June 2011

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  1. Plumbing courses may suit people who enjoy practical work

    Plumbing courses may suit people who enjoy practical work

    Anyone who likes doing practical work with their hands may enjoy taking plumbing courses and being employed as a tradesman. While office-based careers suit many individuals, there are plenty of people who prefer to be doing something active in the workplace. Speaking to the Herald Scotland, shipbuilding apprentice Lyndsay Gray explained that she got into […]

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  2. Electrical course graduates may see more requests for light fittings

    Electrical course graduates may see more requests for light fittings

    A home improvement expert has suggested that consumers may aim to add light and space to their properties in the coming months, which is a trend that may affect tradesmen who have completed electrical courses. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, suggested that there may be greater uptake of folding and sliding doors if […]

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  3. Renewable energy course graduates could benefit from military investment

    Renewable energy course graduates could benefit from military investment

    Renewable energy courses graduates may gain advantages from military investment, after one organisation claimed spending in this area is set to increase. Pike Research revealed military agencies from across the world are set to boost spending significantly in environmentally-friendly technologies over the next 20 years. Figures from the company estimated expenditure to reach $26.8 billion […]

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  4. Young workers 'faced with difficult career choices'

    Young workers 'faced with difficult career choices'

    It is often the case that young people have to "tread through mud" when first entering the workforce, doing jobs that they do not enjoy simply to pay the bills or to gain valuable experience, it has been stated. Kevin Friery, clinical director at Right Corecare, said under-30s in the UK often find working life […]

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  5. Universities Week 'plays positive role for training'

    Universities Week 'plays positive role for training'

    Individuals across the UK who have taken PV training courses may like to get onboard with Universities Week in 2011. Johnny Rich, editor of Push.co.uk, said the week is not really aimed at prospective students, but is more a celebration of the positive impact that higher education has on the UK as a whole. He […]

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  6. Staff wellbeing 'should be monitored by firms'

    Staff wellbeing 'should be monitored by firms'

    Companies should take the time to ensure the wellbeing of their staff is a top priority, in news that could be of importance to those businesses offering electrical courses and other training opportunities to their workforce. Debbie Meech, people director at Cable&Wireless Worldwide, said the stress of the recession has meant that companies need to […]

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  7. PV training course graduates 'should remain positive'

    PV training course graduates 'should remain positive'

    Individuals who have completed PV training courses in recent months should remain optimistic when job hunting, a sector expert has stated. Denise Taylor, author of 'How to get a job in the recession', said people simply need to stay focused and should do all they can not to be disheartened if results do not happen […]

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  8. Inexperienced staff 'need more support'

    Inexperienced staff 'need more support'

    Individuals starting off in their careers and taking electrical courses for the first time need more support than more experienced workers, it has been stated. Kevin Friery, clinical director at Right Corecare, said the conundrum lies in the fact that younger workers are less likely to come forward to ask for help. Therefore, it is […]

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  9. PV training 'could be popular for microgeneration'

    PV training 'could be popular for microgeneration'

    Professionals across the UK may be interested in taking PV training courses over the coming months in order to meet the growing demand for residential renewable energy production, it has been stated. Daniel Green, chief executive officer at HomeSun, said demand for renewable energy has "exploded" over recent months as the introduction of the new […]

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  10. Electrical course graduates 'could help firms save energy'

    Electrical course graduates 'could help firms save energy'

    Individuals taking electrical courses could help businesses to manage their energy more efficiently. Paul Edwards, chair of the British Council for Offices' Environmental Sustainability Group and head of sustainability at Hammerson, said firms could make considerable savings simply by educating their staff more effectively about their behaviour. Indeed, he argued that most offices should have […]

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  11. Online platform lists technicians with plumbing course qualifications

    Online platform lists technicians with plumbing course qualifications

    Consumers in London are able to find tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications that work locally thanks to a new service called Compare Your Plumber. It launched in the capital in April 2011 and allows users to contrast the services offered by up to five engineers at a time. The system was put together by technicians […]
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  12. Footballer Andy Linighan now uses plumbing course training

    Footballer Andy Linighan now uses plumbing course training

    Former Leeds United and Arsenal defender Andy Linighan opted to take plumbing courses early on in his footballing career and is now taking advantage of his qualifications. The player will no doubt be remembered by Gunners fans for scoring an extra-time winner against Sheffield Wednesday in the 1992-93 FA Cup Final replay. But nowadays he […]
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