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  1. Electrical course workers may be recruited for new sports centre

    Electrical course workers may be recruited for new sports centre

    A planning application has been submitted to build a new sports complex in west Lancashire that could provide work for engineers who have completed electrical courses in the area. The document was handed in by planning consultancy Turley Associates on behalf of Edge Hill University in Ormskirk, with vice-chancellor of the school Steve Igoe saying […]
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  2. Electrical courses could be alternative for students priced out of uni

    Electrical courses could be alternative for students priced out of uni

    There could be more people considering alternative study options such as electrical courses after an industry source recently stated that an increasing number of such youngsters are "certainly" being priced out of attending major institutions. Steve Burford, founder of finance website Wealthystudent.co.uk, pointed out that some school leavers are considering internships, travelling abroad or simply […]

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  3. Before Installing Solar PV Panels PART TWO : A Roof Fit For Purpose?

    Before Installing Solar PV Panels PART TWO : A Roof Fit For Purpose?

    In PART ONE of Before Installing Solar PV Panels, a number of basic issues, which are not always obvious, were pointed out, and to which a competent solar PV installer should address when assessing a household rooftop before commencing work. It cannot be stated too often that as the solar PV industry grows and domestic […]

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  4. Electrical courses 'provide insight into energy saving'

    Electrical courses 'provide insight into energy saving'

    Businesses across the UK have been advised to employ individuals trained in electrical courses to identify correctly the amount of energy they are presently using and how they can bring this figure down. Andrew Boddington, director of marketing at Return on It, said the recession has meant that companies are not taking as great an […]

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  5. Offices advised to use T5 tubes

    Offices advised to use T5 tubes

    Businesses across the UK might like to have an individual with electrical course qualifications install T5 tube lighting solutions in their offices, it has been claimed. Kristina Simpson, founder of KLS Lighting Design, said T5s are replacing the standard T12 tubes as they offer improved energy efficiency and a better quality of light. In addition, […]

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  6. Virgin Media recruiting for broadband installations

    Virgin Media recruiting for broadband installations

    Electrical course graduates looking for work could be interested in a recent announcement from Virgin Media. According to the Sun, the internet service provider is preparing to recruit 300 apprentices to install broadband, cable TV and other services across the UK. As part of the programme, trainees will gain an NVQ level 2 equivalent qualification […]

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  7. Construction profits 'set to soar in upcoming year'

    Construction profits 'set to soar in upcoming year'

    Plumbing course graduates may be required to work for new building developments following a predicted increase in profit margins. According to Construction News, figures are set to return to double digits for the first time since the onset of the economic downturn. Chris Millington from Numis Securities estimated that takings would reach 20 to 25 […]

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  8. Plumbing courses news: Sheffield housing development given green light

    Plumbing courses news: Sheffield housing development given green light

    Plumbing courses graduates in Sheffield could see themselves working on a new project after proposals for a housing development were given the go-ahead. Sheffield Council has joined forces with community regeneration company Keepmoat and Great Places Housing to put the plans into action, set to begin next year. The development, which will be carried out […]

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  9. City & Guilds 2357 at Able Skills - The Halfway Mark

    City & Guilds 2357 at Able Skills - The Halfway Mark

    On the 18th April 2011, Able Skills successfully enrolled 14 candidates onto the new City & Guilds 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment.13 guys and 1 girl have been ploughing through the course work and undertaking practical training, assessments, assignments and exams and all 14 are approaching the halfway mark […]

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  10. Rising Renewable Heat Projects An Incentive For Solar Courses Training!

    Rising Renewable Heat Projects An Incentive For Solar Courses Training!

    Much of the interest in photovoltaic systems tends to be naturally focused on the generation of electricity to provide light and power to a private household or public building. And indeed, at AbleSkills Renewable Energy Centre, solar PV courses, foremost amongst all the City & Guilds / BPEC / NICIEC renewable energy courses offered, have […]
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  11. Plumbing courses news: Council moves forward with Heart of Slough project

    Plumbing courses news: Council moves forward with Heart of Slough project

    More people may be considering plumbing courses in Slough as the local authority has moved closer to securing the development of a new cultural centre. Slough Borough Council has delivered a compulsory purchase order to owners of land around the Prudential buildings in the Berkshire town, which it hopes to redevelop into The Curve, the […]
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  12. Electrical courses news: Olympics construction work '88 per cent done'

    Electrical courses news: Olympics construction work '88 per cent done'

    People who took electrical courses and landed jobs in the preparation for the Olympic Games in London next year are nearing completion of the construction project. According to the Metro, work on the venues being built for the global event is now 88 per cent finished, which should allow organisers to begin rehearsals for the […]

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