March 2011

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  1. Government policy could prompt interest in renewable energy courses

    Government policy could prompt interest in renewable energy courses

    Demand for renewable energy courses could rise as a result of the government's commitment to green issues. Further evidence of this strategy appeared this week, with the Department of Energy and Climate Change announcing that at least 1,000 Green Deal apprentices will receive state funding for their training. Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg described the […]
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  2. Chris Huhne's ambition could boost interest in renewable energy courses

    Chris Huhne's ambition could boost interest in renewable energy courses

    Renewable energy courses could be set for increased interest after energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne suggested raising carbon emission targets. Responding to the release of the EU Commission's 2050 Low Carbon Roadmap report, the MP claimed there is a case for raising Europe's current 20 per cent target for green power in 2020 […]
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  3. Registered plumbing course attendees 'provide added service'

    Registered plumbing course attendees 'provide added service'

    The service offered by plumbing course graduates who have been officially registered has been lauded by a professional organisation. Chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIIPHE) Blane Judd explained that such technicians will give added value by providing consumers with extra guidance. "If as a consumer you engage with somebody […]

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  4. Peter's Tiling Blog - Week Three

    Peter's Tiling Blog - Week Three

    Able Skills’ trainee tiler is back to update you with his progress on the NVQ 8 Week Tiling Course.Peter is already into the fourth week of the NVQ tiling course, having successfully completed weeks two and three at our dedicated tiling centre in Dartford, Kent.During the second week of advanced training, Peter was provided with […]

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  5. Registered tradesmen with plumbing course training 'are professional'

    Registered tradesmen with plumbing course training 'are professional'

    Consumers have been told that they can expect registered staff with plumbing course qualifications to abide by professional standards of behaviour. These remarks were made by Blane Judd, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), who was responding to a new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tax campaign targeting plumbers. […]

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  6. Solar PV Installer Employment Rise Continues!

    Solar PV Installer Employment Rise Continues!

    Despite of present UK cutbacks, last years’ introduction of the FeedIn Tariff has helped to make a significant contribution to growth in the renewable energy sector, especially in solar PV installation. A recent survey conducted on behalf of the Renewable Energy Association of around 1,400 accredited PV solar panel installers – of whom, around half […]

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  7. Solar panel project approval could boost PV course demand in Wales

    Solar panel project approval could boost PV course demand in Wales

    Two sites in Wales look set to house 10,000 solar panels between them, which could increase demand for PV courses among tradesmen in the surrounding areas. Planning applications for the initiatives in Carmarthenshire were approved on Thursday (March 3rd) by local councillors, according to BBC News. The news provider said the solar panels will be […]

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  8. Council's efforts could inspire interest in renewable energy courses

    Council's efforts could inspire interest in renewable energy courses

    There could be increased interest in renewable energy courses after Chesterfield Borough Council showed off its developments to Chris Huhne. The MP and energy and climate change secretary visited the town to see the council's work in installing renewable energy technology on its buildings, Build.co.uk reported. It is aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of […]

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  9. Tax amnesty for plumbing course graduates launched

    Tax amnesty for plumbing course graduates launched

    Graduates from plumbing courses have been requested by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to hand over any unpaid taxes. The Plumbers Tax Safe Plan (PTSP) announced by the HMRC is aimed at anyone working in the plumbing and heating sector who has not declared their full income to the body. Tradesmen who have completed plumbing […]

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  10. EcoBuild 2011 Demonstrates Growth Of Solar PV Installation Industry

    EcoBuild 2011 Demonstrates Growth Of Solar PV Installation Industry

    EcoBuild 2011, the annual three day exhibition for the construction industry and renewable energy specialist installations, opened its doors at ExCel London on March 1st. This year’s event is marked by the overwhelming presence of solar PV technology predominating in one of the two exhibition halls of 1,300 exhibitors. UK solar companies exhibiting include Solarcentury, […]

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  11. Plumbing course attendees could be required on Ocon development

    Plumbing course attendees could be required on Ocon development

    People who have trained on plumbing courses may be needed soon to carry out work on a new project in Liverpool city centre. The University of Liverpool has announced that construction is to begin on a new block of student accommodation situated close to its campus. Named Vine Court, the building will comprise of two […]
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  12. Carbon-neutral churches could boost demand for PV courses

    Carbon-neutral churches could boost demand for PV courses

    There may be more demand for PV courses in future if further congregations follow the lead of one forward-thinking parish in Berkshire. BBC News reported that St George the Martyr Church has installed 129 solar panels in its attempts to become one of the first carbon-neutral buildings of its kind in the UK. If more […]

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