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Workers who complete plumbing courses could find that they are able to take on a range of domestic contracts, according to one source. In an article written by S Edwards and posted on Press Submission, it was suggested that there is a constant need for the services of qualified plumbers. As a result, Mr Edwards […]
People may find carpentry courses are helpful if they purchase one of Tesco Direct’s latest new products – a five-room log cabin. The supermarket is well known for selling a wide variety of products from its online store, but this item is certainly unusual, particularly since it is delivered to people’s door in flat packs. […]
Construction trade skills, like plumbing, always tend to come top of surveys for traditional careers with long term, solid prospects. As Britain continues to climb out of recent recession, and faced with economic cost cutting ahead, many are taking opportunity to reconsider their career prospects or have been forced to do so as a result […]
Electrical courses could see a spike in demand if new immigration rules prevent skilled foreign workers from entering the country. Mark Swift, media relations manager at EEF – the manufacturers’ organisation, highlighted how businesses will often need high-level skills and they must have access to qualified people if they need them. If immigration rules are […]
People taking plastering courses could be set to see a recovery in the UK’s construction sector in the coming years. Information services company Experian has published its latest Construction Forecast report, which has suggested that a number of industry sectors will see increased activity in 2010-11. It predicted that the recent decline in private house […]
New job opportunities are to arise for bricklaying course attendees in Middlesbrough in 2010-11 thanks to a new schools construction project. Clugston Construction has been awarded a £4 million contract by Middlesbrough Borough Council to overhaul the local Beechwood and Marton Grove schools, reports nebusiness.co.uk. This project will involve the creation of new classrooms, replacement […]
Self-employed freelance workers with electrical qualifications will find it much easier to operate after the planned government review of IR35 tax laws. PCG, the professional association representing freelance workers, has welcomed the coalition government’s commitment in the recent Budget to reconsider the controversial laws, with details of the review to be released soon. John Brazier, […]
It’s barbecue season again – and currently, the hot weather is holding up long enough to be reason enough for getting in the charcoal briquettes. Of course, it can also mean a chance for the DIY handyman to have a go at building his own brick barbecue, which is great for using when family and […]
Attendees of bricklaying courses in the north-east of England may see their chances of finding employment improve as a result of the new Budget. Catriona Lingwood, chief executive of business support organisation Constructing Excellence in the North East, has stated that several measures outlined in last week’s Budget will aid the construction trade in the […]
Taking electrical courses or other vocational qualifications is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to an expensive university course. Sarah Clover, business development manager at advice website notgoingtouni.co.uk, has suggested that the current economic climate has made taking more employment-focused courses may represent a "sensible approach". She pointed to the fact that many people taking university […]
Attendees of bricklaying courses may be set to become increasingly in demand due to a growing shortage of skills in the construction trade. Wates Construction deputy chairman James Wates has become the latest industry expert to voice concerns that not enough young people are entering into construction jobs. Speaking at an event in Leeds, he […]
Attendees of electrical courses could be presented with an increased range of employment opportunities in the near future as part of new green energy plans by the government. Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne has outlined plans for a new Green Deal initiative at the Economist UK Energy Summit, which will see billions of […]
