January 2011

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  1. Pointing The Differences At Porcelain!

    Pointing The Differences At Porcelain!

    Today there is simply an endless selection of tiles available, seemingly in every type of colour, pattern and texture. A fully competent tiler will need to gain as much experience as possible in working with the different types of tiles, once embarked on a professional tiling course, in order to understand their different composition, which […]

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  2. 'Accelerated learning curve' may boost renewable energy courses

    'Accelerated learning curve' may boost renewable energy courses

    A climate change expert has suggested the development of green power has sped up in recent years, with this trend potentially increasing demand for renewable energy courses in the UK. Speaking to BBC News, head of the climate change centre of excellence at financial services provider HSBC Nick Robins claimed the economic downturn has had […]

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  3. Qualified Training Is Tops For Tilers!

    Qualified Training Is Tops For Tilers!

    Tiling has always been one of the most popular of home improvements undertaken by a DIY enthusiast. However, the lack of formal, qualified tiling course training can sometimes unwittingly show through in details here and there, especially with regards the all-important attention to preparation.Unfortunately, there are still too many occasions when those who have ‘done […]

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  4. Importance of renewable energy courses underlined by company fine

    Importance of renewable energy courses underlined by company fine

    Fines doled out by the Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA) have served to remind UK workers how important the knowledge gained on renewable energy courses can be. Aral Direkt and Total Additifs et Carburants Speciaux – subsidiaries of oil firms BP and Total respectively – and the Yorkshire Petroleum Company have each been ordered to pay […]

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  5. Necessity of plumbing courses underlined by HSE case

    Necessity of plumbing courses underlined by HSE case

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has highlighted how vital plumbing courses are for certain procedures after a tradesman was sent to jail for carrying out work while under-qualified. Toni Drury, an HSE inspector, explained that John Carslake – trading as Aqua Plumbing – ignored a prohibition notice preventing him from working on gas appliances […]

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  6. Renewable energy course attendees in Scotland reassured

    Renewable energy course attendees in Scotland reassured

    Workers signed up for renewable energy courses in Scotland have been advised that a series of green power projects will go ahead in spite of the fate of a Skycon turbine power plant. Speaking to Business Green, a spokeswoman for Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) stated that it still expects to receive 152 wind turbines […]

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  7. Tiling To the Modern Taste

    Tiling To the Modern Taste

    There is always something new in tiling! Interior designers are forever looking for innovation and unique solutions. Not all of the everyday tiling jobs will consist of relying on fixing walls with standard colour and size ceramics. It’s therefore, important for individuals wanting to train on a professional tiling course, to be made aware of […]

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  8. Tiling With A Traditional Look

    Tiling With A Traditional Look

    Tiling is one trade where you never know what your next job may entail! It may not be necessarily all about a client wanting to surround their bathroom in the latest tricky design or unusually created tile material, which may be a challenge to properly fix to the present wall or floor!On the other hand, […]

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  9. Surge in popularity of electric cars could benefit electrical course demand

    Surge in popularity of electric cars could benefit electrical course demand

    An industry expert has suggested it is currently an ideal time for electric cars to become commercially successful, which could in turn lead to more interest in electrical courses. Dr Ben Lane, a representative from nextgreencar.com, highlighted how such vehicles are the pinnacle of modern fuel efficiency and petrol prices are continuing to rise. In […]

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  10. Interest in renewable energy courses could be stoked by FIT figures

    Interest in renewable energy courses could be stoked by FIT figures

    Statistics covering the installation of micro-generation devices on the government's feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme could inspire more tradesmen to enrol in renewable energy courses. Figures released by Ofgem show that from April to December 2010 an additional 57 MW was introduced to the grid, which demonstrates significant growth compared with the same period of 2009, […]

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  11. Technology centre could lead to demand for renewable energy courses

    Technology centre could lead to demand for renewable energy courses

    A new technology and innovation centre unveiled by the government this week could prompt some manufacturing industry figures to enrol in renewable energy courses to develop business ideas. Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg suggested the UK should be at the forefront of science and claimed a new facility focused on high-value manufacturing could push forward […]

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  12. Could self-build popularity lead to interest in electrical courses?

    Could self-build popularity lead to interest in electrical courses?

    Electrical courses could become more popular in the future if consumers follow the advice of one construction sector source, who is encouraging the public to opt for self-build projects. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding and Renovating magazine, explained that this approach could allow people to save up to 30 per cent on the cost of […]

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