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Brits who have gained their approved electrical qualifications after completing an electrician training course could find they benefit from new funding set aside by mayor of London Boris Johnson. Mr Johnson has announced that he is making £19.6 million available to offer improved job opportunities during and after the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which […]
More 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 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 […]
Britons 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. […]
Employers 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 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 […]
Great 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 […]
The 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 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 […]
Industry 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 […]
Tradespersons 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 […]
