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  1. Plumbing course attendees may be needed for bathroom improvements

    Plumbing course attendees may be needed for bathroom improvements

    Homeowners keen to make improvements to their bathrooms may need to bring in a technician who has completed plumbing courses. Writing for AboutMyArea, a representative from Legendary Builders stressed the importance of careful planning when carrying out such projects. One of the areas that he picked out as important to focus on is the plumbing, […]
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  2. DWP campaign could highlight value of electrical courses

    DWP campaign could highlight value of electrical courses

    Interest in electrical courses could be set for growth as a result of a safety awareness campaign launched by the Department of Work and Pensions this week. The inaugural Electrical Fire Safety Week started on Monday (January 24th) and will run until January 30th, with the organisers hoping to highlight to homeowners the threat of […]
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  3. April 18th Start for New C&G 2357 NVQ Diploma

    April 18th Start for New C&G 2357 NVQ Diploma

    Able Skills will launch the City & Guilds 2357 NVQ Diploma this April 18th for those looking to access the electrical installation industry.The new C&G 2357-13 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment has been introduced following the expiry of the C&G 2330 and will be the only recognised route into the […]
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  4. St Andrews project could create work for plumbing course students

    St Andrews project could create work for plumbing course students

    Technicians who have taken plumbing courses could be required during the redevelopment of the Hamilton Grand, the iconic building overlooking the 18th green of the Old Course at St Andrews. Kohler Co purchased the complex in 2009 through a subsidiary called The Old Course and will now turn the famous structure into 26 luxury residences. […]
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  5. Solar energy initiative could boost interest in renewable energy courses

    Solar energy initiative could boost interest in renewable energy courses

    Renewable energy courses may be in greater demand if an initiative aimed at farmers is successful. Freesource Energy is offering free installation of solar energy devices for people who sign up for the machinery to be used on their farmland. Managing director of the firm Alex Lockton suggested green power generators are an "important consideration" […]
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  6. Solving Adhesive and Grout Failure

    Solving Adhesive and Grout Failure

    Undoubtedly, one of the most common of bathroom and shower problems, and a task that a tiler will be frequently called upon to remedy. Failed bathroom shower tile and grout almost inevitably, will require extensive repair, if not a complete stripping out, renovation and retile of the entire area.It's a key reason to undertake comprehensive […]
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  7. Tiling Course Training Cuts Out The Cowboys!

    Tiling Course Training Cuts Out The Cowboys!

    It's a problem that has afflicted the construction industry over the years that organisations like the HSE and key national trade associations and their members have endeavoured to stamp out. The answer of course, lies with ensuring that all trades personnel undergo accredited training courses at approved training centres like AbleSkills, to gain nationally recognised […]
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  8. Women encouraged to take plumbing courses

    Women encouraged to take plumbing courses

    A female plumber has urged other women to take plumbing courses and described the industry as "great" to work in. Speaking to Thisiswiltshire.co.uk, Aimee Patterson described how many elderly customers actually prefer ladies to carry out installation and maintenance procedures in the homes. Ms Patterson, who recently won the BBC's young plumber of the year […]
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  9. Walkie Talkie project may deliver jobs for electrical course students

    Walkie Talkie project may deliver jobs for electrical course students

    Tradesmen who have completed electrical courses may be able to find employment on the site of the so-called Walkie Talkie building in London, as construction activity started on Monday (January 18th). The 37-storey structure is set to be erected at 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3 in the capital by Land Securities, with the project expected to […]
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  10. Weather problems in Guernsey highlight importance of electrical courses

    Weather problems in Guernsey highlight importance of electrical courses

    Technicians who have completed electrical courses may have been in strong demand in Guernsey recently, as the island has endured ten faults with its electricity supply since November. Guernsey Electricity has been forced to close roads while its engineers deal with cable faults, with the company claiming that it is the wet and windy weather […]
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  11. Scottish first minister suggests future demand for renewable energy courses

    Scottish first minister suggests future demand for renewable energy courses

    Comments made by Scottish first minister Alex Salmond indicate that demand for renewable energy courses may rise significantly in the near future. Speaking at the opening of the Hydrogen Office in Fyfe, the politician pointed out that Scotland has an advantage over many other countries in terms of natural resources for generating green power. He […]
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  12. Renewable energy courses could be popular in Eyemouth

    Renewable energy courses could be popular in Eyemouth

    Demand for renewable energy courses in the Berwickshire port town of Eyemouth could soon grow, as a local MP is aiming to see that the area is involved in the development of green power facilities along the North Sea coast. Michael Moore, the Liberal Democrat MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, is aware of the […]
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