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The service offered by plumbing course graduates who have been officially registered has been lauded by a professional organisation. Chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIIPHE) Blane Judd explained that such technicians will give added value by providing consumers with extra guidance. "If as a consumer you engage with somebody […]
Consumers have been told that they can expect registered staff with plumbing course qualifications to abide by professional standards of behaviour. These remarks were made by Blane Judd, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), who was responding to a new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tax campaign targeting plumbers. […]
Able Skills’ trainee tiler is back to update you with his progress on the NVQ 8 Week Tiling Course.Peter is already into the fourth week of the NVQ tiling course, having successfully completed weeks two and three at our dedicated tiling centre in Dartford, Kent.During the second week of advanced training, Peter was provided with […]
Despite of present UK cutbacks, last years’ introduction of the FeedIn Tariff has helped to make a significant contribution to growth in the renewable energy sector, especially in solar PV installation. A recent survey conducted on behalf of the Renewable Energy Association of around 1,400 accredited PV solar panel installers – of whom, around half […]
Two sites in Wales look set to house 10,000 solar panels between them, which could increase demand for PV courses among tradesmen in the surrounding areas. Planning applications for the initiatives in Carmarthenshire were approved on Thursday (March 3rd) by local councillors, according to BBC News. The news provider said the solar panels will be […]
EcoBuild 2011, the annual three day exhibition for the construction industry and renewable energy specialist installations, opened its doors at ExCel London on March 1st. This year’s event is marked by the overwhelming presence of solar PV technology predominating in one of the two exhibition halls of 1,300 exhibitors. UK solar companies exhibiting include Solarcentury, […]
Graduates from plumbing courses have been requested by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to hand over any unpaid taxes. The Plumbers Tax Safe Plan (PTSP) announced by the HMRC is aimed at anyone working in the plumbing and heating sector who has not declared their full income to the body. Tradesmen who have completed plumbing […]
There could be increased interest in renewable energy courses after Chesterfield Borough Council showed off its developments to Chris Huhne. The MP and energy and climate change secretary visited the town to see the council's work in installing renewable energy technology on its buildings, Build.co.uk reported. It is aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of […]
People who have trained on plumbing courses may be needed soon to carry out work on a new project in Liverpool city centre. The University of Liverpool has announced that construction is to begin on a new block of student accommodation situated close to its campus. Named Vine Court, the building will comprise of two […]
Students of electrical courses could benefit from the news that plans for a new office scheme have been put forward. Development Securities has announced it has applied for planning permission to carry out work on the Hammersmith Grove project. The west London programme will comprise of 275,000 sq ft of office accommodation and is to […]
There may be more demand for PV courses in future if further congregations follow the lead of one forward-thinking parish in Berkshire. BBC News reported that St George the Martyr Church has installed 129 solar panels in its attempts to become one of the first carbon-neutral buildings of its kind in the UK. If more […]
