November 2010

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  1. Professionals on plumbing courses may see more kitchen work next year

    Professionals on plumbing courses may see more kitchen work next year

    The market for kitchen improvements is expected to pick up in the new year, according to one source, which could mean technicians with plumbing course qualifications are required. Ronnie Whelan, editor at Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom, suggested the number of celebrity chefs appearing on television in impressive kitchens has had an influence on consumer demand for […]

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  2. Plumbing courses could be big in 2011

    Plumbing courses could be big in 2011

    An education expert has suggested vocational training such as plumbing courses may be set for increased popularity next year. Craig Abrahart, operating director at notgoingtouni.co.uk, highlighted how 150,000 students were not able to secure a place at university to study for a degree and they may decide to opt for an apprenticeship or foundation qualification […]

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  3. Regent's Place site may need workers with electrical course qualifications

    Regent's Place site may need workers with electrical course qualifications

    Technicians who have completed electrical courses could be required to complete the final phase of the Regent's Place complex in London, which is set to be managed by Bovis Lend Lease. The multinational firm will handle the construction of the north-east quadrant of the project, which is set to be delivered by the summer of […]

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  4. Refurb of housing stock could create jobs for electrical course attendees

    Refurb of housing stock could create jobs for electrical course attendees

    Technicians on electrical courses may agree with the thoughts of one construction industry source, who is calling for the refurbishment of existing housing stock in the UK to be cheaper for businesses. David Ireland, chief executive of campaign group Empty Homes, suggested VAT for bringing an existing house back into use should be the same […]

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  5. Hire plumbing course attendees 'for daunting tasks'

    Hire plumbing course attendees 'for daunting tasks'

    Homeowners have been urged to call in a professional who has taken plumbing courses if they are faced with the prospect of a daunting home improvement task, it has been claimed. About Property recommended that people do not ring the first tradesman they see advertised in the phone book and instead choose one based on […]

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  6. Ensure Xmas Goes Up In Lights - Not In Flames!

    Ensure Xmas Goes Up In Lights - Not In Flames!

    December arrives and in the run up to Xmas, one of the traditional festive items that should first get looked at are the Christmas lights! The temptation often is to just reuse the lights you first bought back in the day, even though many of the individual bulbs no longer work, the connections corroded and […]

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  7. Will new rail plans mean more interest in electrical courses?

    Will new rail plans mean more interest in electrical courses?

    The government has announced it will electrify rail lines in two regions of the country – a project that may require the expertise of technicians who have completed electrical courses. Transport secretary Phillip Hammond revealed that lines linking Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Blackpool in the north and London, Reading, Didcot and Oxford in the south […]

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  8. Consumers urged to consider plumbing courses when hiring tradesmen

    Consumers urged to consider plumbing courses when hiring tradesmen

    It can be useful to check out which plumbing courses a professional has completed to see whether they will be a competent professional, it has been claimed. The Liverpool Daily Post made this suggestion as one of several tips to finding a good plumber, with one of the other recommendations being to hire someone who […]

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  9. Sainsbury's redevelopment may be positive for electrical course students

    Sainsbury's redevelopment may be positive for electrical course students

    Technicians on electrical courses may be happy to hear that Sainsbury's bosses plan to redevelop the company's store on Wandsworth Road in London. The supermarket giant intends create an 80,000 sq ft supermarket at the site, with an underground car park, although the full proposals have not yet been submitted to Lambeth Council, according to […]

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  10. 'London Cucumber' could provide jobs for workers on plumbing courses

    'London Cucumber' could provide jobs for workers on plumbing courses

    Engineers on plumbing courses may be able to find work on a proposed skyscraper in London nicknamed the 'Cucumber'. The 41-storey building is set to be built by the billionaire Reuben brothers at a site in Paddington Basin if it receives planning approval. Technicians who have taken plumbing courses may be required during the development […]

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  11. Renewable Energy Takes AbleSkills To The Next Level

    Renewable Energy Takes AbleSkills To The Next Level

    The last 12 months at AbleSkills have been busier then ever! After much careful preparation, planning and organisation, the opening of our fully approved and accredited 2 storey Renewable Energy Centre in November represents a significant development in creating a much needed, vital added dimension to the future direction of construction trade skills training throughout […]

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  12. Woody Biomass - A Palpable Pulp Renewable!

    Woody Biomass - A Palpable Pulp Renewable!

    Much interest has been focused on the renewable energy technologies of solar PV and ground source heat pumps, both of which look set to be the popular mainstay of curriculum options when completing either electrical courses or plumbing training.However, other renewable natural resources are also available as equally valuable skills training qualifications, not least, undertaking […]
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