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Looking to become a construction worker? With the latest news on the labour shortage's effect on the construction industry, you may be wondering what the benefits are of training to be a construction worker. Luckily, the rise in demand for construction workers means that the pay is extremely rewarding. 

Here's all you need to know about the average construction salary in the UK. Simply click the content below to be directed to the answer you're looking for...

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Looking to become a construction worker? With the latest news on the labour shortage's effect on the construction industry, you may be wondering what the benefits are of training to be a construction worker. Luckily, the rise in demand for construction workers means that the pay is extremely rewarding. 

Here's all you need to know about the average construction salary in the UK. Simply click the content below to be directed to the answer you're looking for...

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Earlier this year in January, The House of Commons had their initial debate over the skills and labour shortages that were apparent within the UK economy.

Previous research conducted by the ONS in late 2022 revealed that 13.3% of businesses currently have a shortage of workers. One of the industries that has been effected most by the skills shortage is the construction industry, with 20.7% of all construction businesses being impacted by the current skills shortages.

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electrician training courses - learn to be an electrician online

I began training at Access 18 months ago, studying the Essential Electrics course. I found the online training useful because I was living abroad at the time. I would watch the videos back and often at double speed to help improve my own efficiency! The webinars were the reason why I chose Access Training over other providers. Some of the content was of a slower pace but watching them at double speed allowed me to skip the chatter and non crucial information. I found the revision courses really useful online and appreciated that they were split up into topic areas.

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Are you thinking about becoming a carpenter? It's an incredibly skilled trade with a variety of financial, physical and intellectual rewards. So, we don't blame you if you're wanting to be a part of this exciting and progressive trade. 

To be a carpenter, you'll need a variety of skills to ensure that you can do the job to the best of your ability. In this blog, we'll run through the top carpentry skills you should have to pursue a successful career as a carpenter.

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If you'd like to become an electrician, it's important to identify your skills and whether you'd be a good fit for the job role. To help you figure this out, we've put together this handy blog of the skills it would be helpful to have as an electrician.

Whilst it's vital that electricians have the right qualifications, it's also important to have a range of skills related to your personality. The role of an electrician is equally about social interaction and common sense as much as it is about technical, subject-specific skills.

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A tradesman working on scaffolding

Whether you're a newly qualified tradesman or if you've been in the trades for years, there's no harm in brushing up on your skills. After all, you want to ensure that you do your job to the best of your ability for your customers!

So, what qualities and skills are needed to be a 'good' tradesman? In this blog, we've put together 5 key qualities that we believe make a tradesman stand out from the crowd:

  1. Highly punctual and reliable
  2. Strong communication skills
  3. Comfortable working in a team
  4. Up to date with industry knowledge and regulations
  5. Resilient

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Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in the UK from Monday 15th May - Sunday 21st May. To raise awareness about mental health issues in the trades, Ironmongery Direct submit a yearly report in collaboration with the mental health charity, Mind, to reveal important and shocking statistics about mental health in the trade industry. 

In this blog, we'll break down the key findings of their insightful report in an attempt to make mental health support more accessible to our students in the trade industry.

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There's nothing quite like coming home and feeling proud of the work you've done for the day. For most tradesmen, this is a daily occurrence! According to multiple studies conducted over the years, workers in the skilled trades tend to have higher levels of job satisfaction in comparison to others. 

In this blog, we'll take a look at why job satisfaction is so high for workers in the skilled trades. From builders and plumbers to electricians and gas engineers, there are many reasons for all tradesmen to be proud of what they do. 

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renewable energy jobs 

If you're looking for jobs in renewable energy, we've compiled a list of tips and tricks to land you a perfect role. You will be directly contributing to the production of environmentally-friendly energy sources in no time.

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