Good news for all those entering the skilled trades industry with trained qualifications in green energy installations as news is released of British Gas rapidly increasing its recruitment of trained and qualified plumbers competent to undertake new renewable energy installations. The energy supplier sees the new coalition government’s plan to help households finance renewable power […]
There has been a lot of talk recently, especially from ministers within the new coalition Government, that boosting traditional trade apprenticeship schemes would be a constructive part of revamping the educational system to help deal with the economic challenges ahead.This would mean that those individuals who feel they are more suited to pursuing a career […]
With dire warnings predicted for a prolonged period of drastic cost cutting and austerity measures in the UK, which aim to reduce the deficit mountain, news of construction industry projects are a welcome sign that confidence continues to grow in the continuing emergence from recession, suffered in recent years.The announcement that construction firm, Morgan Ashurst, […]
There’s always more to simply learning core curriculum knowledge! Any form of skills training teaches you how to approach a problem, analysing its cause and knowing how to supply the correct solution. This is never more applicable when training to be an electrician.Many who decide to enter the industry, either at the start of their […]
Latest news from the National Housebuilding Council, that building project starts in the three months to April 2010 increased by 74 per cent compared to the same period a year ago, is further indication that the UK’s recovery from recession continues on an upward trend.As economic conditions vary across certain sectors, employment prospects for those […]
The past few years has seen an increase in the number of Private Training Providers offering fast track qualifications and promising high salaried careers at the end of it all. Equally, the past few months has seen some of these same Private Providers close when their financial backers have withdrawn or when the truth is […]
The Renewable Heat Incentive – aiming at generating heat from renewable sources – is set to launch from April 2011, and is the latest scheme to be announced in a bid to cut carbon emissions.As a result of the 2020 Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT), the heating industry is beginning to see renewable incentives rapidly […]
An electrician’s skills learning and training is often talked about here as absolutely the key to developing a serious career within the industry. When a student begins their foundation training on an approved course like the City & Guilds Electrical NVQ 2330 level 2, it is soon realised that an important part of being able […]
We are all aware just how important electricians and plumbers are when the lights go out or a pipe springs a leak! The Construction trade services workforce are the unsung heroes that keep homes and businesses up and running with vital systems essential to everyday existence!Climate issues and the growth of the use of the […]
Frequent media exposure to the ever present dangers of ‘rogue traders’ has its obvious consequences. Householders are constantly wary of losing money or damage to property and become increasingly anxious about finding a reputable tradesman who will do a good job at a reasonable price. It is a main reason why they are encouraged to […]
The building regulations on drainage and waste disposal are designed to protect public health and safety and the water bylaws are designed to prevent the misuse, waste and contamination of water. Before undertaking work on soil and waste pipes or drains (except for emergency unblocking), the local authority must be contacted.Yet the Chartered Institute of […]
Amendments to Part G of the Building Regulations came into force on April 6, which means plumbers and those training to be a plumber will need to know what action is required of them to be compliant with Regulations.The new legislation, which covers enhanced hot water safety and water efficiency, has a direct affect on […]
