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- Electrical course students could find employment opportunities on a construction site in Slough, after Segro announced plans to speculatively build three industrial units. Graeme Steer, senior development manager at the firm, explained that the buildings will deliver 124,000 sq ft at the Slough Trading Estate, with construction on the first one already taking place. Engineers […]Read article
Plumbing course graduates win Which? Local award
Read articleA survey by Which? Local has been published showing that a company of technicians with plumbing course training is the top-rated trader in Wales. The research looked at the reviews handed out by customers after using the services of different firms and concluded that Langley Plumbing Services was the best. John Langley, a member of […]
Electrical course attendees could fill 'retrofit skills gap'
Read articleA construction expert has described how a skills gap could soon open up, which tradesmen who have taken electrical courses may be keen to fill. Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders, described how the Green Deal retrofit agenda will mean there will be demand for engineers who know how […]
'Historic' Green Deal could prompt interest in PV courses
Read articleThe upcoming Green Deal may lead to further demand for PV courses, as it has been suggested that loans could be used for solar panel installation. Climate change minister Greg Barker described to the Guardian how the government is "leaving the window open" to green power generators. This could mean the popularity of solar panels […]
Glasgow 'super city' could spur interest in renewable energy courses
Read articleDemand for renewable energy courses in Glasgow may soon increase, as it has been named as one of two 'super cities' by HSBC in a new report. Along with Bristol, the financial institution identified the Scottish destination as a place with huge potential for green growth that has already made major progress with sustainable energy. […]
Installers Qualified On Solar PV Courses Can Prove They 'Know What They're Doing!'
Read articleSince the introduction of the FeedIn Tariff (FiTs) Scheme in April 2010, homeowners interested in carbon emission reduction have become increasingly drawn to the clear financial benefits of a MSC approved solar photovoltaics system installed on their roof. Connected to the national grid, an income can be earned for surplus electricity generated, which can be […]
Landlords may require services of electrical course graduates
Read articleA property industry source has suggested landlords are facing higher expectations regarding facilities, which may lead to them using engineers with electrical course qualifications to add new features to their residences. James Davies, chief executive of Upad.co.uk, explained that innovations such as Wi-Fi and heightened security measures are becoming "the norm", as opposed to being […]
EOS free solar panel scheme to provide work for engineers with PV training
Read articleConsumers can have tradesmen with PV training qualifications install solar panels for free if they take advantage of an offer from EOS Energy. The company takes payment by gaining control of the feed-in tariff, which rewards users for the green power their devices add to the National Grid. Lee Summers, director of EOS, told Business […]
High utility bills could spur interest in renewable energy courses
Read articleThere may soon be more demand for renewable energy courses as the price of utilities goes up. Gordon Miller, sustainability and communications director of Sustain Worldwide, said analysts believe energy costs will double by 2020 if they continue at their current rate of growth, which may make sustainable power more attractive. If more people become […]
AbleSkills Solar PV Courses Teach The Right Connections!
Installing and operating even the most advanced technology such as a solar photovoltaics system is not immune to human error or careless haste! Of course, this could apply as much to any electrical trade job as with fitting solar PV panels on a homeowner's roof.It's crucial to always know exactly where the problems are likely […]Read articleConsumers on electrical courses 'can expect competitive DIY prices to continue'
Read articlePeople taking electrical courses to help them carry out DIY projects should not expect the price of items to increase in the future. This is the view of Jason Orme, editor at Homebuilding & Renovating, who made his comments after it was announced that 120 Focus DIY stores are set to close. In his opinion, […]
New Forest solar farm may spur interest in PV training
Read articleMore tradesmen in Hampshire may soon consider PV training after plans for a solar farm in the New Forest moved a step closer. The plan to install 25,000 of the devices in a 12-hectare field at Whitefield Farm in Langley was approved by the National Park Authority, although it was not without its detractors. Engineers […]