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SmartGrid GB was launched this week, as the revolution in the UK’s energy infrastructure continues to transform the way energy is generated, distributed and consumed in every household from now on across the country.Many trainee as well as established working electricians are right now involved in learning the necessary training skills on City & Guilds […]
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 […]
We are always keen at Able Skills to ‘up our game’ and stay ahead of the competition so we are constantly looking at the facilities we have and seeing what is the best possible use for it.This time, we decided that one of our Gas Centres needed a revamp but rather than update the existing […]
There may be more demand for renewable energy courses in the UK after the government published a report relating to its microgeneration strategy. Energy and climate change minister Greg Barker explained that the coalition has worked alongside industry representatives in order to prompt a "revolution" in the production of sustainable power. Among the changes made […]
Great news for candidates about to enrol on solar PV courses or soon to qualify! Latest UK figures just released show a strong upward trend for solar photovoltaic systems as the No.1 choice for FeedIn Tariff installations.Despite an ongoing, struggling economy and changes announced as a result of the government review of the FeedInTariff Scheme […]
The popularity of electrical courses could be set to rise if the UK's self-build sector becomes mainstream, as one source has predicted. Jason Orme, editor at Homebuilding & Renovating, suggested that a new model could appear in which people pay for land that is already serviced and ready to be developed. He pointed out that […]
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 […]
The world of solar PV is constantly developing. At AbleSkills, the commitment is always to meet the rising demand for a highly skilled and qualified ‘renewables’ workforce. Candidates enrolling at AbleSkills Renewable Energy Centre are offered comprehensive training to gain full qualification verification up to levels 2 and 3 on approved and accredited City & […]
A new arrangement signed by representatives from the British Isles, Ireland, The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man could prompt more tradesmen to consider renewable energy courses. Energy minister in the UK Charles Hendry claimed optimising the natural green energy sources that the cluster of islands boasts will benefit all parties. The key aim […]
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 […]
The ‘Green Deal Code’, launched this month, will make vital financial assistance available to householders around the UK. The scheme will enable more homes to be transformed by the implementation of renewable technologies and key energy saving work carried out by trained and qualified installers, to UKAS requirement – more details on the Green Deal […]
