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  1. Technicians who have taken renewable energy courses 'need funding'

    Technicians who have taken renewable energy courses 'need funding'

    It is vital that professionals who have completed renewable energy courses and are attempting to set up their own business receive sufficient backing from the government's Green Investment Bank (GIB). This is the view of John Barwise, chairman of the Cumbria Green Business Forum, who stressed the sustainable finance provider should be used to develop […]
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  2. Green power figures could boost interest in renewable energy courses

    Green power figures could boost interest in renewable energy courses

    Interest in renewable energy courses could be stoked by the news that sustainable sources accounted for the largest proportion of electricity production in their history for a period during 2010. The figures were released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today (December 23rd) and showed wind energy output rise by 36.9 per […]
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  3. Will consultation result in more demand for electrical courses?

    Will consultation result in more demand for electrical courses?

    The government is reviewing the skills required to maintain a strong microgeneration sector, which may involve greater numbers of technicians signing up for electrical courses. Worker capabilities is one of four key areas being explored by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, with the others being the quality standards aimed for, the technology required […]

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  4. Could more people take plumbing courses to 'upskill'?

    Could more people take plumbing courses to 'upskill'?

    'Upskilling' has been identified as a valuable strategy in the modern jobs market and could mean more demand for plumbing courses. Sarah Clover, spokesperson for notgoingtouni.co.uk, suggested people who add to their knowledge base will put themselves in a better position if they are suddenly out of a job. In her opinion, individuals that undertake […]

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  5. Young plumbing course student handed accolades

    Young plumbing course student handed accolades

    Plumbing course attendee Matthew Teague has been named the best apprentice of the year and won the John Bryant Cup. The 20-year-old received the two accolades at the South West Peninsula Branch of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Awards ceremony in Plymouth this week, according to the Herald Express. He attended a […]

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  6. Workers with plumbing courses may be given boost by VAT hike

    Workers with plumbing courses may be given boost by VAT hike

    A DIY expert has urged consumers to buy the materials for any kitchen or bathroom improvements before the VAT hike – a move that could benefit plumbing course attendees in the short term. Editor at Build It magazine Anna-Marie Desouza claimed it is a sensible idea to do this as long as people have the […]

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  7. DECC plans may safeguard jobs for staff with electrical course training

    DECC plans may safeguard jobs for staff with electrical course training

    Technicians with electrical course qualifications may find their employment situation is aided by new proposals from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Secretary of state for the department Chris Huhne announced the government's strategy for promoting the production of sustainable power and suggested the coalition is laying the foundations for the long-term future […]

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  8. The Right Tiling Course Is On the Cards For You!

    The Right Tiling Course Is On the Cards For You!

    January 2011 marks one year since the new-style CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) cards were introduced as part of the ongoing CSCS remit to improve quality and reduce accidents in the construction industry. Known as Experienced Worker or Skilled Worker cards, over 1.5 million have now been issued and are increasingly demanded to show proof […]

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  9. Electrical courses 'could offer lighting boost for homeowners'

    Electrical courses 'could offer lighting boost for homeowners'

    Homeowners could benefit from the skills of individuals who have completed electrical courses when it comes to provide mood lighting and creating the perfect ambience in the home, it has been claimed. Eva Hammerson, head of design at designer brand Kandabi, said the integration of mood lighting into a property can help to create that […]

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  10. Technicians with electrical course training set to work on library

    Technicians with electrical course training set to work on library

    A library in the East Riding of Yorkshire is set to close for over three months while engineers with electrical courses and other training refurbish the facility. Andrea Wake, community and information officer at North Ferriby Library, told the Hull Daily Mail it is a busy centre that is used by different age groups. But […]

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  11. Plumbing course attendees 'benefit from experience'

    Plumbing course attendees 'benefit from experience'

    The chief at London firm Pimlico Plumbers has suggested technicians who have taken plumbing courses are likely to benefit from experience in the field. Charlie Mullins, the entrepreneur who set up the company from scratch, made his comments to Fresh Business Thinking after the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) called on the government to postpone […]
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  12. Plumbing courses could allow people to carry out basic DIY

    Plumbing courses could allow people to carry out basic DIY

    A home improvement expert has pointed out that many DIY tasks can be carried out by homeowners with a certain amount of know-how, which may lead to an increase in demand for plumbing courses. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, noted that individuals could save themselves money in the long term by doing […]

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