Plumbing courses graduates in Sheffield could see themselves working on a new project after proposals for a housing development were given the go-ahead. Sheffield Council has joined forces with community regeneration company Keepmoat and Great Places Housing to put the plans into action, set to begin next year. The development, which will be carried out […]
More people may be considering plumbing courses in Slough as the local authority has moved closer to securing the development of a new cultural centre. Slough Borough Council has delivered a compulsory purchase order to owners of land around the Prudential buildings in the Berkshire town, which it hopes to redevelop into The Curve, the […]
The Duke of Edinburgh has received a visit from a plumbing course student, with the latter saying it was a pleasure to meet the Queen's husband. Matt Taylor, who works for a plumbing company in Bath, was rewarded with a trip to Buckingham Palace after receiving a medal of excellence from City & Guilds, reported […]
Employers in Northern Ireland have been urged to provide plumbing courses and other apprenticeships for young people across the country. According to the Belfast Telegraph, an increase in skilled tradesmen could speed up the nation's economic recovery, as well as improve prospects for the unemployed. Speaking at the Plumbing and Mechanical Apprentice of the Year […]
A young technician taking plumbing courses has pipped his fellow trainees to the title of plumbing and mechanical services apprentice of the year. Ross Getty, 20, received the accolade at a major ceremony at Belfast Town Hall, which was hosted by comedian Tim McGarry and BBC presenter Karen Patterson. The young plumber works at Sharpe […]
The services of tradesmen who have completed plumbing courses may be in demand at Wade Deacon High School in Widnes soon, after the local authority granted planning permission for a huge revamp. Designed by Sheppard Robson, the initiative will see the educational establishment converted from four buildings into just one, reported Place North West. It […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses have been advised that the key to decorating a small bathroom is to keep as much floor space available as possible. Alison Cork, interior designer and founder of ProblemSolved.co.uk, explained that a bathroom will look bigger if more of the ground is visible. For example, Ms Cork urged people […]
Former Aberdeen youth football player Rory McAllister has revealed that he has joined a part-time club so that he can finish his plumbing courses before carrying on his sporting career. The 24-year-old striker opted to sign for Scottish Third Division side Peterhead over a host of full-time teams in order to continue his education. Speaking […]
More applications for women to take plumbing courses as part of apprenticeships are being invited by Highland Council in Scotland. The local authority has advertised six vacancies for young people to join its apprenticeship initiative, with director of housing and property Steve Barron stressing how important it is to build up skills despite the economic […]
The importance of calling out a professional with plumbing course qualifications for remedying persistent pipe blockages has been lauded by an insurance firm. HomeServe Membership explained in an article for the Manchester Evening News that it is usually worth trying to fix the problem oneself initially – perhaps by crumbling Alka Seltzer then vinegar down […]
While many people will associate plumbing courses with male tradesmen, there are an increasing number of women taking the qualifications. Two young women from the Midlands recently completed apprenticeships in the profession and revealed how they feel about breaking the 'glass ceiling'. Rachel Toor, 20, noted that many residents are actually more comfortable having a […]
Workers on plumbing courses are among the students to be recognised at a Belfast City Hall ceremony later this month. The Plumbing and Mechanical Apprentice of the Year Awards will be hosted by BBC personality Karen Patterson on June 28th, with the awards to be handed out by the Lord Mayor. Derek Poole, an industry […]
