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  1. Professional landlord attitudes may lead to increase in demand for electrical co

    Professional landlord attitudes may lead to increase in demand for electrical co

    There may be more demand for electrical courses in the future if landlords take on more professional attitudes to their work, which one industry source suggests is necessary. Chairman of the Residential Landlords Association Alan Ward explained in his Avoid the Voids webinar that there is no longer a place for the amateur landlord. He […]
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  2. Demand for electrical courses could surge in south-east

    Demand for electrical courses could surge in south-east

    A new £23 million leisure centre being built in the south-east of England could result in more demand for electrical courses in the area. Construction News revealed that Leadbitter has won the contract to develop the Beacontree Heath facility, which will include a swimming pool, sports hall, dance studios, a soft play area and a […]
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  3. May bank holiday could see interest in plumbing courses

    May bank holiday could see interest in plumbing courses

    Workers who have taken plumbing courses could find themselves in demand to assist homeowners with DIY projects this weekend, following comments from the New West End Company. Jace Tyrell, a spokesperson for the firm, suggested that there are "definitely" more people deciding to make improvements to their house rather than trying to move to a […]

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  4. Demand for electrical courses in the north-west could be stoked by new developme

    Demand for electrical courses in the north-west could be stoked by new developme

    Electrical courses in the north-west of England could see a spike in interest after it was announced that a new development in Liverpool has been given the go-ahead. The site on Oldham Street, just south-west of the University of Liverpool campus, will see a £56 million complex built, which will include a three-star hotel, a […]

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  5. Green Energy Training Essential!

    Green Energy Training Essential!

    Renewable green energy technologies are without doubt, the future of the plumbing and heating industry. However, already the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) is warning that inadequate training is threatening to undermine the confidence in efficient, energy saving systems installations.Consumers and companies are now starting to look into investing into renewables such as […]

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  6. Plumbing courses could rise if solar water heating 'becomes affordable'

    Plumbing courses could rise if solar water heating 'becomes affordable'

    Solar water heating and other green improvements would be much more popular if they were affordable, an environmental source has suggested, which in turn might increase the need for plumbing courses in the UK. Tony Rooke, environmental manager at Logica, described how the best way to change people’s behaviour for the better is to make […]

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  7. Bike repair engineers may need to go on electrical courses

    Bike repair engineers may need to go on electrical courses

    Engineers who have taken electrical courses may have to get involved if a new bicycle created by Lexus drops in to their repair shop, since it is powered by a rechargeable battery. The prototype design by Lexus is described as an "interesting beast" by Road.cc, which pointed out that riders can pedal the bike, as […]

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  8. Electrical course enrolment could rise with popularity of electric car

    Electrical course enrolment could rise with popularity of electric car

    Breakdown firms may need to send more of their employees on an electrical course in the future to prepare them for the growth in popularity of electric cars. Speaking to the Telegraph, General Motors vice-president for global programme management Jon Lauckner claimed that there will be plenty of people stuck on the side of the […]

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  9. 'Important' that engineers have passed correct gas courses

    'Important' that engineers have passed correct gas courses

    Hiring a professional who has passed the relevant gas courses could help people to ensure their central heating system operates as effectively as possible, it has been asserted. If a person decides to get their gas boiler replaced, then the engineer that they pay to carry out the job should be Gas Safe Registered, according […]

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  10. Electrical Training Part of The Key To Avoiding UK Unemployment.

    Electrical Training Part of The Key To Avoiding UK Unemployment.

    Everyone agrees that the key to avoiding a serious rise in UK unemployment is the focusing on training and qualifications. From Government departments to educational institutions and industry training skills centres, it has been emphasised time and again that there is still a 'disparity' between the skills employees have and the skills demanded by certain […]
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  11. Plumbing courses take-up could rise due to boiler scrappage scheme

    Plumbing courses take-up could rise due to boiler scrappage scheme

    A new boiler scrappage scheme being implemented in Scotland could lead to more people enrolling on plumbing courses, as one industry official has stressed the importance of getting a qualified professional to carry out the improvement. Chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Blane Judd made his comments after the Scottish […]

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  12. Importance of electrical courses highlighted following court case

    Importance of electrical courses highlighted following court case

    A significant fine handed out to a steel fabrications company has highlighted how important quality electrical courses are to professionals in the sector. Hickman Engineering was ordered to pay £1,500 plus the costs involved in a court case brought against the organisation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Labourer Ben Roberts suffered an electric […]

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