The trades industry has never been more diverse. While historically, tradespeople were typically working-class men who left school and went straight into work, there are now plenty of people bucking the trend. With stereotypes fading away, the trades industry has …
The trades are a vast industry made up of a range of roles, skills and specialities. Generally, the term “tradesperson” or “skilled worker” describes those who completed vocational education, including on-site training/work experience. The trades are divided into three categories. …
How has the industry responded to the decarbonisation plans for the UK? The 2020 budget report stated plans for the carbon from UK homes to be “virtually zero” in just thirty years. So what does this mean for the current …
80% of the homes in the UK currently use natural gas for heating and cooking. Convincing homeowners to switch to an alternative may take some convincing. But, as natural gas is one of the largest creators of carbon emissions, it is …
As we move away from using fossil fuels for power, industry leaders, manufacturers, and homeowners are looking for other ways to heat homes. Solar panels are one option that many people are already using – mainly to work alongside their …
At Options Skills, we don’t just train our students; we help them start their careers. We’re always on the lookout for new and exciting opportunities, and we’re pleased to say this is precisely that. The team over at A&R Boilers recently …
Find employment with British Gas – the largest UK energy and home services company. We work hard not only to deliver high-quality training to our students but also to help them begin their career in the trade. Through our career …
With gas boilers looking to be a thing of the past in new builds, what exactly will replace them? In a recent Twitter poll, we asked our followers – many of whom are tradespeople – what they believe will replace …
In 2009, 120,000 engineers and 58,000 businesses were on the Gas Safe Register. By 2019/20, that had risen to over 131,000 engineers and 77,000 businesses. It’s no surprise that so many people have chosen a career as a gas engineer. Known …
With the never-ending threat of climate change, nations worldwide are looking at what they can do to preserve resources better and provide more environmentally friendly options across a range of industries and homes. Several different tactics are being discussed and …