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- Ensuring a tradesperson has the skills and qualifications to carry out jobs such as electrical or plumbing repairs will reduce the likelihood of complaints about the work, according to the chief executive officer of the National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers (Napit). John Andrews estimated that the Office of Fair Trading received £18 million […]Read article
Qualified electricians 'could help reduce energy bills'
Read articlePeople who have electrical qualifications could be called upon by Brits looking to save money on their electricity bills as we move into the winter months. This is according to Jed Walters, who wrote on the Active You blog that employing professional with approved electrical qualifications could help reduce utility bills that are bound to […]
Those with electrical qualifications 'could benefit from central London regenera
Read articleWorkers who have been on electrician and plumbing training courses could soon be in high demand, as proposals to redevelop the Nine Elms area of central London were announced by mayor Boris Johnson today (October 27th). Some 25,000 jobs are expected to be created from the scheme which will see 16,000 homes built alongside provision […]
Energy targets 'would secure 10,000 plumbing and electrician jobs'
Read articleSome 10,000 jobs for people with approved electrical qualifications and plumbing skills could be created if the Scottish government was to invest in its energy efficiency targets. The carbon reduction goal set out by the government is 42 per cent by 2020 and the Association for the Conservation of Energy (Ace) believes that achieving this […]
Plumbers know the difference between a Stillson and a Monkey wrench!
Read articleYou might think that there’s no difference! Or so insignificant that it’s a rather minor, even silly piece of information to know! But in fact you may be wrong!Often described by their size, i.e. 18″ wrenches are known as ’18s’ – the previously common term ‘Stillson’ or ‘set of Stillsons’ is being replaced in everyday […]
Electrical qualifications may become more important as housing demand grows
Read articleFollowing the announcement by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) that property building applications have increased by four per cent in the last three months, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has stated that there is still a "massive" difference between supply for homes and demand. Industry workers with approved electrical qualifications could therefore become more […]
Importance of approved qualifications highlighted by Gas Safe Register
Read articleThe Gas Safe Register recently released a new television advert which highlights the dangers of employing unaccredited gas workers, alongside tips on its website on how to make sure the engineer is Gas Safe registered. According to figures from the body, 74 per cent of gas fittings in UK households have the potential to cause […]
Putty Training! Plumbers love it!
Read articlePlumbers possess many special tools to ply their trade. From Stillson wrenches to pipe cutters and benders, all indispensable, they couldn’t do the jobs without them!If you’re looking to train to be a plumber, one item you are bound to already know about – as you will always find at least one example in a […]
Electrician training courses may help develop "important" skills
Read articleThe "important" role that construction skills – which could be developed while studying on electrician courses – play in development has been outlined by one industry commentator. Greg Pitcher, deputy news editor of Construction News, made his remarks after the publication of the CIPS/Markit UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index earlier this month. The research showed […]
Search for electrician jobs 'with speciality websites'
Read articlePeople who are currently completing or have recently graduated from electrician courses may find that searching for jobs using speciality websites could help them in their search for employment. David Pullinger, head of digital policy at the Central Office of Information, told the Kable Public Sector Online conference that according to new plans, job ads […]
New City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 Electrical NVQ
A while back it was announced that both the the City & Guilds 2330 NVQ Level 2 and the City & Guilds 2356 NVQ Level 3 are shortly both to be replaced with a single qualification, to be called the City & Guilds 2357 Level 3.If you are currently seeking to train as a fully […]Read articleThose with electrical qualifications may be needed for new NHS site
Read articleIndividuals who possess electrical qualifications may welcome news that a number of new buildings are set to be created in Shelton for the South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Building firm BAM Construction will be responsible for the creation of the £50 million mental health facility, after winning a bid to work with […]