May 2010
There could be a spike in demand for plumbing courses when more landlords begin to install energy-efficient devices in their properties, but one commentator said he is unsure as to how much it will affect rental value of such homes. Private rented sector expert Malcolm Harrison claimed that activity to improve houses by landlords is […]Read article
Exposed wire accident shows significance of electrical courses
Read articleProfessionals who have completed electrical courses may be surprised to hear that a pub in the UK left an exposed wire free to come into contact with a customer’s three-year-old son, who had to be treated at Blackpool Victoria Hospital for an electrical burn. Owners of the Kingfisher Tavern in Kirkham Mitchells and Butlers Retail […]

Corfu tragedy shows importance of gas courses
Read articleThe importance of quality gas courses has been shown after two children died while on holiday in Corfu as a result of carbon monoxide that escaped from a faulty boiler. Industry body Gas Safe Register responded by urging people to take portable carbon monoxide alarms with them when they go on holiday, even in the […]

Benchmark Scheme Adds Solar and Air Source Heat Pumps
Read articleThe recent extension of the Benchmark Scheme to incorporate solar and air source heat pumps is a significant development in the plumbing industry. It confirms the green energy initiative as an established facts on the ground technology that’s set to become a major water heating system throughout the UK.This also is positive and secure news […]

Electrical course pays off for bright apprentice
Read articleTaking an electrical course has certainly paid off for one teenager. Scott Wigmore, who is currently employed by Paul Cook of PRP Electrical in Bridgwater, has scooped a young apprentice of the year award. According to the Bridgewater Mercury, the 19-year-old has been handed vouchers to the value of £1,000, as well as tools and […]

Employing people with approved electrical qualifications 'is essential'
Read articleHomeowners planning to carry out work on their property have been urged to use tradesmen with approved electrical qualifications. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Cowboy Builders host Dominic Littlewood said employing the wrong people can have devastating consequences. "Often people featured in the show spent their life savings, or took out a large loan, to […]

Retraining To Be An Electrician Whilst At Work.
Read articleMany who look to retrain for a new career will have to find a set period of time to study whilst still needing to work at their current occupation.Even the many ‘fast track’ training schemes now available still require a minimum number of weeks off work and most people assume that the only answer lies […]