A recent report from MORE TH>N has looked at the average running cost of five properties of varying sizes across 72 towns throughout the UK. It was discovered that 28% of people spend more on their monthly bills than they …
If you work within the trade industry, are on your way to towards doing so or are even just considering it, you may have heard the term ‘JIB ECS Gold Card’ at some point. But with so many different technical terms …
An Electrical Training Course That Includes 18th Edition Wiring Regulations? If you are are looking to train to become an electrician, whether you’re starting a brand new career or adding another trade to your skillset, it’s important to do your …
So, you want to become an electrician but you’re not sure where to start. Can you start an electrician training course as a complete beginner? Do you need to have some level of experience first? What is the qualification you’re …
Are you thinking about a new career? Whether you’re soon to be leaving school or stuck in a job you don’t love, entering the trades is a great step to take. With a huge demand for skilled workers, it’s not …
What Is An NVQ? NVQ is a National Vocational Qualification. A work-based qualification, once obtained, it acts as proof that a person is competent and has the required skills and knowledge to perform tasks in their chosen job role. Why …
Electricity is part of everyday life but has the potential to be incredibly harmful, which is why it is so important to stay safe. Anyone who works near electricity cables is at risk of electrocution. This includes plumbers, heating and gas engineers and …
What’s one of the first questions you’re going to ask yourself when you’re considering a career change? It’s most likely ‘how much can I earn?’ As a beginner in any career, you won’t go in at the top of a pay …
After qualifying as an electrician, it’s time to officially enter the trades industry. Whether you work for a company or go self-employed, when you love your job, you will obviously want to keep it. To do so, you need to …
I came across this really interesting article on BBC News. If you are thinking about a career as a self employed gas engineer or electrician take a couple of minutes to read this article. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27397993