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It was only four weeks ago at this year’s Ecobuild show in London, that Solar PV technology was being showcased, and looked poised to now really take off in the UK, with the April launch of the government’s Clean Energy Cashback Scheme. Installing this alternative form of clean renewable energy will enable owners of PV […]
A new regulation – Time to Train – could lead to an increase in the number of tradespersons requesting time off to take a further electrical course. The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced that as of today (April 6th), employees in firms with more than 250 workers will have the right to […]
Workers who have successfully completed accredited electrical courses could find their services are increasingly in demand among renovators hoping to avoid DIY disasters. According to Santander Insurance UK, some 39 per cent of Brits are planning on carrying out a home improvement project in the next 12 months. However, research has found that 14 per […]
British Gas has announced plans to accelerate the roll-out of its smart meter programme and install two million smart meters in customers’ homes by 2012 and beat the Government’s target date of 2020.This will allow British households to take early advantage of smart meter technology – including real time, on-screen information – helping them cut […]
Tradespersons who have taken plumber training courses could find themselves in demand to help homeowners ensure their property’s plumbing is in good condition. According to Drain Doctor, spring is an ideal time for people to carry out jobs such as making sure the plumbing and drains are all in working order. The company – which […]
Electrical training courses could assist the government in trying to make the UK more environmentally-friendly. As of today (April 1st), two new schemes have been introduced to try and cut down on Britain’s carbon emissions – the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC EES) and Feed in Tariffs (FiTs). The CRC EES aims to […]
Workers who have taken electrical courses may find themselves in demand as a result of changes announced in last week’s Budget. One of the biggest talking points from chancellor Alistair Darling’s speech was the fact that he is raising the stamp duty limit from £125,000 to £250,000 for first-time buyers (FTBs). And according to moneysupermarket.com, […]
It cannot be stated enough that there are many so-called training providers who tarnish the industry by offering unsatisfactory – or non-existent – courses and worthless certificates. They are likely to be not accredited or approved by statutory training bodies and may operate from barely acceptable premises without qualified ‘staff’.The problem has been made worse […]
Workers who have taken electrical courses could benefit from a new housing repairs contract that has been awarded to Morrison Facilities Services. According to Thurrock Council, the firm will supply high-quality repairs for tenants of the local authority’s properties and will improve on the efficiency of the service while creating new job opportunities to local […]
New government funding could lead to growing numbers of tradespersons who have completed electrical courses being needed to help install adaptations in homes. According to Communities and Local Government, more than £165 million has been set aside by communities minister Lord McKenzie to help councils fund home improvement projects for disabled Britons. Such upgrades include […]
Tradespersons who have completed electrical courses could find their services are needed by Britons carrying out property improvement schemes over the Easter weekend. According to figures from Churchill Home Insurance, ten per cent of 18 to 35-year-olds have either had an accident or damaged their home while performing doing DIY. And with the Easter weekend […]
Workers who have taken electrical courses could be needed to help with a new redevelopment project set to take place in Blackpool. According to Communities and Local Government, Blackpool Tower and the Winter Gardens complex are to be given a major facelift as part of a £38.9 million project. The scheme is expected to create […]
