Training 1 Electrician
2 Renewable Energy Technician 3 Mechanic
4 Wind Turbine Technician 5 Biomass Technician 6 Solar Panel Installer 7 Plumber
8 Energy Storage Technician 9 Bricklayer
10 Heat Pump Engineer
Which pays better? Traditional or renewable trades?
Top 10 trades believed to offer the highest salaries upon completing qualifications (see table above).
Young people generally see electricians as offering the highest salaries. Next are renewable energy roles. They include renewable energy, wind turbine, and biomass technicians. Traditional trades, like mechanics and plumbers, also have significant earning potential. Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installer was the least selected for the highest salary (13.7%). However, it was seen as better paying than traditional trades like welder (12%), carpenter & joiner (11%), scaffolder (10%), roofer (9.6%), and plasterer (8%).
34.98% 25.99% 24.14% 23.64% 21.14% 20.24% 18.29% 17.44% 16.94% 13.89%
Barriers to pursuing renewable energy trades
The biggest hurdle to pursuing renewable energy courses is a lack of information in schools. Over 43% of young people stated that they’d want information about available training programs during school years, along with work placement opportunities during education. Young people also believe there are few local jobs (25%), high training costs (24%), limited training locations (23%), and unclear job prospects (22.5%). They want higher apprenticeship salaries (41%) and more help finding apprenticeships (39%).
While traditional trades maintain a strong appeal, renewable energy vocational courses are increasingly seen as viable and attractive career paths. To encourage this transition, discussions in schools about renewable energy options,
along with access to training facilities while being financially supported will see more enter the renewable energy workforce.
Methodology: The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2001 16-24-year- olds across the UK who have an interest or who’ve previously thought about studying a vocational subject/apprenticeship. The data was collected between 23.07.2024 - 26.07.2024. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.
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