What makes a good Electrician?

The answer to the question seems obvious on the face of it but is it really?

Some will say a good electrician can quote the regs book to you verbatim some will suggest a good electrician can instantly calculate cable ratings, volt drop, current usage etc, etc…

While these things are interesting and demonstrate an accumulation of knowledge does it really make you a good electrician?

I work in the Domestic Sector, and am registered as a Domestic Electrician and from my experience in this sector and from feedback I have received from Customers here is what they think makes a good electrician.

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• One who turns up to do a quote when they say they will.
• One who sends a written quote, not just gives a guesstimate.
• One who knows what he is talking about, in relation to their project. They couldn’t care less if you can work out the adiabatic equation in your sleep.
• One who talks to them and not down to them like some kind of know it all.
• One who is willing to offer suggestions that are helpful, to the client.
• One who will treat their property with respect and appreciates that it is someone’s home.
• One who will deal with problems honestly when and if the arise, put your hands up when you’re at fault.

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There are many different kinds of Electricians, Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Appliance Engineers and I am convinced that the majority of qualified and practicing electricians are good if not great from a technical perspective but how many are actually good electricians in the eyes of their clients?

Remember you are not your client and what you think makes a good Electrician may not be what your actual client thinks