View our latest insights, guides and case studies
A climate change expert has suggested the development of green power has sped up in recent years, with this trend potentially increasing demand for renewable energy courses in the UK. Speaking to BBC News, head of the climate change centre of excellence at financial services provider HSBC Nick Robins claimed the economic downturn has had […]
Tiling has always been one of the most popular of home improvements undertaken by a DIY enthusiast. However, the lack of formal, qualified tiling course training can sometimes unwittingly show through in details here and there, especially with regards the all-important attention to preparation.Unfortunately, there are still too many occasions when those who have ‘done […]
Fines doled out by the Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA) have served to remind UK workers how important the knowledge gained on renewable energy courses can be. Aral Direkt and Total Additifs et Carburants Speciaux – subsidiaries of oil firms BP and Total respectively – and the Yorkshire Petroleum Company have each been ordered to pay […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has highlighted how vital plumbing courses are for certain procedures after a tradesman was sent to jail for carrying out work while under-qualified. Toni Drury, an HSE inspector, explained that John Carslake – trading as Aqua Plumbing – ignored a prohibition notice preventing him from working on gas appliances […]
Workers signed up for renewable energy courses in Scotland have been advised that a series of green power projects will go ahead in spite of the fate of a Skycon turbine power plant. Speaking to Business Green, a spokeswoman for Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) stated that it still expects to receive 152 wind turbines […]
There is always something new in tiling! Interior designers are forever looking for innovation and unique solutions. Not all of the everyday tiling jobs will consist of relying on fixing walls with standard colour and size ceramics. It’s therefore, important for individuals wanting to train on a professional tiling course, to be made aware of […]
Tiling is one trade where you never know what your next job may entail! It may not be necessarily all about a client wanting to surround their bathroom in the latest tricky design or unusually created tile material, which may be a challenge to properly fix to the present wall or floor!On the other hand, […]
An industry expert has suggested it is currently an ideal time for electric cars to become commercially successful, which could in turn lead to more interest in electrical courses. Dr Ben Lane, a representative from nextgreencar.com, highlighted how such vehicles are the pinnacle of modern fuel efficiency and petrol prices are continuing to rise. In […]
Statistics covering the installation of micro-generation devices on the government's feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme could inspire more tradesmen to enrol in renewable energy courses. Figures released by Ofgem show that from April to December 2010 an additional 57 MW was introduced to the grid, which demonstrates significant growth compared with the same period of 2009, […]
