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  1. Homeowners may need electrical courses to 'personalise' property

    Homeowners may need electrical courses to 'personalise' property

    Consumers have been encouraged to personalise their home and make it unique, which may involve them attending electrical courses to gain the necessary expertise. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, said he believes people design their property as they see fit - ignoring whether or not other individuals agree with aesthetic decisions. Homeowners […]
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  2. Plumbing courses required to fix boilers

    Plumbing courses required to fix boilers

    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 […]
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  3. Electrical course attendees may benefit from handyman limitations

    Electrical course attendees may benefit from handyman limitations

    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 […]
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  4. New charging points may boost popularity of electrical courses

    New charging points may boost popularity of electrical courses

    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 […]
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  5. More To Tiling Than Meets The Eye!

    More To Tiling Than Meets The Eye!

    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 […]
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  6. Learn 'magic' on plumbing courses

    Learn 'magic' on plumbing courses

    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 […]
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  7. Electrical course attendees may still be needed at Trinity Leeds

    Electrical course attendees may still be needed at Trinity Leeds

    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 […]
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  8. Plumber Pay Increase for JIB Plumbers

    Plumber Pay Increase for JIB Plumbers

    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 […]
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  9. Tiling Trainers Go to the Wall

    Tiling Trainers Go to the Wall

    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 […]
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  10. Tottenham Court Road refurb may require electrical course students

    Tottenham Court Road refurb may require electrical course students

    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 […]
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  11. Plumbing courses could help recover lost 'man skills'

    Plumbing courses could help recover lost 'man skills'

    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 […]
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  12. Wrexham extension could create work for electrical course attendees

    Wrexham extension could create work for electrical course attendees

    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 […]
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