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Tradespersons who have taken electrical courses and want to start working in creative and cultural industries may benefit from a new national skills academy. Communities and Local Government - which works to create thriving, sustainable UK communities - announced yesterday (March 17th) that funding has been confirmed for a new facility worth £13 million to […]Read article
Plumbing training courses for a greener UK
Read articleMore jobs could be created in the construction sector, after the government has announced a programme of work stretching over a 40-year period. Standing out from the crowd may be important for those who want a chance at getting a job under the initiative and undertaking plumbing training courses could be one way of doing […]

Plumber training courses 'provides lots of different skills'
Read articlePlumber training courses and apprenticeship schemes offer people the chance to gain lots of new skills, as well as providing a helping hand to the construction industry, Kier has suggested. The building firm recently revealed that, as part of an agreement with Harrow Council, it is offering career opportunities to a number of local youths […]

Electrician training courses could boost careers and economy
Read articleBritons thinking of taking an electrician training course to gain their approved electrical qualifications might find encouragement to do so in comments from business secretary Lord Mandelson. The government today (March 17th) marked the first anniversary of the New Industry, New Jobs scheme, which aims to develop much-needed skills and infrastructure in the private sector. […]

Electrical qualifications could improve health and safety
Read articleEmployers in Greater Manchester may want to ensure their workers have as up-to-date electrical qualifications as possible so that their health and safety responsibilities are met. A new Health and Safety Executive (HSE) initiative found that more than a quarter of construction sites in the county failed safety inspections carried out last week. Electrical qualifications […]

Plumbing courses could help address shower pressure shortfalls
Read articlePlumbing courses could help trained professionals to deal with reduced water pressure, in light of the recent actions of some water companies. The Mirror reports that mains pressure is falling in some places as suppliers aim to reduce the amount of strain put on older pipework and consequently prevent leaks from occurring. However, this is […]

Electrical qualifications may be used at new school projects
Read articleGreat customer service is helping to allow full-service construction firm Morgan Ashurst to deliver the best possible deal to its customers in the education sector. The organisation has been contracted to two Hull projects under the Building Schools for the Future initiative, which could see work given to local electricians in the area. North-east managing […]

No Fee Download App For Qualified Skills Work Search!
Read articleThe introduction of a Government pilot scheme aims to make Europe’s largest jobs database available by a ‘no fee’ mobile phone download app! Operating through JobCentre Plus, the app is designed to be a key tool for people looking for work, by making it easier to search by location, save preferences and job vacancy information […]

Electrical training courses may be attractive to employers
Read articleElectrical training courses could help people develop the transferable skills that are desired by recruiters. A labour market that is becoming increasingly flexible means that employers should consider people with skills gained in a number of different sectors, Jobcentre Plus said. Such skills could include those picked up on electrical training courses and qualifications in […]

Gas, plumber training courses could assist low carbon plans
Read articleIndustry professionals who have taken a plumbing or gas training course might find that they are needed to help the government achieve its low carbon commitments. Communities and Local Government announced today (March 12th) that changes have been made to building regulations in the UK that will see properties become more energy efficient. As part […]

Ladder scheme could benefit qualified electricians
Read articleTradespersons who have taken an electrician training course could find that they have benefited from improved working conditions thanks to a ladder exchange scheme. The initiative, launched three years ago by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – which protects people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities – aims to […]

Warm Homes, Greener Homes Strategy Boost To Construction Industry
Under new plans announced by the Government this month, a 'green' transformation of Britain's homes will take place over the next decade- designed to make them more comfortable, warmer and cheaper to run.With around one quarter of UK emissions coming from energy used in homes the 'Warm Homes, Greener Homes' strategy is aimed at cutting […]Read article

