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Consumers should check that a tradesman has taken the relevant plumbing courses before allowing them to work on their boiler. This is the view of Rick Crees, a spokesman for the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC), who told the Independent that it is an important point to note for smaller domestic jobs. The […]
A source has urged amateur handymen to know their limitations, which could bode well for technicians on electrical courses. Brad Tuttle explained on the Time It's Your Money blog that there are certain tasks that most people can handle, such as replacing a ceiling fan. However, he encouraged consumers to pay for expert help for […]
Technicians who have taken electrical courses may be set for a busy period, as 1,300 charging points are set to be installed in London. London mayor Boris Johnson made the announcement regarding the electric car power stations at the weekend, claiming there are several manufacturers who are gearing up to produce affordable vehicles of this […]
Learning to tile in order to add to a trade skillset has always been a sensible move by those already working as a fulltime plasterer, bricklayer or painter and decorator. There are endless occasions when the ability to offer an extended range of services is seen as convenient and cost effective, without the necessity of […]
Technicians who sign up to plumbing courses will learn techniques that are almost magical in the eyes of filmmaker John Landis. He told the Guardian that the lines between technology and magic have become blurred in recent times, with some devices seeming like science fiction to him. Landis explained that he got this theory from […]
Technicians who have completed electrical courses may still be able to find job opportunities at Land Securities' major retail development Trinity Leeds. According to Business Insider, there are still two years left until the project is scheduled to open to the public. This means there is likely to be plenty of construction work left to […]
A two year pay deal has just been agreed for the 10,000 for workers employed under the Joint Industry Board (JIB) for plumbing and mechanical engineering services. A 3 per cent increase to rates and allowances from January 2011, repeated from January 2012, together with improved holiday pay and overtime hours, is aimed at increasing […]
The economic downturn has claimed another victim of the construction training industry leaving numerous students out of pocket.Diamond Training Group, providers of tiling courses and plastering courses, went into liquidation on Friday meaning many students are unable to complete qualifications despite already having handed over their money.One NVQ student revealed on a tiling forum that […]
A refurbishment project at Tottenham Court Road Underground station may require the expertise of people who have taken electrical courses. Chief executive of Crossrail Rob Holden stressed the redesign will meet the needs of London commuters, as well as tourists. The initiative will see the tube station refurbished and a Crossrail station incorporated into the […]
Top Gear presenter James May has urged men to rediscover DIY skills, which could lead to more interest in plumbing courses. Writing for the Guardian, the television personality highlighted how the previous generation of males would think nothing of carrying out all sorts of home improvement and repair projects. In his opinion, it is high […]
Engineers studying electrical courses could find their expertise is required in Wrexham, after a firm announced its intention to extend its headquarters. Ed Reeves, chief executive and co-founder of Moneypenny, a provider of telephone answering and reception services, highlighted how the 8,000 sq ft development could create new job opportunities at the company. However, technicians […]
