An industry expert has suggested that professional training such as electrical courses may be more valuable to young people looking for work. Diane Johnson, president of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), claimed too much emphasis is placed on youngsters completing degrees, which often prove “worthless” when it comes to finding employment. She said that many […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) saw an increase in output over the past three months, which could result in greater opportunities for workers who have completed electrical courses. The CBI SME Trend Survey showed that 41 per cent of businesses in this category said that production grew during the three months to July, with the […]
The skills gained from training such as electrical courses could be important in boosting a person’s employability, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Adam Marshall, director of policy at the industry body, claimed that there has been a “mismatch” in the skills needed by firms and what people actually have to offer. In […]
The new Right to Build initiative launched by the government could mean that residents of rural areas may benefit from electrical courses. People living in the countryside might be allowed to build homes without planning permission, in an effort to provide affordable housing in such regions. If residents decide they have the time and energy […]
Business secretary Vince Cable has highlighted the need for people to be trained to find work in the aerospace industry, which could involve signing up to electrical courses. He made a speech at the Farnborough International Airshow and drew attention to the breadth of skills needed within the sector. In his view, British workers need […]
A new development in the field of motoring may lead to more engineers signing up to electrical courses. This week, General Electric revealed it has created a new form of battery charger for electric cars, which will allow such vehicles to be charged in less than half the time that they are currently. Engineers may […]
Engineers may need to complete electrical courses if the popularity of bathroom appliances increases. Ronnie Whelan, editor of The Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine, explained potential trends this year include the installation of mp3 players and televisions masquerading as mirrors. Workers may need to sign up for electrical courses if they are not completely sure […]
There could be positive news for engineers who have taken electrical courses thanks to the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme. Managing director of Threadneedle Don Jordison explained that the guidelines will offer property owners the information they need to refurbish buildings to make them more environmentally friendly. This could be […]
A recent incident involving a car fire could inspire more interest in electrical courses, after it was suggested that the blaze may have occurred due to the electrics. Firefighters were called to The Mall in London after a car went up in smoke and set fire to three other nearby vehicles, with one of the […]
New skills gained from electrical courses could help people improve their CV, since one source has suggested qualifications can help make up for lack of experience. Senior consultant at The Write Stuff Peter Panayotou stated it certainly cannot do any harm to have extra skills and employers may be impressed that a person has completed […]
Interest in electrical courses may soon spike in Somerset after it was revealed that EDF Energy intends to build a nuclear power plant near Bridgwater. It will involve some £500 million of investment by the firm and also looks set to boost employment in the area, both while the facility is being built and when […]
Electrical courses may soon see a surge of interest in the Liverpool area after it was announced that new technology is being trialled in the city. Chief executive of the Mersey Partnership Lorraine Rogers described to the Liverpool Echo how the north-west destination has won the chance to trial Smart Grid techniques, which she suggested […]
