A new solar farm – one of the largest in Britain – has been constructed in Nottinghamshire and could encourage more tradesmen in the area to consider PV training. The green power facility can power up to 1,500 homes with its 21,600 solar panels, and the whole centre was delivered in under six weeks. Speaking […]
Electrical courses could be set for greater interest after the government announced the approval of a reform that will improve the confidence of developers of energy projects. Charles Hendry, energy minister, explained that the Energy National Policy Statements remove the element of uncertainty for firms considering investing in power supply initiatives. "Far too often the […]
A planning application has been submitted to build a new sports complex in west Lancashire that could provide work for engineers who have completed electrical courses in the area. The document was handed in by planning consultancy Turley Associates on behalf of Edge Hill University in Ormskirk, with vice-chancellor of the school Steve Igoe saying […]
There could be more people considering alternative study options such as electrical courses after an industry source recently stated that an increasing number of such youngsters are "certainly" being priced out of attending major institutions. Steve Burford, founder of finance website Wealthystudent.co.uk, pointed out that some school leavers are considering internships, travelling abroad or simply […]
Businesses across the UK have been advised to employ individuals trained in electrical courses to identify correctly the amount of energy they are presently using and how they can bring this figure down. Andrew Boddington, director of marketing at Return on It, said the recession has meant that companies are not taking as great an […]
Businesses across the UK might like to have an individual with electrical course qualifications install T5 tube lighting solutions in their offices, it has been claimed. Kristina Simpson, founder of KLS Lighting Design, said T5s are replacing the standard T12 tubes as they offer improved energy efficiency and a better quality of light. In addition, […]
Electrical course graduates looking for work could be interested in a recent announcement from Virgin Media. According to the Sun, the internet service provider is preparing to recruit 300 apprentices to install broadband, cable TV and other services across the UK. As part of the programme, trainees will gain an NVQ level 2 equivalent qualification […]
On the 18th April 2011, Able Skills successfully enrolled 14 candidates onto the new City & Guilds 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment.13 guys and 1 girl have been ploughing through the course work and undertaking practical training, assessments, assignments and exams and all 14 are approaching the halfway mark […]
People who took electrical courses and landed jobs in the preparation for the Olympic Games in London next year are nearing completion of the construction project. According to the Metro, work on the venues being built for the global event is now 88 per cent finished, which should allow organisers to begin rehearsals for the […]
Demand for PV training in Lincolnshire could be about to rise after a one-MW solar farm at Fen Farm near Coniston was completed. The facility, which was part-funded through Eco-tricity EcoBonds, is due to be finished today (July 7th) and has the capacity to power 300 homes for 25 years, reported the Lincolnshire Echo. Eco-tricity […]
There may soon be more demand among women for electrical courses, as one expert has suggested ladies are increasingly getting involved with DIY projects. Cherry Read, head of communications and campaigns at the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), claimed that females are reclaiming sheds from men, getting involved in much more home improvement and gardening. Ms […]
The popularity of electrical courses could be set to rise if the UK's self-build sector becomes mainstream, as one source has predicted. Jason Orme, editor at Homebuilding & Renovating, suggested that a new model could appear in which people pay for land that is already serviced and ready to be developed. He pointed out that […]
