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  1. Finding DIY courses

    Finding DIY courses

    If you want to make your home improvement skills better, then consider taking up a DIY course. Not only will this help you do more things around the house without the cost of calling in external help but, more importantly, it will ensure that these odd jobs are undertaken safely without the risk of damage […]

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  2. How to be good at DIY

    How to be good at DIY

    DIY can be enjoyable, confidence building and economical. However if it goes wrong it can also be costly and frustrating, especially when it is done by someone who finds it difficult. In order to ensure that the results are always good, it is important to gain some experience and knowledge before starting a project. Some […]

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  3. Gas training courses

    Gas training courses

    Tradesmen who have undertaken gas training have excellent earnings potential. Qualified gas tradesmen are in short demand, and as gas is so widely used in homes and commercial buildings throughout the country, those who are properly trained can really benefit from this demand. Poorly-finished gas work can be dangerous and costly – gas leaks can […]

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  4. Moving from the Army into construction

    Moving from the Army into construction

    Many of the skills that are learned in the army are relevant to construction, therefore for those who are leaving the army construction can be an excellent choice. Also, some roles in the army require aspects of trades, and some may even be predominantly based on a trade – for example, the Corps of Royal […]

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  5. Electrical courses

    Electrical courses

    There is good demand for qualified electricians and therefore becoming an electrician can be a rewarding, successful career with good earnings potential. However, entering the profession can seem a little confusing as there are so many different electrical courseson offer. Those considering entering the profession for the first time can be unsure as to which […]

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  6. Finding construction work online

    Finding construction work online

    A qualified tradesman should not find it too difficult to get construction work online, as long as a few basic rules are followed. Firstly, all qualifications should be explained and readily proven if need be. Do not hesitate to include all qualifications, no matter how basic they are. Customers like to see that a tradesman […]

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  7. Become a plasterer

    Become a plasterer

    Plasterers are very much in demand now that trends have moved away from wallpaper to blocks of painted colour on freshly-skimmed walls. It is a skill that needs to be learnt professionally, however, which is why many people call in the experts instead of going down the DIY route. Many decorating courses will have a […]

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  8. Courses in bricklaying

    Courses in bricklaying

    The specialised trade of bricklaying can open up many career opportunities to those that have a love of construction. Those that enjoy hands-on work will find building a project from the ground up very fulfilling, and some even choose to undertake plastering courses to really see the project through to its finale. Bricklaying coursesare extremely […]
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  9. 17th Edition courses

    17th Edition courses

    Becoming an electrician can lead to a varied and interesting career, with good earnings potential. However it is necessary for those wishing to become electricians to undertake formal qualifications, to include a 17th Edition Course. These 17th Edition courses aim to familiarise students with the BS 7671 (2008) 17th Regulations Edition. They are based mostly […]

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  10. Carpentry qualifications

    Carpentry qualifications

    Carpentry is a very useful trade as it allows tradesmen to become involved in many different projects. Carpenters may undertake projects such as fitting kitchens, hanging doors and constructing built-in cupboards. It involves the use of many different power tools and many different skills, therefore it is a good idea to gain carpentry qualifications to […]

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  11. Decorating courses

    Decorating courses

    Decorating is a skill that goes very well together with most other trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrics and plastering, as it is helpful to be able to provide a good, tidy finish after completing a project. It is also a very good skill to learn for those with an interest in DIY, as it will […]

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  12. Commercial gas training

    Commercial gas training

    The commercial gas industry is a large industry and can provide a varied and rewarding career for tradesmen. It may involve working on large machinery and vast central heating systems in large industrial or commercial buildings. As the systems tradesmen work on are often larger than in the domestic sector, the risk is higher and […]

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