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A BBC show that aims to find the best young plumber in the UK could lead to increased demand for plumbing courses in the country. Young Plumber of the Year will look for the finest workers in the profession aged between 16 and 25, with the deadline for entry being July 31st 2010. This level […]
A DIY expert has claimed that people should be concentrating on home improvements rather than holidays, which implies more money could be spent on tiling courses and less on summer breaks. Director of the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Andrew Leech suggested that alterations to a person’s property should be a higher priority than heading […]
Once again, the persistent problem of asbestos is being highlighted in the media. Although the manufacture and working with asbestos and its products have been banned for 30 years in the UK, as well as many other countries in the world, there are developing countries, such as Russia, India and China, who have become prominent […]
Professionals may benefit from plumbing courses, with one source suggesting that the best workers are able to manage even in difficult circumstances. Writing on the community site About My Area, Ivor Bates suggested that not all plumbers are the same and that it is important to know a reputable one. He noted that the best […]
Engineers may soon turn to green energy courses in their pursuit of employment, if one source is to be believed regarding the prospects of wind farms. Head of communications at RenewableUK Nick Medic described the progress of the sector as being a “win-win” situation, with plenty of positives for the country. In his view, there […]
City and Guilds have, this month, announced that the new QCF 2357 qualification, which was due to be phased in to replace NVQ 2330 from September 2010, is delayed until 2011. This means that all those who are currently thinking about taking the City & Guilds Electrical NVQ 2330 course can continue to do so.When […]
The new Right to Build initiative launched by the government could mean that residents of rural areas may benefit from electrical courses. People living in the countryside might be allowed to build homes without planning permission, in an effort to provide affordable housing in such regions. If residents decide they have the time and energy […]
Demand for carpentry courses may increase if wooden floors stay in fashion, with one source claiming such interior design is “very top end”. Interior designer Carolyn Park explained that this type of flooring has caused consumers to fall in love with decorations made from wood. If this trend continues more workers may decide to sign […]
There may soon be greater demand for plumbing courses in Edinburgh, after it was announced that one library in the city will require this sort of expertise. Morningside Library, which can be found on Morningside Road, is set to undergo a major refurbishment and, as well as electrical and decorative work, there will also be […]
Green energy courses may be required if firms are going to react effectively to the government’s CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. Harry Morrison, general manager at the Carbon Trust, explained that he expects the new coalition of Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians to continue with the Labour initiative, particularly since the Tories have been supportive throughout. […]
Last month, the newly elected Coalition Government reaffirmed that the urgent need to develop a low-carbon economy will remain a key issue in the years ahead, including the target to reduce central government carbon emissions by 10% within next 12 months and supporting an increase in the EU emission reduction target to 30% by 2020.The […]
Interest in carpentry courses could be set to rise after a DIY expert lauded the versatility of wood as an interior design material. Carolyn Park, who is head of design for her own interior design firm, explained that the main benefit is its versatility, but it is also useful because it takes away the limitations […]
