Electrical courses could become more popular if more people start to want to install heat pumps in their homes, with one source suggesting government funding would be vital to ensure this happens. Stewart Purchase, director of housing at Geothermal International, claimed the biggest issue consumers have with the technology is the capital cost, but that […]
The significance of electrical courses was brought to the fore this week when the results of an enquiry were published by Swansea City Council. An investigation carried out by emergency services representatives concluded the empty community centre in Bonymaen set alight following an electrical fault, reported BBC News. The expertise gained on electrical courses can […]
There may be more demand for electrical courses after an industry commentator predicted there will be a rise in the number of houses built in the future. Nick Whitten, business editor at Construction News, suggested that house starts are set to "gently increase", since he claimed many companies have sold their existing stock of houses. […]
Nearly three-quarters of adults in the UK have had to deal with an emergency DIY situation, a figure that could inspire more people to attend electrical courses. This figure is highest in the West Midlands, where 77 per cent have had to cope with some form of emergency in the home. On average, 73 per […]
A new project announced by the Welsh assembly that will see many homes fitted with solar panels could increase interest in electrical courses. The state has revealed it intends to spend £30 million on energy-efficiency projects in the country, with the first phase including solar panels being retrofitted to houses. With this level of funding […]
Engineers who have completed electrical courses could see a surge in demand, since one construction source has suggested that security lights may improve the security of individuals’ gardens. Melanie Griffiths, assistant editor of Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine, pointed out that some indoor lighting systems simulate people being in the house and a similar technique can […]
A sector commentator has suggested that the new coalition government in the UK could be willing to push through refurbishment of current houses with green technology, which could require more workers who have completed electrical courses. These remarks were made by head of advocacy at the UK Green Building Council John Alker, who suggested that […]
News that solar power could play an important role in electricity supply in the future could lead to demand for electrical courses increasing to ensure that professionals understand the equipment. A report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggested that solar power could provide nearly one-quarter of the world’s electricity by 2050, which is […]
Demand for electrical courses may see a spike after it was announced that the final assessment apprentices must take before they can become professionals has changed. The reason for the alteration to the Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) exam – which has been in operation since 1985 – is reported to be due to increasingly demanding […]
Electrical courses could see increased enrolment from would-be electricians if plans are approved for a Drumahoe development, with work expected to start in late 2011. A £50 million proposal is being considered which could bring 300 jobs to the north-west of Northern Ireland and see demand for electrical courses surge, reports the BBC. The development […]
A new complex that is set to be built on the Wirral waterfront area may mean engineers that have taken electrical courses are in demand for some areas of the construction. Developers of the New Brighton project Neptune Wirral has just confirmed that it has signed a funding agreement with HSBC Corporate Banking North West, […]
The benefits of electrical courses for the next generation of engineers came to the fore as Volvo’s new Pedestrian Detection System failed during a demonstration at this year’s Car Tech. Demonstrating their latest development for Volvo vehicles, the Swedish manufacturer showcased an electrical system that means their cars will automatically brake should the driver not […]
