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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 […]
Able Skills are delighted to welcome a new addition to our team who will help us maintain our excellent standard of teaching.Ron Wilks has joined Able Skills as our newest internal verifier and brings with him a wealth of experience in construction training having worked as an external verifier for both City & Guilds and […]
An approved and accredited course for electrician training will show the trainee electrician how they can be of help to the domestic householder with providing advice on energy efficiency and reducing costs. This can translate to replacing obsolete and inefficient electrical appliances and heating systems under the various schemes now available, with the installation of […]
A decision on which football club will take over the Olympic Stadium is getting closer, but technicians on plumbing courses are likely to be needed on-site no matter who wins. The Olympic Park Legacy Committee (OPLC) has announced that the final showdown is between rival Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. Both […]
The refurbishment of a major property in London may see technicians who have completed plumbing courses brought in to oversee certain tasks. Great Portland Estates (GPE) announced that the work on the 24/25 Britton Street building in EC1 is part of a wider refocusing of its joint venture with Capco entitled The Great Capital Partnership. […]
Technicians on plumbing courses may find that Land Securities' plans for 2011 lead to new job opportunities. The construction giant announced its half-yearly financial results this week and revealed it intends to carry out work on three properties in London. Engineers who have completed plumbing courses by the time work starts at 123 Victoria Street, […]
