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- Tradespersons who have taken plumbing training courses could find that they are essential to a new project in West Ealing. It was announced last week that planning permission for a £137 million regeneration scheme has been submitted to Ealing Council, which includes proposals to build 346 affordable homes, 91 houses for shared ownership and 309 […]Read article
First Enquiry With A Trade Skills Trainer Gives First Clue!
Read articleFinding a quality approved and accredited trade skills trainer can be a bit of minefield as there are now so many organisations offering a confusing number of courses. Which course is best for you and are you going to get the correct training and qualifications to really allow you to make real progress in your […]
Electrical training courses could give boost to employers
Read articleTradespersons who taken an electrician training course could find themselves more popular with potential employers due to their approved electrical qualifications. It was recently revealed that the East Midlands Property Alliance (EMPA) has been awarded with National Skills Academy for Construction status, which means the body is now able to deliver a variety of skills […]
Electrician training courses could benefit new construction project
Read articleTradespersons who have taken an electrical training course could heighten the quality of a new construction scheme, which was announced this week. According to Morgan Ashurst, it has been named on a contract worth £6.3 million to design and build a development of apartments and offices in central London. The eight-storey Gee Street structure will […]
DWP consultation could benefit those with approved plumber qualifications
Read articleTradespersons who have taken plumber or electrician training courses could find a new consultation by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) beneficial. It was announced yesterday (February 10th) that the body is planning on creating an Employers’ Liability Tracing Office, which would make it easier for workers who have suffered as a result of […]
Plumbing training courses 'offer great skills'
Read articleEarning approved plumbing qualifications is extremely enjoyable and worthwhile, two students have revealed. The women – Rachel Toor, 18 and Karina Patel, 19 – are taking plumber training courses at the Walsall Housing Group’s Skills Centre and are both studying an NVQ level 3 in the practice. Commenting on the beneficial aspects of the course, […]
Plumber training courses could benefit housing developments
Read articleWorkers who have taken a plumbing training course could find that they are in demand to fit-out new council homes that are to be delivered in Scotland. It was announced yesterday (February 9th) that some £25 million is to be made available for local authorities in the country to build council houses, adding to the […]
Plumber training courses 'essential to wet room installation'
Read articleTradespeople who have taken plumbing training courses should always be consulted before installing a wet room in a home, an expert has suggested. Wet rooms are bathrooms that do not contain cubicles or screens and instead consist of waterproof surfaces and a sloping floor where water can be drained. According to Concept Interiors, these have […]
Scheme could boost jobs for those with approved electrical qualifications
Read articleTradespersons who have taken electrical, plumbing or green energy training courses could find that their job prospects are boosted as a result of a new Ofgem scheme. In an announcement made by the body yesterday (February 9th), it said that it is launching the new green energy certification scheme, which is aimed at reducing carbon […]
Plumbing training courses to become more popular?
Read articleGrowing numbers of young Britons could find plumber training courses popular after UCAS revealed that competition for university places is set to be bigger than ever this year. According to the body, some 570,556 people had applied for an undergraduate course as of January 22nd, which is 22.9 per cent higher than in 2009. Commenting […]
Electrician training courses could boost green home scheme
Read articleWorkers who have taken an electrical or green energy training course could find that they are in need to help implement a new eco home scheme outlined yesterday (February 8th) by housing minister John Healey. The minister has backed the provision of £60 million in funding to go towards the construction of the first wave […]
The difference between full Electrician Training and the Domestic Installer
The likelihood is that you have come across advertised training courses offering to magically transform you into a fully qualified tradesman in as little as two or three weeks. Unfortunately, it is very often the case that the training offered does not in any way qualify anyone to undertake serious electrical or plumbing work simply […]Read article

