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Plumbing course students may find work with London firm Pimlico Plumbers in the near future, after it announced expansion plans for 2011. Charlie Mullins, managing director of the company, said he is confident of increasing the size of his workforce by 25 per cent over the course of the year. He explained that he would […]
A charity spokesperson has noted how education and 'upskilling' helps people move away from poverty – a pattern that could prompt higher take-up of electrical courses. Tim Nichols, press and parliamentary liaison officer at Child Poverty Action Group, encouraged the government to give poorer people the chance to gain more wealth by completing qualifications. But […]
Renewable energy courses may be set for a surge in demand in Cornwall after an environmental group announced its proposals for green power generation in a town in the region. Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network (Wren) has revealed plans to use solar panels and other devices to generate 30 per cent of the town's electricity. Speaking […]
New plans relating to the development of Battersea Power Station have been released and indicate tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications may be required. The graphics were unveiled by Real Estate Opportunities (REO) – the owners of the site – and showed 3,700 homes, 1.5 million sq ft of office space and 500,000 sq ft of […]
There may soon be more interest in renewable energy courses in Edinburgh, after a major figure in the UK government expressed support for the Scottish capital's bid to host the Green Investment Bank (GIB). Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne explained the city had a "very special advantage" thanks to how close it is […]
There are seemingly an endless variety of new types of tiles entering the market, which are being increasingly selected by both homeowner and commercial property developer, alike. This means it’s more important than ever before for candidates who are seriously interested in beginning or advancing their career in the building industry as professional tilers to […]
Plumbing courses could be more popular among women in the Essex area, as an educational establishment is hosting an event specifically aimed at females. Taking place at Colchester Institute on February 9th 2011, the occasion will be the venue's first ever Women in Technology conference, with schoolgirls from across the county expected to attend, according […]
Interest in electrical courses could be about to rise after car manufacturer Toyota reported that its success in the hybrid car market should allow it to make progress in other areas of motoring technology. The firm revealed its sales in Europe increased by 29 per cent in 2010 compared to the previous year, with 70,529 […]
The introduction of the feed-in tariff (FIT) has been well thought out and implemented, it has been claimed, with renewable energy courses potentially seeing more interest as a result. Source Renewable director Laurie Eve suggested the government incentive programme has boosted the green power generation industry and has led to a great deal more installations […]
A new study suggests common DIY skills are in danger of being lost in modern society – a trend that could inspire individuals to take electrical courses and other home improvement training. Sue Beeson, a spokeswoman for AA Home Rescue, claimed the pattern has come about because people automatically choose to hire a tradesman when […]
