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Individuals starting off in their careers and taking electrical courses for the first time need more support than more experienced workers, it has been stated. Kevin Friery, clinical director at Right Corecare, said the conundrum lies in the fact that younger workers are less likely to come forward to ask for help. Therefore, it is […]
Individuals taking electrical courses could help businesses to manage their energy more efficiently. Paul Edwards, chair of the British Council for Offices' Environmental Sustainability Group and head of sustainability at Hammerson, said firms could make considerable savings simply by educating their staff more effectively about their behaviour. Indeed, he argued that most offices should have […]
Professionals across the UK may be interested in taking PV training courses over the coming months in order to meet the growing demand for residential renewable energy production, it has been stated. Daniel Green, chief executive officer at HomeSun, said demand for renewable energy has "exploded" over recent months as the introduction of the new […]
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 […]
Climate change minister Greg Barker has responded to criticism of the planning system by saying he wants to remove barriers to take-up of solar panels, which could encourage more tradesmen to consider PV training. The MP made his comments after receiving a letter from shadow energy and climate change minister Huw Irranca-Davis, who claimed many […]
The opening of Europe's first solar-powered rail tunnel could lead to new opportunities for engineers who have completed their PV training. Belgian renewable energy company Enfinity has topped a two-mile tunnel near Antwerp with 16,000 solar panels, which will be used to generate electricity for the trains that pass underneath and the nearby station. Situated […]
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 […]
Electrical course students could find employment opportunities on a construction site in Slough, after Segro announced plans to speculatively build three industrial units. Graeme Steer, senior development manager at the firm, explained that the buildings will deliver 124,000 sq ft at the Slough Trading Estate, with construction on the first one already taking place. Engineers […]
