – ECS gold card
The ECS Gold Card proves that you are a qualified electrician able to work unsupervised on institutions, commissions and maintenance of low-voltage electrical equipment and appliances in a consumer’s electrical installation.
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- A JIB recognised UK Level 3 Apprenticeship standard, JIB approved UK competency-based qualification (NVQ), or equivalent.
- Hold a current ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment.
- A recognised BS7671:2018 qualification, (18th Edition).
SkillSearcher offers a direct route for EXPERIENCED electricians to achieve their ECS Gold Card.
Why SkillSearcher
Experience
Spaces
Accreditations
SkillSearcher works closely with various prestigious awarding bodies like EAL and National Electrotechnical Training (NET). Additionally, we have established partnerships with a vast network of employers within the electrical, plumbing and construction trades, enriching our professional connections and allowing us to cater our delivery to the needs of the industry.
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What Our Student Say About SkillSearcher
Brett Freeland
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I attended SkillSearcher to complete my 18th edition and Verification, Inspection qualifications. I found the assessors to be friendly and supportive throughout. I would recommend SkillSearcher to anyone looking for a trade course.
Phil Vickery
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I found my AM2 assessment and refresher course to be well put together and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable
Adam Liebthal
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I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to pass the Assessment of Occupational Competence in your Training Centre. I’m really happy that I was able to complete it.