December 2010

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  1. Plumbing courses could benefit from DIY popularity

    Plumbing courses could benefit from DIY popularity

    A home improvement expert has claimed DIY has never been as popular as it is currently, which could inspire higher enrolment levels on plumbing courses. Anna-Marie Desouza, editor at Build It magazine, explained there is a real desire among homeowners to turn their property into a place that they can stay in for the rest […]

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  2. Will popularity of Green Channel boost renewable energy courses interest?

    Will popularity of Green Channel boost renewable energy courses interest?

    Government statistics relating to the use of the Green Channel fast-track patent service could inspire more workers to sign up for renewable energy courses. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills revealed the facility has processed – or is processing – 329 applications with environmental benefits since May 2009 and the wait time has been […]

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  3. Could Grand Central initiative create jobs for electrical course attendees?

    Could Grand Central initiative create jobs for electrical course attendees?

    Technicians who have completed electrical courses may find that new job opportunities become available in Stockport if one local authority's plans come to fruition. Stockport Council has announced its intention to buy the Grand Central complex – currently housing a cinema and ten-pin bowling centre – to convert it into office space, hotel accommodation, parking […]

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  4. Launching Renewables

    Launching Renewables

    17th November 2010 saw the official opening of Able Skills newest training centre, one that is completely dedicated to delivering training in various aspects of Renewable Technology: Solar Thermal Solar PV Heat Pumps Rainwater Harvesting Grey Water Recycling Underfloor Heating Design & Installation Renewable Energy Awareness Health & Safety With biomass, micro wind turbine, heat […]

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  5. Scottish National Arena may provide work for electrical course pupils

    Scottish National Arena may provide work for electrical course pupils

    Technicians studying electrical courses may find new employment opportunities on the site of the Scottish National Arena, which is set to be constructed by Bovis Lend Lease (BLL). John Sharkey, chief executive of the organisation behind the sports stadium, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), hailed BLL's track record after the announcement was made. […]

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  6. Plumbing course attendees may be required during 'arctic temperatures'

    Plumbing course attendees may be required during 'arctic temperatures'

    The temperatures currently being experienced in the UK have been labelled "arctic" by one insurance group, with the conditions potentially leading to higher workloads for workers trained on plumbing courses. More Than and RSA operations director David Pitt encouraged people to be careful if their house or office is set to be empty over the […]

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  7. Renewable energy courses may be popular in Scotland thanks to resources

    Renewable energy courses may be popular in Scotland thanks to resources

    A Scottish government minister has highlighted the abundant natural resources that the country boasts, with this privileged situation potentially inspiring more people to sign up for renewable energy courses. Roseanna Cunningham, the recently installed climate change minister, claimed the next ten years will be "decisive" with regards to how quickly Scotland can begin producing and […]

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  8. Electrical course attendees may be required during Bank remodel

    Electrical course attendees may be required during Bank remodel

    Engineers who have completed electrical courses might be needed if plans to remodel Bank London Underground station go ahead. Richard Parry, the transport network's strategy and commercial director, pointed out that the hub currently suffers from severe congestion at certain points in the day. The proposals could be put into action by 2015, with work […]

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  9. Technicians on plumbing courses could see more work over Christmas

    Technicians on plumbing courses could see more work over Christmas

    An insurance provider has predicted there could be more burst pipes in the UK over the coming weeks, which may lead to increased workloads for local tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications. NFU Mutual claims manager Matthew Scott identified rural properties as being especially at risk due to their isolated locations. He noted many areas of […]

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  10. Golden Mile could offer opportunities for plumbing course students

    Golden Mile could offer opportunities for plumbing course students

    Technicians on plumbing courses in Essex may find there are new opportunities for work in the pipeline, as Southend's Golden Mile could be set to be redeveloped. Southend Council leader Nigel Holdcroft welcomed the plans from the Inner London Group to create residential, commercial and retail areas in the town. Engineers who have completed plumbing […]

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  11. Technicians who have taken renewable energy courses 'need funding'

    Technicians who have taken renewable energy courses 'need funding'

    It is vital that professionals who have completed renewable energy courses and are attempting to set up their own business receive sufficient backing from the government's Green Investment Bank (GIB). This is the view of John Barwise, chairman of the Cumbria Green Business Forum, who stressed the sustainable finance provider should be used to develop […]

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  12. Green power figures could boost interest in renewable energy courses

    Green power figures could boost interest in renewable energy courses

    Interest in renewable energy courses could be stoked by the news that sustainable sources accounted for the largest proportion of electricity production in their history for a period during 2010. The figures were released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today (December 23rd) and showed wind energy output rise by 36.9 per […]

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