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Frequent media exposure to the ever present dangers of ‘rogue traders’ has its obvious consequences. Householders are constantly wary of losing money or damage to property and become increasingly anxious about finding a reputable tradesman who will do a good job at a reasonable price. It is a main reason why they are encouraged to […]
The value of the expertise gained from tiling courses has been demonstrated by one young apprentice’s win in the regional heat of the SkillBuild 2010 competition. Steven Butler, a 20-year-old who is studying at South Lanarkshire College, took first place in the roof slating and tiling category of the Scottish heat of the competition. Other […]
A sector commentator has suggested that the new coalition government in the UK could be willing to push through refurbishment of current houses with green technology, which could require more workers who have completed electrical courses. These remarks were made by head of advocacy at the UK Green Building Council John Alker, who suggested that […]
A student has used the know-how he is gaining on decorating courses to win the southern heat of the SkillBuild 2010 construction contest. James Balbi said that he is looking forward to representing the region at the finals when they are held in Wales in September. His achievements show the value of studying decorating courses […]
The expertise learned from plumbing courses will have been needed to replace equipment in the boiler scrappage scheme, a project that one source believes did not go far enough. Director of the National Home Improvement Council Andrew Leech claimed that the initiative was focused in the south-east of England, where the programme was really successful, […]
News that solar power could play an important role in electricity supply in the future could lead to demand for electrical courses increasing to ensure that professionals understand the equipment. A report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggested that solar power could provide nearly one-quarter of the world’s electricity by 2050, which is […]
New research suggests training, such as carpentry courses, could help to keep employees happy in the workplace if no promotions or pay rises are possible. The study conducted by Perspective – an organisation focused on learning management – found that nearly half of the 3,000 respondents to a poll would be happy to learn new […]
Winter and frozen pipes go hand in hand but expertise from plumbing courses could ease the problem. Having water pipes running through wall cavities may seem like a good and tidy idea but can cause no end of untold problems, warns Jeff Howell in his DIY advice column for the Telegraph. Not only is there […]
Demand for electrical courses may see a spike after it was announced that the final assessment apprentices must take before they can become professionals has changed. The reason for the alteration to the Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) exam – which has been in operation since 1985 – is reported to be due to increasingly demanding […]
Electrical courses could see increased enrolment from would-be electricians if plans are approved for a Drumahoe development, with work expected to start in late 2011. A £50 million proposal is being considered which could bring 300 jobs to the north-west of Northern Ireland and see demand for electrical courses surge, reports the BBC. The development […]
