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A woman has described how she took plumbing courses in order to get into a profession in which she is her own boss. Sammy Parry-Welson, who has two children, described to the Free Press how she thinks there may be a gap in the market for more ladies to join the profession, as single mothers […]
A young apprentice who studied an electrical course to find employment as a technician has expressed delight at being handed an accolade in recognition of his talent. Andrew Emmerson, a 20-year-old from near Darlington, won the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) national housing and building category apprentice of the year award despite suffering from […]
A new training programme for the development of green energy training in key electrical and plumbing skills – solar heating, heat pumps, PV solar and water recycling systems – has just recently been announced by SummetSkills.Once more, highlighting the ever-growing demand for professionally trained and qualified plumbers and electricians ableskilled in green energy installation, the […]
National Grid has lauded the significance of hiring professionals who have completed plumbing courses when fitting a new boiler. The company's comments were made after more than 100 residents of Maritime Way in Preston were left without gas for a day as a result of an error by an engineer, according to BBC News. National […]
Professionals who have taken plumbing courses may feel a sense of pride when they see a new statue in London. The seven-foot bronze statue is set to be installed next year at Cannon Street station as a nod to plumbers and their role in the history of the City of London, according to the London […]
Demand for electrical courses could go up if more people take advantage of favourable conditions for self-builds. Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon, described how the price of property is traditionally the biggest obstacle to such projects, but the economic environment has helped to cut such costs. […]
A home improvement expert has suggested plumbing courses are a great investment for people, as they can teach individuals how to carry out a variety of tasks around the house. Build It editor Anna-Marie Desouza suggested homeowners are often not ambitious enough with their DIY projects. She accepted that people should not attempt tricky tasks […]
As of October 2010, the new version of Part L of the Building Regulations came into force, updating the 1995 requirements for new and replacement heating systems. Incorporated within the new rules are stipulations for both a zone valve and a room thermostat to be fitted to new system heating zones and all radiators installed […]
An environmental expert has predicted that the popularity of solar water heating could be set to rise, which could inspire more technicians to take plumbing courses. Renewable Energy UK representative Neil McNiven claimed that this sustainable energy generation technique could compete with fossil fuels in terms of price. In his view, the use of solar […]
Link-ups between the UK and nearby countries could see electrical course students enjoy international partnerships if they find employment in the energy supply sector. UK media relations manager at National Grid Stewart Larque explained that electricity transmission deals with Norway and The Netherlands are being negotiated, while an agreement with France is already in place. […]
Engineers studying electrical course qualifications may find more employment opportunities as a result of green energy reward systems offered by the government. BritishEco.com spokesperson Matt Hunt highlighted incentives such as those relating to photovoltaic generators as being the sort of initiatives that are keeping many customers interested in environmentally-friendly technology. The installation of green energy […]
Technicians who have completed an electrical course relating to green technology may be needed more in the future, if one industry commentator is correct about a new trend in the construction sector. Anwar Harland-Khan, chief executive of Sustain Worldwide, claimed that a premium will soon be placed on properties that incorporate environmentally-friendly techniques and devices […]
