Awareness of the importance of lowering our collective carbon emission by adopting renewable energy sources, as well as the obvious financial advantages attached to signing up to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is on the rise amongst UK householders!According to a recent energy survey, some 85 per cent of those taking part said they would […]
Individuals whose dream job it is to be a plumber and who are trying to break into the field should get well prepared with plumbing courses. Charlie Ball, deputy director of research at the Higher Education Careers Services Unit, said those who wish to follow their dreams and get a job that they really want […]
With an established industry reputation as one of the UK’s leading City & Guilds approved training centre for NVQ electrical and NVQ plumbing courses, amongst other key approved building trade courses, it’s not surprising that foremost amongst AbleSkills renewable energy courses are solar PV courses and solar courses.As the demand for residential solar heating systems […]
Young people taking electrical courses and other skilled trades can be excellent staff to help businesses grow and flourish, it has been stated. Tim Campbell, founder of the Bright Ideas Trust, said taking on apprentices and interns can one of the most rewarding things that firms can do in the present financial climate. Indeed, these […]
British homes could benefit from the installation of solar panels despite the often overcast and dull weather that is seen across the country, those on PV training courses could be pleased to hear. Ian Reilly, business development manager at Beyond Building Solar, said more people should embrace solar panel installations for their homes as it […]
SNP leader Alex Salmond may have prompted more tradesmen to consider renewable energy courses this week. The politician spoke at a tour of a biomass plant being built in Fife and lauded the decision by Tullis Russell to power its paper mill with a sustainable source, saying it will protect positions at the company. He […]
More tradesmen may choose to sign up for PV courses if Circle Anglia can find an investment partner to help it install solar panels on thousands of affordable homes. John Daley, assistant director of asset strategy at the company, suggested the initiative could deliver significant benefits to residents. Engineers who have completed PV courses may […]
Able Skills’ trainee tiler Peter has successfully completed week six of the NVQ 8 Week Tiling Course.He said: Hi all. I am exhausted lol! Just completed my sixth week tiling a fitted bathroom. I worked to a specification which included preparing, setting out and tiling the bathroom. Here are some pics, hope you like. I […]
Two Grimsby plumbing course attendees have showed their skill to progress in a pair of trade competitions. According to the Grimsby Telegraph, Tom King and Tim Coney are through to the finals of Hip-Ex and SkillPlumb UK, with the contests due to take place in May and June 2011 respectively. "I was over the moon […]
Renewable energy courses could be boosted if the popularity of short rotation coppice energy crops grows. Research by the UK Energy Research Centre has indicated that such farming strategies could support the country's bid to meet 2020 sustainability targets. Gail Taylor, professor of plant biology at the University of Southampton, said: "This study shows that […]