December 2013

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  1. CBI director general calls for more awareness of value of vocational skills

    CBI director general calls for more awareness of value of vocational skills

    Vocational skills could play a key role in driving growth in the jobs market and the economy as a whole.

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  2. Tis the season … for extra plumbing jobs

    Tis the season … for extra plumbing jobs

    Winter preparations are creating extra jobs for plumbers in the cold season.

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  3. MP calls for regular electrical safety checks in the Private Rented Sector

    MP calls for regular electrical safety checks in the Private Rented Sector

    Calls have been made to require landlords in the private rented sector to improve electrical safety checks.

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  4. ECA shows the largest increase in turnover for electricians since recession

    ECA shows the largest increase in turnover for electricians since recession

    Electricians have seen a notable increase in turnover during the course of 2013 as economic growth starts to gather pace.

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  5. Gas engineers show Christmas spirit and fit boiler for free

    Gas engineers show Christmas spirit and fit boiler for free

    A company has offered to fit a new boiler for free for a couple who were struggling to afford a replacement before Christmas.

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  6. 2014 to herald 'upturn in business for electricians'

    2014 to herald 'upturn in business for electricians'

    An upturn in the construction sector looks set to provide electricians with more work over the coming years.

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  7. Plumber 'never looked back' after choosing trade over university

    Plumber 'never looked back' after choosing trade over university

    A plumber has found job satisfaction in choosing to work in his trade rather than attend university.

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  8. Female plumber extols virtues of working in the industry

    Female plumber extols virtues of working in the industry

    A successful female plumber has shown that other women should not be put off entering a traditonally male-dominated arena.

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  9. New schemes to mark countdown to specialist skills week

    New schemes to mark countdown to specialist skills week

    New initiatives are being rolled out to mark the countdown to the 2014 National Apprenticeship and Skills Week, which is due to kick off in March.

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  10. Safety alert issued by Baxi regarding gas boilers

    Safety alert issued by Baxi regarding gas boilers

    Gas engineers are advised that Baxi has issued a Safety Alert regarding a boiler in conjunction with Gas Safe.

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  11. ESC highlights importance of electrical qualifications

    ESC highlights importance of electrical qualifications

    The Electrical Safety Council has confirmed the importance of gaining the relevant skills in the electrical profession, as it highlights the dangers for homeowners of using a non-qualified electrician.

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  12. TUC report raises questions over female apprenticeship choices

    TUC report raises questions over female apprenticeship choices

    A new report from the TUC has suggested that females are less likely to enter into traditionally male dominated apprenticeships, including those in the construction sector.

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