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  1. Peter's Tiling Blog - Week Seven

    Peter's Tiling Blog - Week Seven

    Trainee tiler Peter has successfully completed the penultimate week of the NVQ 8 Week Tiling Course at Able Skills.He said: Week seven complete and a break from tiling training. I moved down to the plastering centre (practically next door to the tiling centre) to gain practical skills on wall preparation. Another really enjoyable week this […]

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  2. UK Survey Reveals High Renewable Energy Awareness Leads To Rising Demand

    UK Survey Reveals High Renewable Energy Awareness Leads To Rising Demand

    Awareness of the importance of lowering our collective carbon emission by adopting renewable energy sources, as well as the obvious financial advantages attached to signing up to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is on the rise amongst UK householders!According to a recent energy survey, some 85 per cent of those taking part said they would […]

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  3. Solar Thermal Energy And Combi Boilers

    Solar Thermal Energy And Combi Boilers

    With an established industry reputation as one of the UK’s leading City & Guilds approved training centre for NVQ electrical and NVQ plumbing courses, amongst other key approved building trade courses, it’s not surprising that foremost amongst AbleSkills renewable energy courses are solar PV courses and solar courses.As the demand for residential solar heating systems […]

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  4. Plumbing courses 'essential for young plumbers'

    Plumbing courses 'essential for young plumbers'

    Individuals whose dream job it is to be a plumber and who are trying to break into the field should get well prepared with plumbing courses. Charlie Ball, deputy director of research at the Higher Education Careers Services Unit, said those who wish to follow their dreams and get a job that they really want […]

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  5. Benefits of electrical courses for young people revealed

    Benefits of electrical courses for young people revealed

    Young people taking electrical courses and other skilled trades can be excellent staff to help businesses grow and flourish, it has been stated. Tim Campbell, founder of the Bright Ideas Trust, said taking on apprentices and interns can one of the most rewarding things that firms can do in the present financial climate. Indeed, these […]

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  6. PV training still relevant for UK consumers

    PV training still relevant for UK consumers

    British homes could benefit from the installation of solar panels despite the often overcast and dull weather that is seen across the country, those on PV training courses could be pleased to hear. Ian Reilly, business development manager at Beyond Building Solar, said more people should embrace solar panel installations for their homes as it […]

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  7. Plumbing course students making a splash in apprentice contests

    Plumbing course students making a splash in apprentice contests

    Two Grimsby plumbing course attendees have showed their skill to progress in a pair of trade competitions. According to the Grimsby Telegraph, Tom King and Tim Coney are through to the finals of Hip-Ex and SkillPlumb UK, with the contests due to take place in May and June 2011 respectively. "I was over the moon […]

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  8. Peter's Tiling Blog - Week Six

    Peter's Tiling Blog - Week Six

    Able Skills’ trainee tiler Peter has successfully completed week six of the NVQ 8 Week Tiling Course.He said: Hi all. I am exhausted lol! Just completed my sixth week tiling a fitted bathroom. I worked to a specification which included preparing, setting out and tiling the bathroom. Here are some pics, hope you like. I […]

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  9. Circle Anglia project may boost uptake of PV courses

    Circle Anglia project may boost uptake of PV courses

    More tradesmen may choose to sign up for PV courses if Circle Anglia can find an investment partner to help it install solar panels on thousands of affordable homes. John Daley, assistant director of asset strategy at the company, suggested the initiative could deliver significant benefits to residents. Engineers who have completed PV courses may […]

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  10. Renewable energy courses could be boosted by Alex Salmond's remarks

    Renewable energy courses could be boosted by Alex Salmond's remarks

    SNP leader Alex Salmond may have prompted more tradesmen to consider renewable energy courses this week. The politician spoke at a tour of a biomass plant being built in Fife and lauded the decision by Tullis Russell to power its paper mill with a sustainable source, saying it will protect positions at the company. He […]

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  11. Flat Plate Or Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water Collectors?

    Flat Plate Or Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water Collectors?

    At AbleSkills Renewable Energy Centre, both solar PV courses and solar courses are a popular choice amongst the key renewable energy courses available with candidates who wish to train and qualify to take full advantage of a rapidly growing photovoltaics industry, especially in the domestic, residential sector.Frequent news of large scale British and international manufacturers […]
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  12. Expert offers suggestions of work for plumbing course students

    Expert offers suggestions of work for plumbing course students

    Homeowners have been offered a series of recommendations regarding improvements around the house and garden that could be carried out by engineers who have completed plumbing courses. Writing for the Independent Online, Don McAlistair described how it is important to plan ahead when designing a bathroom, particularly if it is going to be used by […]
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