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Attendees on plumbing courses should be taught both the practical and theoretical aspects of the trade. This is the view of Jane Artess, director or research for HECSU, who suggested that she would want a technician to understand the science behind his or trade, as well as knowing how to carry out procedures. She suggested […]
Consumers have been urged to carry out a series of home improvements before the winter cold sets in, which could mean more work for technicians who have completed a plumbing course. Head of Churchill home insurance Martin Scott urged people not to wait until the weather has turned before sorting out plumbing problems. Among the […]
An environmental expert has claimed skilled workers could find green energy jobs in Scotland, which suggests it could be a good destination for people taking an electrical course. Chief executive of Friends of the Earth Scotland Duncan McLaren noted that the country is in a good position in the green energy sector. This could mean […]
Electrical courses may become more popular if one industry expert's call for more houses to be built is heeded. Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders, suggested less than half the number of required properties are being constructed in the UK each year. A greater level of house-building could lead […]
Cutbacks are happening across the public sector with implications for the private sector as well. For some, this might mean looking for fresh opportunities whilst for others, the need to diversify their skillsets and service provision. Construction industry projects continue to revive after the period of recent recession as new development schemes are announced almost […]
Plumbing courses could be in greater demand in the future, if the recommendations of a new study are implemented and new regulations are applied to heat pumps. Simon Green, head of business development at the Energy Saving Trust, explained to BBC News that the report showed there are carbon savings to be made in the […]
Workers who have completed electrical courses may soon be needed on the site of the 'Marble Arch of the North', as construction is due to start this month. The multi-million pound Marks & Spencer (M&S) building near Cheshire Oaks is due to open in 2012 and local MP Andrew Miller told the Ellesmere Port Pioneer […]
An industry source has suggested that fixing dripping taps could save up to 5,000 litres of water each year, which may encourage consumers to enrol on plumbing courses to learn how to fix such problems. Michael Holmes, a spokesperson for the National Home Improvement Show, said it is important for people to consider their water […]
Workers who had completed electrician training courses were just some of the employees on set in Devon for the making of a new movie starring Bond girl Gemma Arterton. Tamara Drewe stars Roger Allam and Dominic Cooper alongside the young actress and offers an updated take on Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd novel. […]
Not a week passes now when we don’t hear great news about another Solar PV project adding to the rapid rise of the ‘must- have’ green energy technology around the UK. Recent studies show that the UK is now the world’s fastest growing market for Solar PV with over 40,000 panels now adorning residential and […]
There may soon be more young people signing up for vocational qualifications such as electrician training courses, according to one business source. LV= spokesperson Emma Banks suggested that the significant cost of going to university is putting many people off and leading individuals to choose training that may advance their career, while still enabling them […]
