There could soon be a spike in demand for PV training in Kent, after a major German solar panel installation firm set up a base in the county. Speaking to the Financial Times, managing director of SunConcept UK Catherine Stevens-Jung explained that the government's feed-in tariff was "instrumental" in the company's decision to establish a […]
There are a lot of DIY tasks that homeowners should feel confident enough to handle themselves, according to a source, but others may require the services of a tradesman who has completed electrical courses. AA Home Rescue spokeswoman Sue Beeson highlighted activities such as putting up picture hooks and painting as examples of what jobs […]
Interest in PV training could be on the rise if a trial of the grid-connected solar-powered SunMast street light goes well. According to ClickGreen, the device has been installed in South Mimms, Hertfordshire by KN Network Services (KNNS) and generates electricity via PV panels on its base. Speaking to the environment news website, managing director […]
People taking electrical courses have been reminded of the importance of their work, after a faulty electrical cable was found to be responsible for the deaths of two horses at Newbury racecourse. Last weekend, Marching Song and Fenix Two were waiting in the paddock prior to being mounted by their jockeys, when they suddenly collapsed […]
Interest in PV courses in Swindon could be set to spike after it was announced that 20,000 solar panels will be installed on the outskirts of the Wiltshire town. According to the Swindon Advertiser, the green power generators are set to be installed north of South Marston and a spokesperson for the land agents going […]
A housing industry expert has suggested the self-build sector of the property market is in the ascendency, which could mean more domestic contracts for tradesmen on electrical courses. Jaclyn Thorburn, spokeswoman for BuildStore, claimed that this method of constructing a home can work out to be more affordable. In addition, she pointed out that people […]
Interest in PV training may have been boosted in Berkshire after plans emerged for two local schools to install solar panels on their roofs. The Forest School in Winnersh and Waingels College in Woodley have been encouraged by Wokingham Borough Council to add the green power generators to their facilities, according to Get Wokingham. Speaking […]
Demand for PV training could be set to rise after Sainsbury's announced that it has partnered with British Gas to offer solar panels at its stores. Customers will be able to pick up the electricity microgeneration devices from certain outlets of the supermarket giant and also speak to experts about energy efficiency. If more consumers […]
A new report has suggested there may be more job opportunities for electrical course students in the south of England than in the north. The study carried out by ConstructionSkills predicted the construction industry in the east, south-east and Greater London will see annual growth of 2.4, 2.2 and 1.8 per cent respectively on average […]
Interest in electrical courses could be set for growth as a result of a safety awareness campaign launched by the Department of Work and Pensions this week. The inaugural Electrical Fire Safety Week started on Monday (January 24th) and will run until January 30th, with the organisers hoping to highlight to homeowners the threat of […]
Able Skills will launch the City & Guilds 2357 NVQ Diploma this April 18th for those looking to access the electrical installation industry.The new C&G 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment has been introduced following the expiry of the C&G 2330 and will be the only recognised route into the […]
Tradesmen who have completed electrical courses may be able to find employment on the site of the so-called Walkie Talkie building in London, as construction activity started on Monday (January 18th). The 37-storey structure is set to be erected at 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3 in the capital by Land Securities, with the project expected to […]
