June 2011

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. People wanting to be their own boss may consider plumbing courses

    People wanting to be their own boss may consider plumbing courses

    There may be more people considering plumbing courses after the recession, as one source has suggested an increasing number of Brits want to be their own boss. Stuart Curtis, head of commercial business insurance at Lloyds TSB Insurance, pointed out that many individuals have spent time rethinking their career after the economic downturn. He explained […]

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  4. Segro construction plans may require electrical course graduates

    Segro construction plans may require electrical course graduates

    Electrical course students could find employment opportunities on a construction site in Slough, after Segro announced plans to speculatively build three industrial units. Graeme Steer, senior development manager at the firm, explained that the buildings will deliver 124,000 sq ft at the Slough Trading Estate, with construction on the first one already taking place. Engineers […]

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  5. Weybridge offices could create work for plumbing course students

    Weybridge offices could create work for plumbing course students

    Tradesmen who have attended plumbing courses may find their skills are in demand on a new office complex known as Velocity being constructed in Weybridge, Surrey. The project is led by Rockspring and Exton Estates, with the scheme expected to be completed by next autumn after having received planning permission. Engineers who have taken plumbing […]

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  6. Plumbing course graduates win Which? Local award

    Plumbing course graduates win Which? Local award

    A survey by Which? Local has been published showing that a company of technicians with plumbing course training is the top-rated trader in Wales. The research looked at the reviews handed out by customers after using the services of different firms and concluded that Langley Plumbing Services was the best. John Langley, a member of […]

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  7. Glasgow 'super city' could spur interest in renewable energy courses

    Glasgow 'super city' could spur interest in renewable energy courses

    Demand for renewable energy courses in Glasgow may soon increase, as it has been named as one of two 'super cities' by HSBC in a new report. Along with Bristol, the financial institution identified the Scottish destination as a place with huge potential for green growth that has already made major progress with sustainable energy. […]

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  8. 'Historic' Green Deal could prompt interest in PV courses

    'Historic' Green Deal could prompt interest in PV courses

    The upcoming Green Deal may lead to further demand for PV courses, as it has been suggested that loans could be used for solar panel installation. Climate change minister Greg Barker described to the Guardian how the government is "leaving the window open" to green power generators. This could mean the popularity of solar panels […]

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  9. Electrical course attendees could fill 'retrofit skills gap'

    Electrical course attendees could fill 'retrofit skills gap'

    A construction expert has described how a skills gap could soon open up, which tradesmen who have taken electrical courses may be keen to fill. Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders, described how the Green Deal retrofit agenda will mean there will be demand for engineers who know how […]

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