The government is reviewing the skills required to maintain a strong microgeneration sector, which may involve greater numbers of technicians signing up for electrical courses. Worker capabilities is one of four key areas being explored by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, with the others being the quality standards aimed for, the technology required […]
Plumbing course attendee Matthew Teague has been named the best apprentice of the year and won the John Bryant Cup. The 20-year-old received the two accolades at the South West Peninsula Branch of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Awards ceremony in Plymouth this week, according to the Herald Express. He attended a […]
'Upskilling' has been identified as a valuable strategy in the modern jobs market and could mean more demand for plumbing courses. Sarah Clover, spokesperson for notgoingtouni.co.uk, suggested people who add to their knowledge base will put themselves in a better position if they are suddenly out of a job. In her opinion, individuals that undertake […]
A DIY expert has urged consumers to buy the materials for any kitchen or bathroom improvements before the VAT hike – a move that could benefit plumbing course attendees in the short term. Editor at Build It magazine Anna-Marie Desouza claimed it is a sensible idea to do this as long as people have the […]
Technicians with electrical course qualifications may find their employment situation is aided by new proposals from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Secretary of state for the department Chris Huhne announced the government's strategy for promoting the production of sustainable power and suggested the coalition is laying the foundations for the long-term future […]
January 2011 marks one year since the new-style CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) cards were introduced as part of the ongoing CSCS remit to improve quality and reduce accidents in the construction industry. Known as Experienced Worker or Skilled Worker cards, over 1.5 million have now been issued and are increasingly demanded to show proof […]
Homeowners could benefit from the skills of individuals who have completed electrical courses when it comes to provide mood lighting and creating the perfect ambience in the home, it has been claimed. Eva Hammerson, head of design at designer brand Kandabi, said the integration of mood lighting into a property can help to create that […]
A library in the East Riding of Yorkshire is set to close for over three months while engineers with electrical courses and other training refurbish the facility. Andrea Wake, community and information officer at North Ferriby Library, told the Hull Daily Mail it is a busy centre that is used by different age groups. But […]
The chief at London firm Pimlico Plumbers has suggested technicians who have taken plumbing courses are likely to benefit from experience in the field. Charlie Mullins, the entrepreneur who set up the company from scratch, made his comments to Fresh Business Thinking after the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) called on the government to postpone […]
A home improvement expert has pointed out that many DIY tasks can be carried out by homeowners with a certain amount of know-how, which may lead to an increase in demand for plumbing courses. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, noted that individuals could save themselves money in the long term by doing […]
Over the Christmas period the Able Skills team will be re-fitting and expanding our tiling centre.Our intention is to make the facility more spacious whilst still maintaining the high standards of training we provide across all of our tiling courses.The improvements will be undertaken by myself (Max) and Terry. We have extensive knowledge of the […]