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  1. Student Story: Painting & Decorating with Abbi

    Student Story: Painting & Decorating with Abbi

    Find out why sign painter and mural artist Abbi decided to do a painting and decorating course, what she’ll do with her new skills and what’s next for her career.

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  2. How long does it take to train as a plumber?

    How long does it take to train as a plumber?

    Discover how long it takes to become a qualified plumber and learn more about the qualifications you need to hold before completing work.

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  3. What will I learn from the Introduction to Carpentry course?

    What will I learn from the Introduction to Carpentry course?

    Find out more about the skills covered in the Introduction to Carpentry course and how the training could lead to a potential career switch.

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  4. How to fix a leaky tap

    How to fix a leaky tap

    Find out more about what can cause a leaky tap and how you can fix it yourself using a simple step-by-step guide.

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  5. How do I know if being an electrician is right for me?

    How do I know if being an electrician is right for me?

    Interested in pursuing a career in electrical? Find out more about the kind of person suited to being an electrician, the industry’s earning potential and progression opportunities.

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  6. Qualify as a plumber and a gas engineer in one training package

    Qualify as a plumber and a gas engineer in one training package

    If your overall aim is to be a qualified plumber and a Gas Safe Registered Engineer, learn how to achieve that with a combined training route.

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  7. How to unblock a drain

    How to unblock a drain

    Learn more about the steps homeowners can take to prevent and tackle a blocked sinks, showers, baths and toilets.

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  8. From plumber to gas engineer

    From plumber to gas engineer

    We follow student Fahad on his path from plumber to Gas Safe registration and beyond.

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  9. How to choose the right training for your career in electrical

    How to choose the right training for your career in electrical

    If you’re considering electrical as your new career, the range of electrical courses, different entry routes and qualifications could be overwhelming.

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  10. Grandfather Rights cards will soon become invalid

    Grandfather Rights cards will soon become invalid

    Find out more about the changes to Grandfather Rights cards, and the next steps for those affected when the accreditation becomes invalid in 2025.

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  11. How upskilling could help the UK’s construction skills shortage

    How upskilling could help the UK’s construction skills shortage

    As the construction industry continues to face major skills shortages, find out how upskilling could hold a key role in the sector’s future.

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  12. How did the construction industry mark World Mental Health Day?

    How did the construction industry mark World Mental Health Day?

    Find out more about the different ways the construction industry supported World Mental Health Day this year.

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