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As the UK slowly climbs out of recession, yet facing a long period ahead of austerity cut backs, there is almost certainly a knock on effect to be felt across many industries and workplaces. Traditionally, those working in the utilities, such as electrical, plumbing and gas are often viewed as being immune to much of […]
Interest in plumbing courses could rise if a Middle-Eastern-style toilet is taken on by more facilities around the UK. The Daily Mail reported that Rochdale’s Exchange shopping mall has installed two ‘Nile’ pans, which are loos that involve the user squatting over the item. These facilities were put in after a training session by community […]
There could be positive news for engineers who have taken electrical courses thanks to the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme. Managing director of Threadneedle Don Jordison explained that the guidelines will offer property owners the information they need to refurbish buildings to make them more environmentally friendly. This could be […]
A recent incident involving a car fire could inspire more interest in electrical courses, after it was suggested that the blaze may have occurred due to the electrics. Firefighters were called to The Mall in London after a car went up in smoke and set fire to three other nearby vehicles, with one of the […]
A new low-cost method of heating water could mean engineers may benefit from taking plumbing courses to understand the new technological advance. The environmentally-friendly device – called Solasyphon – has been created and sold by John Willis with his team at Willis Renewables. It is a heat exchanger that is installed on the outside of […]
An industry body has highlighted the importance of gas safety in holiday accommodation, which could encourage some proprietors to enrol in gas courses. Gas Safe Register spokesperson Sarah Hill claimed that tourists let their guard down when it comes to such issues and this is worrying. According to the organisation’s research, 37 per cent of […]
New skills gained from electrical courses could help people improve their CV, since one source has suggested qualifications can help make up for lack of experience. Senior consultant at The Write Stuff Peter Panayotou stated it certainly cannot do any harm to have extra skills and employers may be impressed that a person has completed […]
Sometimes the thought of starting a new career can appear very daunting indeed! There’s always much to learn – and in the construction trade industry – practical skills to master too! Many trades have been transformed by new materials and technologies, making the work now involved much more simpler, streamlined and thus, you can accomplish […]
There could be increased interest in plumbing courses after a source suggested young people are not learning enough skills to secure jobs. Matthew Freeman, head of young people and communities at employment and skills specialists Working Links, claimed that it can be "extremely damaging" for youngsters to grow up without enough training to develop their […]
Interest in electrical courses may soon spike in Somerset after it was revealed that EDF Energy intends to build a nuclear power plant near Bridgwater. It will involve some £500 million of investment by the firm and also looks set to boost employment in the area, both while the facility is being built and when […]
