A new report has suggested there may be more job opportunities for electrical course students in the south of England than in the north. The study carried out by ConstructionSkills predicted the construction industry in the east, south-east and Greater London will see annual growth of 2.4, 2.2 and 1.8 per cent respectively on average […]
Interest in electrical courses could be set for growth as a result of a safety awareness campaign launched by the Department of Work and Pensions this week. The inaugural Electrical Fire Safety Week started on Monday (January 24th) and will run until January 30th, with the organisers hoping to highlight to homeowners the threat of […]
Able Skills will launch the City & Guilds 2357 NVQ Diploma this April 18th for those looking to access the electrical installation industry.The new C&G 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment has been introduced following the expiry of the C&G 2330 and will be the only recognised route into the […]
Tradesmen who have completed electrical courses may be able to find employment on the site of the so-called Walkie Talkie building in London, as construction activity started on Monday (January 18th). The 37-storey structure is set to be erected at 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3 in the capital by Land Securities, with the project expected to […]
Technicians who have completed electrical courses may have been in strong demand in Guernsey recently, as the island has endured ten faults with its electricity supply since November. Guernsey Electricity has been forced to close roads while its engineers deal with cable faults, with the company claiming that it is the wet and windy weather […]
A charity spokesperson has noted how education and 'upskilling' helps people move away from poverty – a pattern that could prompt higher take-up of electrical courses. Tim Nichols, press and parliamentary liaison officer at Child Poverty Action Group, encouraged the government to give poorer people the chance to gain more wealth by completing qualifications. But […]
Interest in electrical courses could be about to rise after car manufacturer Toyota reported that its success in the hybrid car market should allow it to make progress in other areas of motoring technology. The firm revealed its sales in Europe increased by 29 per cent in 2010 compared to the previous year, with 70,529 […]
A new study suggests common DIY skills are in danger of being lost in modern society – a trend that could inspire individuals to take electrical courses and other home improvement training. Sue Beeson, a spokeswoman for AA Home Rescue, claimed the pattern has come about because people automatically choose to hire a tradesman when […]
Technicians who have completed electrical courses may be needed when the construction of Heron Plaza in London begins. The new skyscraper has received planning permission and will be built next to the larger Heron Tower, with both projects masterminded by property tycoon Gerald Ronson, who claimed the Plaza will offer "unparalleled" accommodation for residents and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solar PV cells use sunlight to produce electricity, and are therefore a renewable and low-carbon energy source. With all the publicity surrounding renewable energy sources and the pressure to find more environmentally-friendly energy sources, solar PV cells are set to rise significantly in popularity, and therefore demand for tradesmen who are qualified to fit them […]
