View our latest insights, guides and case studies
From December 2010 the existing 6217 qualifications will be phased out and replaced with the new 6218 qualification.The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is the new government framework which sets out how all regulated vocational qualifications are structured, titled and quality assured.It is replacing the existing National Qualifications Framework across England, Wales and Northern Ireland […]
Engineers may need to complete electrical courses if the popularity of bathroom appliances increases. Ronnie Whelan, editor of The Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine, explained potential trends this year include the installation of mp3 players and televisions masquerading as mirrors. Workers may need to sign up for electrical courses if they are not completely sure […]
It is very important that people check whether a worker has completed the correct gas courses before they begin work on any equipment which utilises gas in some way. This is the advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which recently urged individuals to ask to see the Gas Safe Register ID card of […]
There has never been a better time to become an accredited installer of renewable technology.Britain is currently undergoing a renewable revolution as the market in energy efficient technologies is growing by approximately 75 per cent each year and more tradesmen are needed to meet this demand.Government green initiatives such as the ‘Feed in Tariffs’ (FIT) […]
As the UK slowly climbs out of recession, yet facing a long period ahead of austerity cut backs, there is almost certainly a knock on effect to be felt across many industries and workplaces. Traditionally, those working in the utilities, such as electrical, plumbing and gas are often viewed as being immune to much of […]
Interest in plumbing courses could rise if a Middle-Eastern-style toilet is taken on by more facilities around the UK. The Daily Mail reported that Rochdale’s Exchange shopping mall has installed two ‘Nile’ pans, which are loos that involve the user squatting over the item. These facilities were put in after a training session by community […]
There could be positive news for engineers who have taken electrical courses thanks to the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme. Managing director of Threadneedle Don Jordison explained that the guidelines will offer property owners the information they need to refurbish buildings to make them more environmentally friendly. This could be […]
A recent incident involving a car fire could inspire more interest in electrical courses, after it was suggested that the blaze may have occurred due to the electrics. Firefighters were called to The Mall in London after a car went up in smoke and set fire to three other nearby vehicles, with one of the […]
A new low-cost method of heating water could mean engineers may benefit from taking plumbing courses to understand the new technological advance. The environmentally-friendly device – called Solasyphon – has been created and sold by John Willis with his team at Willis Renewables. It is a heat exchanger that is installed on the outside of […]
An industry body has highlighted the importance of gas safety in holiday accommodation, which could encourage some proprietors to enrol in gas courses. Gas Safe Register spokesperson Sarah Hill claimed that tourists let their guard down when it comes to such issues and this is worrying. According to the organisation’s research, 37 per cent of […]
New skills gained from electrical courses could help people improve their CV, since one source has suggested qualifications can help make up for lack of experience. Senior consultant at The Write Stuff Peter Panayotou stated it certainly cannot do any harm to have extra skills and employers may be impressed that a person has completed […]
