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  1. Electrical course enrolment could rise with popularity of electric car

    Electrical course enrolment could rise with popularity of electric car

    Breakdown firms may need to send more of their employees on an electrical course in the future to prepare them for the growth in popularity of electric cars. Speaking to the Telegraph, General Motors vice-president for global programme management Jon Lauckner claimed that there will be plenty of people stuck on the side of the […]

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  2. 'Important' that engineers have passed correct gas courses

    'Important' that engineers have passed correct gas courses

    Hiring a professional who has passed the relevant gas courses could help people to ensure their central heating system operates as effectively as possible, it has been asserted. If a person decides to get their gas boiler replaced, then the engineer that they pay to carry out the job should be Gas Safe Registered, according […]

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  3. Electrical Training Part of The Key To Avoiding UK Unemployment.

    Electrical Training Part of The Key To Avoiding UK Unemployment.

    Everyone agrees that the key to avoiding a serious rise in UK unemployment is the focusing on training and qualifications. From Government departments to educational institutions and industry training skills centres, it has been emphasised time and again that there is still a ‘disparity’ between the skills employees have and the skills demanded by certain […]

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  4. Plumbing courses take-up could rise due to boiler scrappage scheme

    Plumbing courses take-up could rise due to boiler scrappage scheme

    A new boiler scrappage scheme being implemented in Scotland could lead to more people enrolling on plumbing courses, as one industry official has stressed the importance of getting a qualified professional to carry out the improvement. Chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Blane Judd made his comments after the Scottish […]

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  5. Importance of electrical courses highlighted following court case

    Importance of electrical courses highlighted following court case

    A significant fine handed out to a steel fabrications company has highlighted how important quality electrical courses are to professionals in the sector. Hickman Engineering was ordered to pay £1,500 plus the costs involved in a court case brought against the organisation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Labourer Ben Roberts suffered an electric […]

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  6. Need for electrical courses emphasised by London explosion

    Need for electrical courses emphasised by London explosion

    An explosion that occurred at an Oxford Street branch of Foot Locker in London has reaffirmed the need for professionals to complete quality electrical courses before carrying out work in shops. The blast caused Bond Street underground station to be closed for 50 minutes after the electrical fault took place at about 20:00 BST. Police […]

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  7. Tiling Revival!

    Tiling Revival!

    The news early in 2010 that consumer confidence was returning to the tiling industry was obviously, very much welcomed. The UK trading performance of a major tiling supplier had continued on an upward trend, seeing like-for-like revenues increase by 5.5%, with sales up 3.9%.This is also good news for the construction industry as a whole, […]

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  8. Electrical course popularity set for a boost?

    Electrical course popularity set for a boost?

    Electrical course take-up could be set to increase in the near future, after an expert suggested the UK workforce need more skills. According to Farhan Yasin, president EMEA of CareerBuilder.com, training and qualifications could be the key to avoiding a serious rise in unemployment in the UK. He explained there is currently a "disparity" between […]

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  9. Roadshow to increase electrical course take-up?

    Roadshow to increase electrical course take-up?

    Electrical course take-up could be set for a boost after details of the Victor and Percy Careers Roadshow were announced. Initiated by Country and Town Maintenance (CTM) – which was established in 1996 and offers electrical and plumbing services to domestic and commercial clients across Manchester and Cheshire – the roadshow aims to provide information […]

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  10. Plumbing, electrical courses to benefit Mears contract?

    Plumbing, electrical courses to benefit Mears contract?

    Tradespersons who have taken electrical or plumbing courses might be needed to implement the work outlined in a new contract awarded to Mears. According to the social housing repairs and maintenance provider, it has agreed a deal with the London Borough of Lambeth to supply repairs, void refurbishment, decent homes and estate management. The contract […]

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  11. Nhic calls could provide boost to electrical course-takers

    Nhic calls could provide boost to electrical course-takers

    Tradespersons who have successfully completed electrical or plumbing courses could find their job prospects are given a boost if homeowners take heed of advice from the National Home Improvement Council (Nhic). Figures from Shelter and the Royal Institute of British Architects recently showed just 12 per cent of UK householders are planning on making their […]

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  12. Electrical courses could help health construction projects

    Electrical courses could help health construction projects

    Highly qualified workers who have completed electrical courses could find themselves in demand to work on two new construction schemes for Galliford Try. According to the building firm, it has been awarded a contract worth £22 million to deliver a new health centre in Coventry, in conjunction with Coventry Care Partnership. The project will see […]

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