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Good news for all those entering the skilled trades industry with trained qualifications in green energy installations as news is released of British Gas rapidly increasing its recruitment of trained and qualified plumbers competent to undertake new renewable energy installations. The energy supplier sees the new coalition government’s plan to help households finance renewable power […]
More young people could become interested in plumbing courses as a result of a new children’s book written by a professional in the trade. Percy Pulls the Plug was a lot of fun to write, according to author Chris Tomlinson of an Altrincham-based firm, but it was put together in the hope of encouraging more […]
A study by Halifax has shown that more people are getting stuck into DIY projects at home, which could lead to increased numbers taking decorating courses. The financial services provider found that 56 per cent of homeowners have carried out some form of improvement on their home, with 59 per cent doing so to make […]
There has been a lot of talk recently, especially from ministers within the new coalition Government, that boosting traditional trade apprenticeship schemes would be a constructive part of revamping the educational system to help deal with the economic challenges ahead.This would mean that those individuals who feel they are more suited to pursuing a career […]
A sector expert has highlighted the importance of training in the construction industry, which could inspire people to sign up to bricklaying courses. Mark Brenner, chief executive of Building Engineering Services Training (Best), made his comments after his organisation announced partnerships with WCTS and QTS to provide ductwork and scaffolding apprenticeships. He explained that such […]
Coventry is set to hold the National Painting and Decorating Show this year, which may inspire people to sign up to decorating courses in the surrounding area. Due to be held in the Ricoh Arena on November 9th and 10th, the event will showcase a wide range of products, as well as demonstrations of new […]
Plumbing courses will be offered to certain youngsters in Scotland, as part of a revised curriculum in the country. BBC Scotland’s Seonag MacKinnon claimed that there will be more emphasis on youngster’s learning practical skills and allowing teachers more freedom in the way that they carry out their lessons. For one school, Peebles High, this […]
New government plans could boost the number of people carrying out green home improvements, according to one source, which could improve take-up of bricklaying courses. Simon McWhirter, campaign director at the Great British Refurb Campaign, suggested the Pay As You Save initiative could make it cheaper and easier for people to make their houses more […]
Electrical courses in London could see new interest from construction workers after the Walkie Talkie building reportedly moved one step closer to being built. Confirmation that the construction of the new Walkie Talkie building in London could begin in September may inspire workers to sign up to electrical courses. Recent reports suggest Canary Wharf could […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has highlighted the importance of hiring a qualified engineer who has taken gas courses when such work needs to be carried out. In a statement released this week, the organisation stressed that people should ask to see a worker’s Gas Safe Register ID card before allowing them to make […]
Interest in electrical courses in Wales could be set to increase, after it was revealed that a new £2 billion project to install windfarms off the north coast of the country will go ahead. The RWE Innogy-led initiative will see 160 wind turbines constructed by 2014 and 1,000 jobs could be created for workers in […]
