A new report has highlighted the need for tradesmen who have completed plumbing courses to be hired to bring thousands of homes in Leeds up to a decent standard. According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, there are about 58,000 council houses in the city and the majority are certified satisfactory in terms of their electrics, […]
Technicians who have completed renewable energy courses may be expecting to see plenty of work in the future, after climate change minister Greg Barker made it clear that the retrofitting of green devices will go ahead no matter what. Speaking at the Retrofit Salford 2011 event last month, Mr Barker explained that he would prefer […]
Able Skills are delighted to announce that it has become a member of the London and South East Hub for the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies (NSAET).CEO of Summit Skills Keith Marshall OBE and Barry Gardiner, MP for Brent North, joined Able Skills' managing director Gary Measures at the College of North West London […]
A new study has shown nearly ten per cent of electricity used in Northern Ireland comes from renewable sources, indicating renewable energy courses could be becoming more popular in the country to match consumer behaviour. The statistics were released by the department of environment in the country, but a lawyer and green power expert has […]
The construction industry has traditionally been known as one of the most resilient sources of employment, although it is not unresponsive to the fluctuating fortunes of economic cycles. The present ongoing and painful struggle to pull clear of the recent recession, and endeavouring to weather the affects of cuts to the public sector, even as […]
There are a lot of residential clients who are more receptive to having a woman with plumbing course qualifications in their home, it has been claimed. Clare King, manager of the female-only Pink Lady Plumbing, told BBC News that her operations have been a huge success since she started the organisation five years ago. In […]
The government's Green Deal strategy has been described as a "national movement", with this emphasis on environmental issues potentially leading to more take-up of places on renewable energy courses and other training. Climate change minister Greg Barker made his comments at the Retrofit Salford 2011 conference, during which he stressed how committed the coalition is […]
A vital area of importance for any trade skill is the use of approved materials to Building Regulation standard. Not only does the working with quality grade materials impact on the quality level of appearance, long term durability, and health and safety but there are legal requirements, as set out by various regulatory bodies.Candidates undertaking […]
An invention that temporarily stops burst water pipes from leaking could soon be on the market, which means workers taking plumbing courses will need to know how to remove it safely. The Kibosh, which was the brainwave of Walkerburn plumber Ross Dickinson, could be in the shops as early as March, according to the Southern […]
A new report has suggested there may be more job opportunities for electrical course students in the south of England than in the north. The study carried out by ConstructionSkills predicted the construction industry in the east, south-east and Greater London will see annual growth of 2.4, 2.2 and 1.8 per cent respectively on average […]
Interest in plumbing courses could be boosted by the introduction of new regulations from Brussels. While many tradesmen will attend such training to improve their skills, they can also keep their knowledge of legislation in the sector up to date by signing up for this type of qualification. H&V News reporter Dennis Flower described how […]
The replacement by City & Guilds of the NVQ qualification with the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) as the new Government framework for recognising achievement through the award of credit for units and qualifications are finally beginning to be phased in, after a period of delay. This will not effect the qualification status of […]
