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Technicians on plumbing courses in Essex may find there are new opportunities for work in the pipeline, as Southend's Golden Mile could be set to be redeveloped. Southend Council leader Nigel Holdcroft welcomed the plans from the Inner London Group to create residential, commercial and retail areas in the town. Engineers who have completed plumbing […]
An insurance provider has predicted there could be more burst pipes in the UK over the coming weeks, which may lead to increased workloads for local tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications. NFU Mutual claims manager Matthew Scott identified rural properties as being especially at risk due to their isolated locations. He noted many areas of […]
It is vital that professionals who have completed renewable energy courses and are attempting to set up their own business receive sufficient backing from the government's Green Investment Bank (GIB). This is the view of John Barwise, chairman of the Cumbria Green Business Forum, who stressed the sustainable finance provider should be used to develop […]
Interest in renewable energy courses could be stoked by the news that sustainable sources accounted for the largest proportion of electricity production in their history for a period during 2010. The figures were released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today (December 23rd) and showed wind energy output rise by 36.9 per […]
The government is reviewing the skills required to maintain a strong microgeneration sector, which may involve greater numbers of technicians signing up for electrical courses. Worker capabilities is one of four key areas being explored by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, with the others being the quality standards aimed for, the technology required […]
'Upskilling' has been identified as a valuable strategy in the modern jobs market and could mean more demand for plumbing courses. Sarah Clover, spokesperson for notgoingtouni.co.uk, suggested people who add to their knowledge base will put themselves in a better position if they are suddenly out of a job. In her opinion, individuals that undertake […]
Plumbing course attendee Matthew Teague has been named the best apprentice of the year and won the John Bryant Cup. The 20-year-old received the two accolades at the South West Peninsula Branch of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Awards ceremony in Plymouth this week, according to the Herald Express. He attended a […]
A DIY expert has urged consumers to buy the materials for any kitchen or bathroom improvements before the VAT hike – a move that could benefit plumbing course attendees in the short term. Editor at Build It magazine Anna-Marie Desouza claimed it is a sensible idea to do this as long as people have the […]
Technicians with electrical course qualifications may find their employment situation is aided by new proposals from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Secretary of state for the department Chris Huhne announced the government's strategy for promoting the production of sustainable power and suggested the coalition is laying the foundations for the long-term future […]
January 2011 marks one year since the new-style CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) cards were introduced as part of the ongoing CSCS remit to improve quality and reduce accidents in the construction industry. Known as Experienced Worker or Skilled Worker cards, over 1.5 million have now been issued and are increasingly demanded to show proof […]
Homeowners could benefit from the skills of individuals who have completed electrical courses when it comes to provide mood lighting and creating the perfect ambience in the home, it has been claimed. Eva Hammerson, head of design at designer brand Kandabi, said the integration of mood lighting into a property can help to create that […]
