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People on plumbing courses could see a huge improvement in their employment prospects if the government introduces a reduced rate of VAT. This is the view of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), which has called on the new coalition administration to resist the temptation to introduce an increase on the tax. Richard Diment, director […]
The importance of electrical courses could be set to increase after the government made a commitment to supporting a number of green building programmes. Business secretary Vince Cable has confirmed that the government will be maintaining support for several millions of pounds worth of low carbon construction projects. These will include the creation of four […]
Recognising that the next few years will be challenging for many as the coalition Government implements very necessary economic changes, now may be the right time to seriously think about ringing your own changes to your present career path.This last period of recession has seen some industry sectors suffer very badly, and even though the […]
A lack of younger workers in the construction industry means that those who choose to take bricklaying courses can capitalise on growing demand for staff. Catriona Lingwood, chief executive of business support organisation Constructing Excellence in the North East, has stated that the average age of tradesmen is becoming increasingly high. Writing for nebusiness.co.uk, she […]
People who work towards electrical qualifications and other vocational courses will find it easier to walk into the job of their dreams. This is according to vocational education organisation City & Guilds, which is marking VQ Day 2010 on June 23rd with the launch of a new campaign called Stars behind the Stars. The campaign […]
The benefits of electrical courses have been underlined recently, as a bakery received a significant fine from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for not following official guidance. Genaro Saiano and Dejan Durkin, company directors of DG Bakery in Bedfordshire, failed to comply with HSE notices, which were issued to prevent workers from being exposed […]
Electrical courses could become more popular after NG Bailey was announced to have registered on the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The company has an annual turnover of about £600 million and received a British Council of Offices award for innovation last year. According to NICEIC, an independent voluntary body for the UK electrical contracting industry, […]
Carpentry courses are vital for workers to maintain high standards in their profession, according to the Sheriff of the City of London. Peter Cook made his speech at an awards ceremony honouring the work of several different categories of tradesmen in the capital. He noted that there have been many technological developments since more than […]
In today’s world, a change of career is not unusual and when economies face difficult periods, as we do now, it’s often a good opportunity to look at your current work situation. It can often be the case that a career switch, at whatever point in your working life, can be a positive forward move.All […]
Engineers who have taken plumbing courses have been given award certificates a ceremony in London, recognising their capability in the profession. The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering operations director Kevin Wellman suggested all the workers who received accolades at the event will help lead the sector in the future. He lauded the importance […]
It is essential that engineers have carried out the correct gas courses before working on certain equipment, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The industry body commented after a worker from Tywyn was fined £38,000 – as well as court costs of £15,711 – for breaching health and safety regulations by carrying out […]
