Business secretary Vince Cable has highlighted the need for people to be trained to find work in the aerospace industry, which could involve signing up to electrical courses. He made a speech at the Farnborough International Airshow and drew attention to the breadth of skills needed within the sector. In his view, British workers need […]
A new development in the field of motoring may lead to more engineers signing up to electrical courses. This week, General Electric revealed it has created a new form of battery charger for electric cars, which will allow such vehicles to be charged in less than half the time that they are currently. Engineers may […]
Engineers may need to complete electrical courses if the popularity of bathroom appliances increases. Ronnie Whelan, editor of The Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine, explained potential trends this year include the installation of mp3 players and televisions masquerading as mirrors. Workers may need to sign up for electrical courses if they are not completely sure […]
There could be positive news for engineers who have taken electrical courses thanks to the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme. Managing director of Threadneedle Don Jordison explained that the guidelines will offer property owners the information they need to refurbish buildings to make them more environmentally friendly. This could be […]
A recent incident involving a car fire could inspire more interest in electrical courses, after it was suggested that the blaze may have occurred due to the electrics. Firefighters were called to The Mall in London after a car went up in smoke and set fire to three other nearby vehicles, with one of the […]
New skills gained from electrical courses could help people improve their CV, since one source has suggested qualifications can help make up for lack of experience. Senior consultant at The Write Stuff Peter Panayotou stated it certainly cannot do any harm to have extra skills and employers may be impressed that a person has completed […]
Interest in electrical courses may soon spike in Somerset after it was revealed that EDF Energy intends to build a nuclear power plant near Bridgwater. It will involve some £500 million of investment by the firm and also looks set to boost employment in the area, both while the facility is being built and when […]
Electrical courses may soon see a surge of interest in the Liverpool area after it was announced that new technology is being trialled in the city. Chief executive of the Mersey Partnership Lorraine Rogers described to the Liverpool Echo how the north-west destination has won the chance to trial Smart Grid techniques, which she suggested […]
The latest plans for the redevelopment of Wembley City have been announced and it looks like engineers who have completed electrical courses will be needed. In a statement published by Quintain Estates & Development, it was revealed that that a 160,000 sq m area may see the construction of residential properties, shop and hotel space, […]
The importance of electrical courses has been underlined after Colchester General Hospital was forced to temporarily close its maternity ward as a result of an electrical problem. None of the 16 babies inside the special care baby unit were affected by the issues, but new admissions were redirected to facilities in Cambridgeshire, Essex and Suffolk. […]
Electrical courses could see a spike in demand if new immigration rules prevent skilled foreign workers from entering the country. Mark Swift, media relations manager at EEF – the manufacturers’ organisation, highlighted how businesses will often need high-level skills and they must have access to qualified people if they need them. If immigration rules are […]
Self-employed freelance workers with electrical qualifications will find it much easier to operate after the planned government review of IR35 tax laws. PCG, the professional association representing freelance workers, has welcomed the coalition government’s commitment in the recent Budget to reconsider the controversial laws, with details of the review to be released soon. John Brazier, […]
