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New competent persons register set to increase public awareness of electrical safety
The Communities and Local Government Committee recently raised concerns regarding public awareness of competent person schemes when hiring an electrician. Competent person schemes are a government-approved certification that confirms a person’s ability to complete electrical work that complies with Part P of standard building regulations which relates to electrical safety. Despite how important correct electrical […]
Read moreIs it time to change career?
The thought of changing careers can be stressful, tiring and time consuming. We have put together a useful article making the decision to change careers an easier one. There is a lot to talk about, but to start, we need to find out exactly what your current mindset is in regards to changing career. Are […]
Read moreHow to revise for exams
With exam season approaching we thought it would be useful for not only our customers who take exams here, but for all students undergoing exams to provide a useful guide that will aid your revision and help you get the results you want. How to revise for exams There are three types of learning: visual, […]
Read moreBuying or leasing a van: which is best for you?
Self employment has continued to rise according to the 2014 budget announced by George Osbourne, with 211,000 more individuals in self-employment than the last quarter. According to the Guardian, three of the four most common occupations for self employment were carpenters, plumbers and other construction trades. Work in these roles normally requires a van in order to transport […]
Read moreThe history of wiring regulations and how it effects electricians
Further changes to the 17th edition wiring regulations came into effect recently, so we are examining these in closer detail and also discussing the potential further changes that could take place in the near future. The evolution of wiring regulations have come a long way with the 1st wiring regulations introduced in 1882, consisting of only 4 […]
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