August 2010

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  1. 'Do a little research' to find professionals who have completed plumbing courses

    'Do a little research' to find professionals who have completed plumbing courses

    Consumers looking for technicians who have taken plumbing courses should do some research before hiring somebody, it has been suggested. Writing for Lon's Article Directory, Wesley Holm recommended that people ask at a local store to see if there is reliable professional in the area. He claimed that other people may have had first-hand experiences […]

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  2. Sheffield scheme could boost green energy courses

    Sheffield scheme could boost green energy courses

    Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has officially opened a new initiative in Sheffield which could lend job hunters who have taken green energy courses a crucial advantage in the employment market. The Sheffield Solar Farm is made up of a collection of photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on the roof of the University of Sheffield's Hicks […]

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  3. Scottish government seeks to bolster green energy courses

    Scottish government seeks to bolster green energy courses

    Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is reportedly in discussions with Spanish energy giant Iberdrola to bring renewable energy projects to the country, boosting the job prospects of those who have taken green energy courses. According to the Scotland on Sunday newspaper, the SNP leader has met with the company's chief executive Ignacio Galan in a […]

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  4. Rural planning overhaul could fuel interest in bricklaying courses

    Rural planning overhaul could fuel interest in bricklaying courses

    Government proposals to reform the planning process in countryside areas could lead to the creation of scores of new construction projects, boosting the job prospects of those who have taken bricklaying courses. This is the suggestion of Steve Briggs, planner and partner at the Taunton branch of property consultancy firm Smiths Gore, who claimed the […]

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  5. Government plans could boost green energy courses

    Government plans could boost green energy courses

    A government scheme to increase the amount of renewable energy produced in the UK could have significant implications for green energy courses, which may become highly prized over the next few years. Speaking at the launch of a new project on Tyneside, deputy prime minister Nick Clegg promised a "quiet green revolution" under the stewardship […]

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  6. Housing scheme could boost electrical courses take-up

    Housing scheme could boost electrical courses take-up

    Plans to build thousands of new houses in Essex could mean people who have taken electrical courses maintain a crucial advantage over fellow job-seekers in the competitive employment market. According to This is Local London, a Colchester Council panel recently voted to press ahead with the proposed construction of 2,200 properties in the Mile End […]

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  7. Teesside investment could boost green energy courses

    Teesside investment could boost green energy courses

    Local authorities in the north-east of England are planning to increase investment in renewable energy to take advantage of new legislation, in news which could lead to a surge in people signing up for green energy courses. According to the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, councils on Teesside are anticipating a financial windfall from the government's decision […]

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  8. Plumber Retraining For A-Rated Boilers

    Plumber Retraining For A-Rated Boilers

    Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations means that plumbers will no longer be able to specify B-rated condensing boilers from October 1 onwards. It is therefore, being recommended that installers of SEDBUK Band B boilers should urgently seek advice.However, installers can continue to fit Band B boilers until April 2011 – but only […]

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  9. Government 'should support green energy courses'

    Government 'should support green energy courses'

    The government should encourage more youngsters to boost their employment prospects in the highly competitive UK jobs market by taking on green energy courses, an expert has suggested. Zoe Robinson, ethical development manager at mattress manufacturer Warren Jones, called on the Conservative-Liberal Democrat alliance to increase the number of green energy courses made available to […]

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  10. Solar power plant could spark green energy courses interest

    Solar power plant could spark green energy courses interest

    A new solar power plant set to be developed in Cornwall could lead to an increasing number of job hunters in south-west England seeking out green energy courses. Berlin-based solar energy firm Solon announced yesterday (August 16th 2010) that it has entered into a partnership with British business 35 Degrees to construct the 1.3 MWp […]

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  11. Plastering courses could come in handy for Exeter project

    Plastering courses could come in handy for Exeter project

    The impending refurbishment of an iconic building in Exeter could ensure that workers who have taken plastering courses find themselves in demand from local employers. According to the Express & Echo, the former Debenhams department store – which closed three years ago when the company moved premises – will be transformed into a state-of-the-art retail […]

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  12. Construction sector could boost bricklaying courses

    Construction sector could boost bricklaying courses

    The recent strong performance of Britain's construction industry could result in an increase in the popularity of bricklaying courses, after official data revealed an unexpected upturn in its fortunes. According to revised figures recently released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the industry registered output of 8.6 per cent in the second quarter, exceeding […]

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