The government is reviewing the skills required to maintain a strong microgeneration sector, which may involve greater numbers of technicians signing up for electrical courses. Worker capabilities is one of four key areas being explored by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, with the others being the quality standards aimed for, the technology required […]
Technicians with electrical course qualifications may find their employment situation is aided by new proposals from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Secretary of state for the department Chris Huhne announced the government's strategy for promoting the production of sustainable power and suggested the coalition is laying the foundations for the long-term future […]
Homeowners could benefit from the skills of individuals who have completed electrical courses when it comes to provide mood lighting and creating the perfect ambience in the home, it has been claimed. Eva Hammerson, head of design at designer brand Kandabi, said the integration of mood lighting into a property can help to create that […]
A library in the East Riding of Yorkshire is set to close for over three months while engineers with electrical courses and other training refurbish the facility. Andrea Wake, community and information officer at North Ferriby Library, told the Hull Daily Mail it is a busy centre that is used by different age groups. But […]
Technicians on electrical courses may be interested to hear that Swedish construction group Skanska has set up a UK residential division. According to the firm, the focus will be on building homes in London and within commuter distance of the capital, with one representative suggesting there is a significant gap between supply and demand in […]
The details of the government's Green Deal will be unveiled in parliament today (December 9th), with technicians who have taken electrical courses likely to be interested to see how it may affect their future job prospects. Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne explained that the initiative is all about taking the "hassle" out of […]
There may soon be more interest in electrical courses if electric bikes (e-bikes) become more popular in the UK. Process and Control Today described how this mode of transportation is providing something of a growth area for companies creating parts for the devices. The online news provider explained that the e-bikes involve electric drive trains […]
Technicians on electrical courses may hope to see new job opportunities on a tower dubbed the Quill, which received planning permission from a local authority in London this week. The development was approved by Southwark Borough Council and architects Spparc will aim to gain an excellent rating on the BREEAM scale for the complex, which […]
A source has suggested that training – potentially including electrical courses – could help companies to sell more units of LEDs. Matt Hill, sales development manager at Arrow Electronics, spoke at a recent ARC Show preview event and suggested people need to understand why they would be better off utilising LEDs than conventional lighting solutions. […]
Technicians who have completed electrical courses could be required to complete the final phase of the Regent's Place complex in London, which is set to be managed by Bovis Lend Lease. The multinational firm will handle the construction of the north-east quadrant of the project, which is set to be delivered by the summer of […]
Technicians on electrical courses may agree with the thoughts of one construction industry source, who is calling for the refurbishment of existing housing stock in the UK to be cheaper for businesses. David Ireland, chief executive of campaign group Empty Homes, suggested VAT for bringing an existing house back into use should be the same […]
The government has announced it will electrify rail lines in two regions of the country – a project that may require the expertise of technicians who have completed electrical courses. Transport secretary Phillip Hammond revealed that lines linking Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Blackpool in the north and London, Reading, Didcot and Oxford in the south […]
