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  1. DIY projects 'need workers with approved electrical qualifications'

    DIY projects 'need workers with approved electrical qualifications'

    Industry professionals who have approved electrical qualifications should be consulted before carrying out certain DIY schemes, it has been revealed by Energex. According to company spokesperson Mike Swanston, electricity is a common hazard for home renovators as wires and cables are often well-concealed in the walls, floors or ceilings of a property. He commented that […]

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  2. Solar power industry 'would benefit from qualified professionals'

    Solar power industry 'would benefit from qualified professionals'

    Workers who have taken electrician training courses and have qualifications to install solar-powered devices could make a big difference to the renewable energy sector, the Iowa Office of Energy Independence has suggested. The body’s renewable energy planner Greg Watkins told Gazette Online that it is important those who are specifically trained in the installation of […]

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  3. Electrical checks could have stopped Coventry fire

    Electrical checks could have stopped Coventry fire

    Tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could find that their services become increasingly in demand after a fire tore through a Leamington printing press yesterday (December 23rd). According to the Coventry Telegraph, it is believed that an electrical fault started the blaze, which broke out at Pentagon Press at 04:15 GMT and left the […]

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  4. Electrical training courses could unlock variety of work opportunities

    Electrical training courses could unlock variety of work opportunities

    Tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could find themselves in demand throughout a large variety of industries, if reports from the Mirror are anything to go by. According to the publication, Rich Mence is currently working as an electrician for the West End production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, having to fix the flying […]

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  5. Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications 'essential to home movers'

    Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications 'essential to home movers'

    Industry professionals who have approved electrical, plumbing or gas qualifications could help new homeowners avoid a number of pitfalls when moving into their new house, according to Rated People. According to tradesperson recommendation service Rated People, Britons could be at risk when they buy a new property if the previous owner has performed DIY to […]

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  6. Professionals 'could help useless DIYers'

    Professionals 'could help useless DIYers'

    Tradespersons who have taken accredited training courses could come to the rescue of a large proportion of British males who cannot carry out simple DIY tasks, according to Screwfix. Recent research by the home improvement product firm found that 60 per cent of men in the country hate DIY, while 13 per cent find it […]

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  7. Paying for trained tradespersons 'more popular nowadays'

    Paying for trained tradespersons 'more popular nowadays'

    Homeowners who have a problem with their property are more willing to call in the help of a professional who has taken a plumber or electrician training course than carry out repairs themselves, according to Build It magazine. It was recently revealed by Screwfix that 51 per cent of British males cannot rewire a plug, […]

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  8. Scrappage scheme welcomed by Rated People

    Scrappage scheme welcomed by Rated People

    The new boiler scrappage scheme proposed by chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling in his pre-Budget report will be very beneficial, Rated People has suggested. Mr Darling announced on December 9th that homeowners with an energy-inefficient appliance will be offered grants of up to £400 to buy a new, eco-friendly one. According to Ottokar Rosenberger, […]

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  9. Approved electrical qualifications could be in demand for retrofit proposals

    Approved electrical qualifications could be in demand for retrofit proposals

    Property consultancy firm King Sturge has called for buildings to be retrofitted to help the environment – something which could offer employment to workers with approved electrical or plumbing qualifications. The company announced today (December 22nd) that more should be done to make better use of already existing buildings, by improving their space planning and […]

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  10. Electrical Safety Over Xmas !

    Electrical Safety Over Xmas !

    The likelihood is that there will be even more digital/electrical goods being given as Xmas presents this year – and everyone wanting to try them out immediately! This could put a temporary strain on domestic circuits, especially if there are hidden faults waiting to be exposed!The first sign of any trouble is likely to be […]

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  11. 'Experts needed' for winter pipe disasters

    'Experts needed' for winter pipe disasters

    Tradespersons who have taken plumbing training courses could find that their job prospects are boosted this winter due to the effects of the cold weather on homes. According to Aviva, the number of water damage insurance claims increased by 500 per cent in the winter months last year, with burst pipes and water tanks being […]

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  12. Need for top-quality electricians highlighted by SES contracts

    Need for top-quality electricians highlighted by SES contracts

    Shepherd Engineering Services (SES) has been named as preferred bidder on six education sector contracts, which could show to those wanting to take electrician training courses that qualified workers are always in high demand. It was recently revealed that SES will supply a number of mechanical and electrical services to schools in Bradford, Leeds, Durham, […]

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