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There may soon be greater demand for plumbing courses in Edinburgh, after it was announced that one library in the city will require this sort of expertise. Morningside Library, which can be found on Morningside Road, is set to undergo a major refurbishment and, as well as electrical and decorative work, there will also be […]
Green energy courses may be required if firms are going to react effectively to the government’s CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. Harry Morrison, general manager at the Carbon Trust, explained that he expects the new coalition of Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians to continue with the Labour initiative, particularly since the Tories have been supportive throughout. […]
Last month, the newly elected Coalition Government reaffirmed that the urgent need to develop a low-carbon economy will remain a key issue in the years ahead, including the target to reduce central government carbon emissions by 10% within next 12 months and supporting an increase in the EU emission reduction target to 30% by 2020.The […]
Interest in carpentry courses could be set to rise after a DIY expert lauded the versatility of wood as an interior design material. Carolyn Park, who is head of design for her own interior design firm, explained that the main benefit is its versatility, but it is also useful because it takes away the limitations […]
Business secretary Vince Cable has highlighted the need for people to be trained to find work in the aerospace industry, which could involve signing up to electrical courses. He made a speech at the Farnborough International Airshow and drew attention to the breadth of skills needed within the sector. In his view, British workers need […]
Waterwise, the UK’s leading independent organisation on water efficiency and sustainable development, has just published its own White Paper, setting out proposals for the coalition government to help meet the challenges of climate change through wasting less water.Within the document, the important issues affecting the plumbing industry and all those who are now thinking of […]
A new development in the field of motoring may lead to more engineers signing up to electrical courses. This week, General Electric revealed it has created a new form of battery charger for electric cars, which will allow such vehicles to be charged in less than half the time that they are currently. Engineers may […]
Workers may be inspired to take gas courses soon, after it was revealed that the European Commission (EC) may be set to make safety regulations stricter for certain equipment. This news follows the environmental disaster that has taken place in the Gulf of Mexico, which has led to a significant amount of oil being spilled […]
Recent encouraging employment figures show that Britain is managing to hold the fragile recovery from recession. Coalition Government Budget concessions to private enterprise, although modest, are designed to help business start ups and SMEs to move forward, despite of cutbacks in other sectors.The prospects for those workers currently looking to move out of their current […]
