All plumbing trainees very quickly learn that installing a condensing boiler provides the most efficient energy saving option when considering the best form of ‘green energy’ domestic heating.Condensing boilers have been widely used on the continent and in North America since the early eighties, but in the UK, condensing boilers still represent a small percentage […]
Industry professionals who have taken plumber training curses could find that their employment opportunities have been boosted over the last few months. Figures from Screwfix’s recent Trade Pulse Index, reported in the Yeovil Express, have shown that plumbers are currently the busiest tradespersons. The publication suggested that such workers have been inundated with requests to […]
Tradespersons who have taken plumber training courses and have approved plumbing qualifications could find that their services are increasingly needed over Christmas. According to the Consumer Council for Water, close to 200,000 sewers become blocked in Britain each year, with 75 per cent being caused by oil, fats and grease getting stuck in pipes. This […]
Electricians and plumbers who have taken approved training courses could find themselves in demand to supply high-quality services during two new construction projects. It was revealed yesterday (December 17th) that construction firm Kier has been appointed on two education contracts worth more than £90 million in total. The company will construct three Church of England […]
Help from tradespersons who have taken an electrician training course and have approved electrical qualifications should be sought to avoid common pitfalls seen during DIY projects, Home & Garden Television (HGTV) has revealed. According to the media company, it could be extremely dangerous if an electrician is employed to perform electrical work if they do […]
Tradespersons who have taken an accredited plumber or electrician training course could find themselves in demand thanks to the second round of the Kickstart fund, of which details were announced this week. According to the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) some 22,000 homes could be delivered as part of Round 2 of the scheme, with […]
Young people in Canada hoping for a career as a tradesperson have been encouraged to take a plumbing training course at the College of New Caledonia, according to the Prince George Citizen. The publication revealed that the college is set to run a new 21-week programme, which will lead to apprenticeship opportunities for those wanting […]
Plumbers who have taken accredited training courses and have approved plumbing qualifications should be the first people homeowners call if they experience burst pipes as a result of cold weather this winter, according to Direct Line. The Met Office recently forecast temperatures to drop this week and stay just above freezing. Such conditions can lead […]
Workers with approved electrical or plumbing qualifications could find that they are needed to implement an ambitious new scheme that will take place if the Conservative Party wins the next general election. According to the political party, the Green Deal programme will offer households grants of up to £6,500 to make eco-friendly upgrades and will […]
Details of the Clerk Maxwell lecture to be delivered by the chief executive of the National Grid have been announced by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which could appeal to tradespersons who have been on electrical or plumbing training courses. Those who want to find out more about how Britain is potentially going […]
A new training centre for people who are looking to obtain gas and plumbing qualifications could help cater for demand in Merseyside. The Liverpool Echo reported that the new plumbing and gas centre has been opened at Wirral Metropolitan College in Bromborough and will train students between the ages of 14 and 60 from beginners […]
Plumbers who have taken approved training courses could find that they are invaluable to property owners that experience pipe damage this winter. According to insurance provider Aviva, the number of claims for frozen pipes and water damage in commercial properties increased by 20 per cent between December 2008 and February of this year. The company's […]