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- Carpentry courses may soon see a rise in popularity, since Shed Week begins on Monday July 5th. However, David Grievson, managing director of property development business Puddlestone, suggested checking local council rules before deciding to construct a shed in a garden. Carpentry courses could be useful for creating such a structure, but if the building […]Read article
Plumbing courses 'allow engineers to take on a variety of contracts'
Read articleWorkers who complete plumbing courses could find that they are able to take on a range of domestic contracts, according to one source. In an article written by S Edwards and posted on Press Submission, it was suggested that there is a constant need for the services of qualified plumbers. As a result, Mr Edwards […]
Carpentry courses could increase with log cabin sales
Read articlePeople may find carpentry courses are helpful if they purchase one of Tesco Direct’s latest new products – a five-room log cabin. The supermarket is well known for selling a wide variety of products from its online store, but this item is certainly unusual, particularly since it is delivered to people’s door in flat packs. […]
Training To Be A Plumber For Long Term Prospects
Read articleConstruction trade skills, like plumbing, always tend to come top of surveys for traditional careers with long term, solid prospects. As Britain continues to climb out of recent recession, and faced with economic cost cutting ahead, many are taking opportunity to reconsider their career prospects or have been forced to do so as a result […]
Immigration rules could spur people on to take electrical courses
Read articleElectrical courses could see a spike in demand if new immigration rules prevent skilled foreign workers from entering the country. Mark Swift, media relations manager at EEF – the manufacturers’ organisation, highlighted how businesses will often need high-level skills and they must have access to qualified people if they need them. If immigration rules are […]
Plastering course attendees could benefit from construction recovery in 2011
Read articlePeople taking plastering courses could be set to see a recovery in the UK’s construction sector in the coming years. Information services company Experian has published its latest Construction Forecast report, which has suggested that a number of industry sectors will see increased activity in 2010-11. It predicted that the recent decline in private house […]
Jobs for bricklaying course attendees to be created in Middlesbrough
Read articleNew job opportunities are to arise for bricklaying course attendees in Middlesbrough in 2010-11 thanks to a new schools construction project. Clugston Construction has been awarded a £4 million contract by Middlesbrough Borough Council to overhaul the local Beechwood and Marton Grove schools, reports nebusiness.co.uk. This project will involve the creation of new classrooms, replacement […]
Freelance staff with electrical qualifications to benefit from IR35 review
Read articleSelf-employed freelance workers with electrical qualifications will find it much easier to operate after the planned government review of IR35 tax laws. PCG, the professional association representing freelance workers, has welcomed the coalition government’s commitment in the recent Budget to reconsider the controversial laws, with details of the review to be released soon. John Brazier, […]
From Barbecues And Bathrooms To Building A New Career!
Read articleIt’s barbecue season again – and currently, the hot weather is holding up long enough to be reason enough for getting in the charcoal briquettes. Of course, it can also mean a chance for the DIY handyman to have a go at building his own brick barbecue, which is great for using when family and […]
North-east bricklaying course attendees could benefit from Budget
Read articleAttendees of bricklaying courses in the north-east of England may see their chances of finding employment improve as a result of the new Budget. Catriona Lingwood, chief executive of business support organisation Constructing Excellence in the North East, has stated that several measures outlined in last week’s Budget will aid the construction trade in the […]
Electrical courses 'could be a good alternative to university'
Read articleTaking electrical courses or other vocational qualifications is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to an expensive university course. Sarah Clover, business development manager at advice website notgoingtouni.co.uk, has suggested that the current economic climate has made taking more employment-focused courses may represent a "sensible approach". She pointed to the fact that many people taking university […]
Bricklaying course attendees needed to avert skills crisis
Attendees of bricklaying courses may be set to become increasingly in demand due to a growing shortage of skills in the construction trade. Wates Construction deputy chairman James Wates has become the latest industry expert to voice concerns that not enough young people are entering into construction jobs. Speaking at an event in Leeds, he […]Read article