December 2009

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  1. Approved plumbers may find themselves in demand over Christmas

    Approved plumbers may find themselves in demand over Christmas

    Workers who have taken plumbing training courses could find that their services are increasingly needed over the festive period after it was revealed by AXA that pipe damage affected a large proportion of homes at the turn of the year. According to research by the financial services company, cold weather in January this year led […]

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  2. Trainee scheme 'highlights need for skills'

    Trainee scheme 'highlights need for skills'

    Workers on electrician or plumber training courses could take inspiration from a recent project in Knottingley and try to get on an apprenticeship scheme. According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, a recently-completed £12 million housing development in the Yorkshire town gave 45 trainees the chance to work on the project over a period of three […]

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  3. Kitty shows women plumbers how it's done

    Kitty shows women plumbers how it's done

    Plumbing training courses could become something more women want to consider after the Arizona Republic reported on Kathryn ‘Kitty’ Maloney-Langmade, who recently became president of her father’s plumbing business. According to the American publication, she took over the family company – W.J. Maloney Plumbing – in May this year, which boasts a series of high-profile […]

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  4. Tradespersons affected by asbestos 'need to be compensated'

    Tradespersons affected by asbestos 'need to be compensated'

    Plumbers, electricians and other industry professionals who have fallen ill as a result of exposure to asbestos deserve compensation from the government according to the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT). In a statement released yesterday (December 7th), UCATT called for more priority to be given to helping pleural plaques sufferers at the […]

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  5. Tradespersons could benefit from construction output increase

    Tradespersons could benefit from construction output increase

    Workers who have taken electrician or plumber training courses could find themselves in demand, after it was announced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that construction output had grown in the third quarter of this year. According to the figures, the sector expanded by two per cent between July and September, with quarterly increases […]

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  6. Professionals could find more work as people move up property ladder

    Professionals could find more work as people move up property ladder

    A large proportion of homeowners have the desire to move up the property ladder, according to Knight Frank, which could provide sustained employment for those with approved electrical or plumbing qualifications. It was recently announced by Abbey Mortgages that one in three British home movers did so to make their way up the housing ladder. […]

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  7. Importance of training courses underlined by Pasadena electrician

    Importance of training courses underlined by Pasadena electrician

    Tradespersons who are finding regular work hard to come by could follow the example of Pasadena electrician Sammy Sanchez and try to gain numerous approved electrical qualifications. According to the Pasadena Star-News, Mr Sanchez – who lives in the Californian city, which has a population of 150,000 – has had a troubled past, with stints […]

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  8. Retraining as an electrician has never been more easier!

    Retraining as an electrician has never been more easier!

    As Britain slowly recovers from recession, the competition for jobs is going to be tough! More than ever before, it is important to get yourself the skills and qualifications that will set you apart from everyone else who will be applying for the same job as you.There are good reasons to now rethink your career […]

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  9. Electrical training courses 'could offer something new for women'

    Electrical training courses 'could offer something new for women'

    An electrician training course could be a good idea for women who have become disillusioned with their current professions, according to a Philadelphia worker. Speaking to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Monika Kruemmling said that she began getting bored with life working in an office and as a result decided to look for something new. Deciding that […]

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  10. Electrician training courses 'could offer a lifeline to the unemployed'

    Electrician training courses 'could offer a lifeline to the unemployed'

    Electrical or plumbing training courses could be ideal for people looking for a change of profession or a new job, after career breaks were encouraged for those faced with redundancy. According Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, founder of the Career Break Site, people who have been made redundant from their previous jobs could find a lot of value […]

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  11. Installing Solar Heating - The Long Term Solution!

    Installing Solar Heating - The Long Term Solution!

    Training to be a plumber or gas fitter now carries responsibilities for implementing Government initiatives for implementing renewable 'green energy' for use in the home or workplace. Incorporated into a plumber's work will be energy assessment and courses are available to learn this increasingly vital service. Solar PV systems are one of the renewable energy […]
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  12. Importance of electrician training courses highlighted by worker's death

    Importance of electrician training courses highlighted by worker's death

    Electrician training courses, while also providing necessary skills and approved qualifications, could also teach tradespersons how to properly protect their health after it was suggested that a former electrical worker died due to asbestos exposure. According to the Herald Express, Roy Holt died aged 72 in July after being diagnosed with Mesothelioma the month before. […]

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