Plumber training courses and apprenticeship schemes offer people the chance to gain lots of new skills, as well as providing a helping hand to the construction industry, Kier has suggested. The building firm recently revealed that, as part of an agreement with Harrow Council, it is offering career opportunities to a number of local youths […]
More jobs could be created in the construction sector, after the government has announced a programme of work stretching over a 40-year period. Standing out from the crowd may be important for those who want a chance at getting a job under the initiative and undertaking plumbing training courses could be one way of doing […]
Great customer service is helping to allow full-service construction firm Morgan Ashurst to deliver the best possible deal to its customers in the education sector. The organisation has been contracted to two Hull projects under the Building Schools for the Future initiative, which could see work given to local electricians in the area. North-east managing […]
Plumbing courses could help trained professionals to deal with reduced water pressure, in light of the recent actions of some water companies. The Mirror reports that mains pressure is falling in some places as suppliers aim to reduce the amount of strain put on older pipework and consequently prevent leaks from occurring. However, this is […]
The introduction of a Government pilot scheme aims to make Europe’s largest jobs database available by a ‘no fee’ mobile phone download app! Operating through JobCentre Plus, the app is designed to be a key tool for people looking for work, by making it easier to search by location, save preferences and job vacancy information […]
Electrical training courses could help people develop the transferable skills that are desired by recruiters. A labour market that is becoming increasingly flexible means that employers should consider people with skills gained in a number of different sectors, Jobcentre Plus said. Such skills could include those picked up on electrical training courses and qualifications in […]
Tradespersons who have taken an electrician training course could find that they have benefited from improved working conditions thanks to a ladder exchange scheme. The initiative, launched three years ago by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – which protects people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities – aims to […]
Industry professionals who have taken a plumbing or gas training course might find that they are needed to help the government achieve its low carbon commitments. Communities and Local Government announced today (March 12th) that changes have been made to building regulations in the UK that will see properties become more energy efficient. As part […]
Industry professionals who have taken a green energy course could find that they are desperately needed to help Britain become more energy-efficient. The government recently announced details of its Feed in Tariff that will give grants to people who generate their own eco-friendly electricity by using technology such as solar panels and small wind turbines […]
Britons who have recently completed an electrician training course and are looking for work could find that their job prospects are given a boost thanks to a new app for the iPhone. The Department for Work and Pensions announced yesterday (March 10th) that it is launching a program for iPhone, iPod Touch and Google Android […]
Under new plans announced by the Government this month, a ‘green’ transformation of Britain’s homes will take place over the next decade- designed to make them more comfortable, warmer and cheaper to run.With around one quarter of UK emissions coming from energy used in homes the ‘Warm Homes, Greener Homes’ strategy is aimed at cutting […]
It's been just over six years since the new rules were incorporated into the Building Regulations which redined the installation and modification of electrical wiring.Known as 'Part P', these rules specifically enforce all 'notifiable' electrical work to meet legal safety standards for electrical wiring. The rules state that to ensure these standards are met, all […]