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Much interest has been focused on the renewable energy technologies of solar PV and ground source heat pumps, both of which look set to be the popular mainstay of curriculum options when completing either electrical courses or plumbing training.However, other renewable natural resources are also available as equally valuable skills training qualifications, not least, undertaking […]
My name is Brenton Chipper and I have been a ceramic tiler for the past seven years.I originally got into the tiling industry by undertaking a tiling course back in 2004. Having been a scaffolder for the past 15 years, I decided it was time for a change.After completing my course I became a self […]
A trial has begun at BT to test the efficacy of utilising electric vans for engineers handling residential contracts – a move that could lead to greater interest in electrical courses if it is rolled out across the whole company. Chief sustainability officer at BT Openreach Ian Hill suggested the four vehicles being trialled could […]
An increase in the number of plumbing problems experienced by homeowners has been predicted, which may lead to more work for technicians who have completed plumbing courses. Head of general insurance at M&S Andrew Ferguson noted that people can be forced to spend thousands of pounds to fix issues relating to burst or leaking pipes. […]
The importance of plumbing courses has been highlighted by an industry source, who said it can be dangerous to hire an unqualified engineer. Richard Clarke, chairman at plumbing and heating firm1st Action, described it as "critical" for homeowners and landlords to bring in a professional who knows what they are doing. He noted that carbon […]
Workers who have taken plumbing courses may find job opportunities opening up in Birmingham when a multimillion pound refurbishment takes place at the National Indoor Arena (NIA). Although the budget has not been announced, construction work is scheduled to start in summer 2011, with a source describing to BBC News how the plan is to […]
Homeowners who take on DIY tasks themselves by researching the topic – which may involve plumbing courses – could stand to save themselves some money. This is the view of Anne-Marie DeSouza, editor of Build It magazine, who pointed out that people can always ask a friend or neighbour to explain how a certain project […]
An energy expert has highlighted how the government's Green Deal initiative places a strong emphasis on creating jobs, which could benefit technicians on electrical courses. Paul Hamblyn, consultancy services manager at Pulse 24, told delegates at the Energy Services and Technology Association (Esta) Debate that there are plenty of details to be figured out regarding […]
Able Skills are delighted to announce the official opening of our state-of-the-art Renewables Centre.Mayor of Dartford Patrick Coleman was on hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of a crowd of assembled members of the press, key industry partners and college faculty directors.The Mayor was incredibly impressed with the quality of equipment, training rigs […]
The drive to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions over the next ten years, by introducing renewable energy systems such as solar heating and ground source heat pumps, is increasing the demand for trained electricians and plumbers qualified to be competent installers across the domestic residential market.Many new builds and property renovations have been also turning […]
Able Skills are looking forward to welcoming a host of dignitaries to the official opening of our Renewables Centre tomorrow.Mayor of Dartford Patrick Coleman will be in attendance along with college faculty directors and numerous members of the local and national press as the red ribbon is cut at the state-of-the-art facility.It promises to be […]
There may be increasing demand for electrician training courses in the future if the popularity of feed-in tariffs (FITs) continues. According to BusinessGreen, 11,352 generators have been installed in the six months to October that the initiative has been in place. Technicians who have completed electrician training courses may have been required to assist in […]
