Former Aberdeen youth football player Rory McAllister has revealed that he has joined a part-time club so that he can finish his plumbing courses before carrying on his sporting career. The 24-year-old striker opted to sign for Scottish Third Division side Peterhead over a host of full-time teams in order to continue his education. Speaking […]
More applications for women to take plumbing courses as part of apprenticeships are being invited by Highland Council in Scotland. The local authority has advertised six vacancies for young people to join its apprenticeship initiative, with director of housing and property Steve Barron stressing how important it is to build up skills despite the economic […]
The importance of calling out a professional with plumbing course qualifications for remedying persistent pipe blockages has been lauded by an insurance firm. HomeServe Membership explained in an article for the Manchester Evening News that it is usually worth trying to fix the problem oneself initially – perhaps by crumbling Alka Seltzer then vinegar down […]
While many people will associate plumbing courses with male tradesmen, there are an increasing number of women taking the qualifications. Two young women from the Midlands recently completed apprenticeships in the profession and revealed how they feel about breaking the 'glass ceiling'. Rachel Toor, 20, noted that many residents are actually more comfortable having a […]
Workers on plumbing courses are among the students to be recognised at a Belfast City Hall ceremony later this month. The Plumbing and Mechanical Apprentice of the Year Awards will be hosted by BBC personality Karen Patterson on June 28th, with the awards to be handed out by the Lord Mayor. Derek Poole, an industry […]
A Ministry of Defence (MoD) site in Corsham has described how it has created work for people with a variety of qualifications, including tradesmen who have completed plumbing courses. Defence secretary Liam Fox officially opened the base last month and an Army source has described the positive impact the facility has had on the local […]
Anyone who likes doing practical work with their hands may enjoy taking plumbing courses and being employed as a tradesman. While office-based careers suit many individuals, there are plenty of people who prefer to be doing something active in the workplace. Speaking to the Herald Scotland, shipbuilding apprentice Lyndsay Gray explained that she got into […]
It is often the case that young people have to "tread through mud" when first entering the workforce, doing jobs that they do not enjoy simply to pay the bills or to gain valuable experience, it has been stated. Kevin Friery, clinical director at Right Corecare, said under-30s in the UK often find working life […]
There may be more people considering plumbing courses after the recession, as one source has suggested an increasing number of Brits want to be their own boss. Stuart Curtis, head of commercial business insurance at Lloyds TSB Insurance, pointed out that many individuals have spent time rethinking their career after the economic downturn. He explained […]
Former Leeds United and Arsenal defender Andy Linighan opted to take plumbing courses early on in his footballing career and is now taking advantage of his qualifications. The player will no doubt be remembered by Gunners fans for scoring an extra-time winner against Sheffield Wednesday in the 1992-93 FA Cup Final replay. But nowadays he […]
Consumers in London are able to find tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications that work locally thanks to a new service called Compare Your Plumber. It launched in the capital in April 2011 and allows users to contrast the services offered by up to five engineers at a time. The system was put together by technicians […]
Tradesmen who have attended plumbing courses may find their skills are in demand on a new office complex known as Velocity being constructed in Weybridge, Surrey. The project is led by Rockspring and Exton Estates, with the scheme expected to be completed by next autumn after having received planning permission. Engineers who have taken plumbing […]
