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What is the City and Guilds 5357 Installation Technician/Maintenance Technician qualification?
The City & Guilds 5357 is the current route for people wishing to complete an apprenticeship, and is also known as a Trailblazer. It has been designed as a simpler to manage course, whilst still maintaining the high level of technical education provided by the older qualifications, such as the 2357. This includes utilising the […]
Read more18th Edition Amendment 1 open for draft
The draft of Amendment 1 of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is now available through the IET and open for public comment until 30th November. The Draft for Public Comment (DPC) consists of two additions to BS7671, which are changes to Section 722, Electric Vehicle Charging Installations, and also guidance for TN systems where PME […]
Read moreGuide to fixing to internal walls
In the first of our series on quick DIY fixes, we are going to take a look at the different fixings you can use for attaching items to walls and where they are best used. Types of wall The first thing you need to know before hanging anything from a wall is how that wall […]
Read moreHow to choose the right van for your business
Choosing a new van for your business can seem overwhelming with the amount of options that are out there. We are going to take a look at the pros and cons of the different types available and a couple of examples of each. Before looking at what types of vans are available, we’re going to […]
Read moreMove or improve: 8 ways to renovate your home
With the continued slow movement of the UK housing market, home owners are once again looking at improving their existing property. In this blog we’re going to take a look at some of the options available to you to improve your existing home. The first thing you need to decide is what is it that […]
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