The JIB or Joint Industry Board was set up in the 1960’s to strike a balance between the union and employers association.Today it grades individuals according to their experience and qualifications and sets national standards regarding wages and health and safety issues. Grading can range from apprentice up through improver, electrician and approved electrician, anyone […]
Workers who have gained their approved gas qualifications could find they benefit from a new event being held by the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM). According to Energy and Utility Skills, the body is celebrating its new grade of membership, which was made available to all tradespersons on the Gas Safe Register earlier […]
Industry professionals who have gained their approved electrician qualifications after taking an electrical course might find they can improve their health and safety by following the lead of an Essex-based construction firm. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Lord McKenzie – the government’s health and safety minister – recently visited workers and contractors […]
Electrical courses could become increasingly popular among Brits after an expert suggested that there are plenty of benefits to extra training and education in the workplace. The government announced yesterday (April 6th) that all employees who belong to a firm with 250 or more workers now have the legal right to request time off for […]
Workers who have successfully completed accredited electrical courses could find their services are increasingly in demand among renovators hoping to avoid DIY disasters. According to Santander Insurance UK, some 39 per cent of Brits are planning on carrying out a home improvement project in the next 12 months. However, research has found that 14 per […]
A new regulation – Time to Train – could lead to an increase in the number of tradespersons requesting time off to take a further electrical course. The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced that as of today (April 6th), employees in firms with more than 250 workers will have the right to […]
It was only four weeks ago at this year’s Ecobuild show in London, that Solar PV technology was being showcased, and looked poised to now really take off in the UK, with the April launch of the government’s Clean Energy Cashback Scheme. Installing this alternative form of clean renewable energy will enable owners of PV […]
British Gas has announced plans to accelerate the roll-out of its smart meter programme and install two million smart meters in customers’ homes by 2012 and beat the Government’s target date of 2020.This will allow British households to take early advantage of smart meter technology – including real time, on-screen information – helping them cut […]
Workers who have taken electrical courses may find themselves in demand as a result of changes announced in last week’s Budget. One of the biggest talking points from chancellor Alistair Darling’s speech was the fact that he is raising the stamp duty limit from £125,000 to £250,000 for first-time buyers (FTBs). And according to moneysupermarket.com, […]
Electrical training courses could assist the government in trying to make the UK more environmentally-friendly. As of today (April 1st), two new schemes have been introduced to try and cut down on Britain’s carbon emissions – the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC EES) and Feed in Tariffs (FiTs). The CRC EES aims to […]
Tradespersons who have taken plumber training courses could find themselves in demand to help homeowners ensure their property’s plumbing is in good condition. According to Drain Doctor, spring is an ideal time for people to carry out jobs such as making sure the plumbing and drains are all in working order. The company – which […]