Demand for electrical courses could be set for a boost after a careers expert suggested young people should consider alternative further education to university. Spokesperson for Notgoingtouni.co.uk Sarah Clover made her remarks after it was announced by the government that National Grid chief executive Steve Holliday has been appointed to chairman of the new national […]
Electrical courses could help the construction sector overcome a potential skills gap, following remarks from one industry commentator. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) recently revealed that 30 per cent of building firms expect their workloads to fall over the course of the next 12 months. Despite this data, Alex Hawkes, news editor at Construction […]
Workers who have completed green energy or electrical courses could soon find themselves in demand to help make new build homes in Scotland more energy efficient. The Building Standards Technical Handbook was published by the Scottish government this week and will make it obligatory for new properties to be more eco friendly, have better sound […]
Electrical courses could become increasingly popular among Brits after an expert suggested that there are plenty of benefits to extra training and education in the workplace. The government announced yesterday (April 6th) that all employees who belong to a firm with 250 or more workers now have the legal right to request time off for […]
Industry professionals who have gained their approved electrician qualifications after taking an electrical course might find they can improve their health and safety by following the lead of an Essex-based construction firm. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Lord McKenzie – the government’s health and safety minister – recently visited workers and contractors […]
A new regulation – Time to Train – could lead to an increase in the number of tradespersons requesting time off to take a further electrical course. The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced that as of today (April 6th), employees in firms with more than 250 workers will have the right to […]
Workers who have successfully completed accredited electrical courses could find their services are increasingly in demand among renovators hoping to avoid DIY disasters. According to Santander Insurance UK, some 39 per cent of Brits are planning on carrying out a home improvement project in the next 12 months. However, research has found that 14 per […]
Electrical training courses could assist the government in trying to make the UK more environmentally-friendly. As of today (April 1st), two new schemes have been introduced to try and cut down on Britain’s carbon emissions – the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC EES) and Feed in Tariffs (FiTs). The CRC EES aims to […]
Workers who have taken electrical courses may find themselves in demand as a result of changes announced in last week’s Budget. One of the biggest talking points from chancellor Alistair Darling’s speech was the fact that he is raising the stamp duty limit from £125,000 to £250,000 for first-time buyers (FTBs). And according to moneysupermarket.com, […]
Workers who have taken electrical courses could benefit from a new housing repairs contract that has been awarded to Morrison Facilities Services. According to Thurrock Council, the firm will supply high-quality repairs for tenants of the local authority’s properties and will improve on the efficiency of the service while creating new job opportunities to local […]
New government funding could lead to growing numbers of tradespersons who have completed electrical courses being needed to help install adaptations in homes. According to Communities and Local Government, more than £165 million has been set aside by communities minister Lord McKenzie to help councils fund home improvement projects for disabled Britons. Such upgrades include […]
Tradespersons who have completed electrical courses could find their services are needed by Britons carrying out property improvement schemes over the Easter weekend. According to figures from Churchill Home Insurance, ten per cent of 18 to 35-year-olds have either had an accident or damaged their home while performing doing DIY. And with the Easter weekend […]
