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Tradesmen who are taking renewable energy courses have been reminded of how important consumer confidence is to the future of the green power sector. A spokeswoman from the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) stressed that details on schemes such as the renewable heat incentive must be clear. She explained that anyone considering investing in green […]
A recent report by consumer organisation, Which? has revealed that a ‘cowboy’ element has been operating within the fledgling solar PV industry. ‘Rogue trader’ activity is a sure sign that the rewards of photovoltaic systems installation are felt to be attractive enough to warrant their unwelcome appearance.According to the Micropower Council, the industry has applied […]
The services of tradesmen who have completed plumbing courses may be in demand at Wade Deacon High School in Widnes soon, after the local authority granted planning permission for a huge revamp. Designed by Sheppard Robson, the initiative will see the educational establishment converted from four buildings into just one, reported Place North West. It […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses have been advised that the key to decorating a small bathroom is to keep as much floor space available as possible. Alison Cork, interior designer and founder of ProblemSolved.co.uk, explained that a bathroom will look bigger if more of the ground is visible. For example, Ms Cork urged people […]
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 […]
SmartGrid GB was launched this week, as the revolution in the UK’s energy infrastructure continues to transform the way energy is generated, distributed and consumed in every household from now on across the country.Many trainee as well as established working electricians are right now involved in learning the necessary training skills on City & Guilds […]
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 […]
We are always keen at Able Skills to ‘up our game’ and stay ahead of the competition so we are constantly looking at the facilities we have and seeing what is the best possible use for it.This time, we decided that one of our Gas Centres needed a revamp but rather than update the existing […]
There may be more demand for renewable energy courses in the UK after the government published a report relating to its microgeneration strategy. Energy and climate change minister Greg Barker explained that the coalition has worked alongside industry representatives in order to prompt a "revolution" in the production of sustainable power. Among the changes made […]
Great news for candidates about to enrol on solar PV courses or soon to qualify! Latest UK figures just released show a strong upward trend for solar photovoltaic systems as the No.1 choice for FeedIn Tariff installations.Despite an ongoing, struggling economy and changes announced as a result of the government review of the FeedInTariff Scheme […]
The popularity of electrical courses could be set to rise if the UK's self-build sector becomes mainstream, as one source has predicted. Jason Orme, editor at Homebuilding & Renovating, suggested that a new model could appear in which people pay for land that is already serviced and ready to be developed. He pointed out that […]
