Why choose a career in the construction industry?

1. Improves fitness and strength
2. Above-average pay
3. Excellent career progression
4. Make friends for life
5. Build a meaningful career

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How to become a plumber

The traditional route to becoming a plumber in the UK is through a plumbing apprenticeship, typically straight after completing your secondary education, although it’s never too late to retrain as a plumber! This is of course a brilliant option, but there are actually several paths available to prospective plumbers. These include:

• Enrolling at a technical university or trade school
• Taking a fast-track course
• Working as a plumber’s assistant

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A heat pump is an incredibly efficient way to reduce your home's carbon footprint. It heats your home by drawing heat from the air or the ground surrounding your property to provide heating and hot water to your home. If you provide this service to others and become a heat pump installer you could earn up to £35 per hour!

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Renewable energy is an extremely exciting sector to get your teeth stuck into if you're looking for a career in trade. Since renewable energy is a relatively new industry, there are a range of exciting new career opportunities for those looking to explore a career in renewables. When you work in renewables, you will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels by providing renewable alternatives.

Careers in renewable energy are incredibly rewarding, as they help the environment and provide excellent career benefits. If you’re interested in learning more about what pursuing a career in renewable energy might look like for you, you’re in the right place.

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Trades are a popular career avenue for a multitude of reasons – but which one is right for you?

If you’re interested in pursuing a trade career but aren’t sure which is best suited to you, we’ve put together this blog post to help run through the pros and cons of each trade to help you decide which trade is best suited to you.

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PAT testing is a great way to know for sure whether or not an electronic appliance is safe to use – but what exactly is PAT testing, how does it work, and what appliances need to be PAT tested? More...

An apprenticeship is a common pathway for someone looking to start a trade career. Apprenticeships are great for those with trade skills, because students are able to get hands-on experience as they learn.

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