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An electrician’s skills learning and training is often talked about here as absolutely the key to developing a serious career within the industry. When a student begins their foundation training on an approved course like the City & Guilds Electrical NVQ 2330 level 2, it is soon realised that an important part of being able […]
Engineers in Wales may soon be lining up to take plumbing courses after the government revealed a plan to install heat pumps in many homes in the country. The scheme entitled ‘arbed’ will involve £2.5 million being spent on average each month on fitting green technology such as heat pumps. This may sound alarm bells […]
Bricklaying courses may soon be in more demand after a source suggested that certain areas of the construction industry are recovering well from the recession. Nick Whitten, business editor of Construction News, stressed that a full-blown recovery may be overstating the situation, but he claimed some areas are improving. In news that may spur more […]
Young people may be inspired to take plumbing courses after it emerged that baronet Sir Roddy Llewellyn’s daughter Rosie is set to take up the profession. Sir Roddy described how it could be "rather useful" to have a plumber in the family and told an audience at the launch of Susanna Johnston’s novel Muriel’s Reign […]
A new project announced by the Welsh assembly that will see many homes fitted with solar panels could increase interest in electrical courses. The state has revealed it intends to spend £30 million on energy-efficiency projects in the country, with the first phase including solar panels being retrofitted to houses. With this level of funding […]
There may be a surge in demand for carpentry courses if people take on some garden improvement tips from one source. A spokesperson from Ronseal suggested people can freshen up their back yard by building a shed to de-clutter the space and lay out some decking to create an area for entertaining guests. People planning […]
Anybody who wants to improve their DIY skills could think about taking plumbing courses, according to one sector expert. As well as being able to carry out work around the house, individuals can pass on such knowledge to their children when they are old enough to help, stated assistant editor of Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine […]
People have been advised against trying to fit certain appliances themselves by an industry body, which could lead to more professionals signing up for gas courses. The Gas Safe Register suggested only registered engineers should be brought in to install fittings, as there is a lot of scope for error with disastrous consequences. In comments […]
More needs to be done to encourage youngsters to undertake training, according to the EDI, which could lead to a higher uptake on carpentry courses. Nigel Snook, chief executive of the qualifications awarding body, made his comments after the release of a survey carried out by the organisation alongside the CBI, which showed that employers […]
Decorating courses could see more attendees if consumers take the advice of one DIY expert, who has suggested it could be cheaper for people to learn such skills than to keep on paying people to carry them out. Melanie Griffith, assistant editor at Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine, suggested passion for undertaking improvements in the home […]
There could be more demand for gas courses soon after the Scottish government advised that people wanting to take part in its boiler scrappage scheme must use a registered professional. Starting from May 24th, up to 5,000 households will be able to apply for a grant of £400 to go towards the cost of a […]
