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Unite’s Latest Move Against BESNA
Monday, February 6th, 2012Unite, the second largest union in the UK, has reported a number of large contractors based on claims that they are "acting in an anti-competitive way to drive down the pay and conditions of their wor
Water Bills Increase 5.7%
Friday, February 3rd, 2012UK consumers are set to pay an average 5.6% extra for their water bills in 2012-13 due to increases introduced by regulatory board Ofwat. The increase, which is based on a rise in the Retail Price Ind
Reasons Not to Pour Fats, Oils and Greases Down the Sink
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012The poor disposal of fats, oils and greases (FOG) is an issue seldom raised in society today, but ignoring such concerns can have damaging effects. Here are some reasons why poor disposal of FOG i
How Do Immersion Heaters Work?
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012As we head into what the newspapers are billing to be this year's “big freeze”, it would be hard to get out of bed without the invigorating prospect of a hot shower. But how is our water heated?
NAPIT 2012 Price Freeze
Monday, January 30th, 2012Last week, the National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) announced a price freeze on all registration, certification, inspection and training fees for another year. Among th
How do Open Vent Boilers Work?
Friday, January 27th, 2012This is the last in a series of "how does a boiler work" visit the blog section to see our other posts here. REMEMBER only Gas Safe registered fitters can legally work on any appliances that involv
Plumbing Courses Trainee Becomes a Honorary Member of DIY SOS
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012At RF Training we love finding out about how our trainees are getting on with their new careers. Which is why we were delighted to find out that Giles Tennick, a plumbing courses trainee from our Ath
Why Britain’s Plumbers Are Always in Demand
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012No sooner has Britain's shortage of plumbers been plugged than the Australians have started trying to recruit them, which once again drain’s the industry of workmen. But we all know when there is
Plumbers wanted… in the Antarctic?
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Becoming a plumber can now get you more job opportunities than some may think. Jobs are available both nationally and internationally for fully qualified plumbers, electricians and gas fitters as thes
The Importance of Gas Safe Training
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012Having the right training is imperative for a career in the gas fitting trade and without the right expertise and qualifications, you could put both customers and yourself at risk. This week, a Mil
How Does a System Boiler Work
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012This post continues where we last left off looking at how a system boiler works, which can be found here: How does a boiler work What is a combination Boiler System Boilers are just a small a
New Years Round up of 2011 from RF Training
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011We Hope You All Had a Merry Christmas & Wish You a Very Happy New Year A lot has happened this year at RF Training and we thought you might like a roundup of all the big changes. We also wa
What is a Combination “Combi” Boiler?
Friday, December 23rd, 2011As part of a series of blog posts on some of the important aspects of the gas safe courses, you will learn what a boiler is and understand the different types of boiler and how they are used. This P
How Does a Boiler Work – Gas Safe Courses
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011If you are considering to train to be a gas fitter an integral part of your training will be to understand how a boiler works. The boiler is the most important part of any household as it heats water
Women hit by unemployment – is it worth considering a move into plumbing, electrics or gas
Monday, December 19th, 2011Recent figures have been released indicating that a high number of women will be unemployed or made redundant in the next year due to a number of different factors. The construction industry, how
How to Check a Plug / re-wire a plug
Thursday, December 15th, 2011During the Electrical course you will carry out a wide range of tasks that you will face once you have completed your electrical course. Some of them simple; such as rewiring a plug, others can be mor
Beer in the Sink – When Plumbing goes wrong?
Thursday, December 8th, 2011A woman in Norway has literally struck liquid gold, finding beer coming out of her water taps – a dream I’m sure for many. “I thought I was in heaven” said Ms Gundersen of Kristiansund, west N
Free Plumbing Courses Taster Session Tomorrow
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011If you are looking to change career this Christmas and are interested in becoming a plumber RF Training are offering a unique chance to come to the centres and try it for yourself. Our Birmingham P
Private Sector Pension Options – Self Employed Person(s)
Friday, December 2nd, 2011In light of the recent public-sector strike, regardless of your stance on the issue, the importance of a reliable pension plan has never been more apparent. Here we explore the main options, extraneou
What are Solar PV Panels and How Do they Work?
Thursday, December 1st, 2011With our introduction of the Logic Solar PV training course we thought we would give some information about what Solar PV is and how it can be used: Solar PV panels use the sun’s light energy to
UK Governments Autumn Statement brings good news for Small Businesses
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Yesterday the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced a number of initiatives to stimulate the growth of small to medium sized businesses by getting “credit flowing” and Britain bui
How Will the New Proposals by the Government Affect Those on Plumbing, Gas and Electrical Courses?
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Earlier this week the UK Government made the decision to invest in house building initiatives, to stimulate growth in this sector and address the lack of housing in the UK. Building more homes
Keep Warm this Winter with our Energy Saving Tips
Thursday, November 24th, 2011With rising fuel prices and another cold winter on its way it is important you keep warm this winter, we have some simple winter warming tips that you can use to save on the pennies and prevent bigg
Sparkle not spark this Christmas with electrical safety tips
Monday, November 14th, 2011Everyone wants their Christmas tree to sparkle but nobody wants to see sparks. It’s that time of year again when you dig into the attic or garage to get out the Christmas tree and decorations. We
How to repair a leaking pipe just got easier
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011We recently wrote a blog post on how to repair a leaking pipe it is now apparent that this process may have just got a little bit easier thanks to a Scottish plumber. Ross Dickinson has invented th
Plumbing Courses trainees looking forward to the rest of their training
Friday, November 4th, 2011Two weeks into their training some of our plumbing courses trainees have provided us with some feedback on how their course is going. James, Caroline, Luke and Chris all started the 6189 plumbing cour
Recently Qualified Plumbing Course Trainee Looking Forward to New Career!
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011James Aubrey became a qualified plumber on 27th October after completing his 6189 Plumbing Diploma and Part P scheme. He also completed our free new start support training to help him find a job and
UKs Vocational Courses Win Gold at World Skills London 2011
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011Vocational training Trainees from all over the world came to London last month to compete in the World Skills games with the UK winning a number of medals. Also dubbed the “Skills Olympics” the 4
Npower hit with £2 million Fine
Monday, October 31st, 2011Npower, one of the UKs big six energy firms, have been handed a £2 million fine for breaching customer complaint regulations. An investigation found Npower had failed to record, not only, all of
What is a Megger Tester – Electrician Training Tips
Friday, October 28th, 2011You may have seen on our site that we offer a Megger test worth over £100 free with our full time electrician training course. The question some of you may have to this is “what is a Megger test a
Start Your Training Now and Get Qualified by Christmas
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011Start the New Year With a New Career If you sign up for one our courses today you could be fully trained and ready to start your new career by Christmas! Our Intensive courses at both of our bespok
How To Bleed A Radiator – Prepare For Winter
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011As the winter is swiftly approaching, the weathermen have predicted the UK is set for another arctic winter. The severe weather seen late last year and early this year is due for a comeback with temp
How does the wholesale price of gas affect household energy bills?
Monday, October 17th, 2011At RF Training we train plumbers, electricians and gas fitters; as such we have to keep on top of the current news in these areas as they may affect our trainees and their customers. Recently, ener
Welcome to electrician training groups 14EB a & b
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011We are always happy to see people come to the centres and start their new careers with us. We also like to check in from time to time to see how the trainees are getting on throughout their course.
Plumbing Courses – How to Repair a Leaking Pipe
Thursday, September 29th, 2011Our plumbing courses contain a variety of different modules which are designed to give you the theoretical and practical knowledge to start a new career as a plumber. A common problem plumbers may
Electrician Training – What is an RCD?
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011Here at RF Training during your electrician training you will cover a variety of different tasks and processes vital to you starting a new career. One of these is what an RCD is and how it is used.
£3.7 Billion spent fixing “cowboy traders” Plumbing and Building Work
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011In the last five years 6.2 million people in the UK have used “cowboy traders” to complete work and have suffered the consequences. It has been recently reported that a whopping £3.7 billion h
NICEIC Competent Persons Scheme
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011As part of our ongoing blog series about competent persons schemes RF Training take a look at the NICEIC and it's role as an Electrical competent persons scheme. The National Inspection Council for
Gas Safety Week – What Homeowners Can Do & Can’t Do with Gas Appliances
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011In support of Gas Safety week we have already talked about the implications of homeowners keeping their appliances gas safe and looking out for carbon monoxide risks. Now we will look at what Gas Saf
Gas Safety Week – Important Home Safety Tips
Monday, September 12th, 2011Gas Safety Week, set up by the Gas Safe Register as a new annual event has launched today to help raise awareness of Gas Safety throughout the UK. The event which is taking place in various locatio
Change Your Career When You Want To With Part Time Plumbing Courses, Electrical and Gas Courses
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011We realise that many of our trainees want to start a successful career as a plumber, electrician or gas installer as soon as possible, although life can get in the way! As such we are now very
We have now increased our Plumbing Course Range Giving You More Career Choices
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011There has been a lot going on here at RF Training this year with the introduction of the new Plumbing NVQ Level 2 Diploma and as such we have now introduced some new courses to give you a better choic
Cuts in School Careers Services ‘Potentially Damaging’, Warn Experts
Monday, September 5th, 2011As a training provider to people of all ages and abilities we see a number of new school leavers who like to explore their options but have little idea what career path would suit them and the best pa
Gas Safety Week Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011The Gas Safe Registers first “Gas Safety Week” is coming September 12th and is a going to be a great way to let the public know the importance of being Gas Safe and using Gas Safe registered engin
The Benefits of Joining a Competent Persons Scheme
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011In our previous Blog post we gave a general definition of what a competent person’s scheme is and the types of organisations that offer these. In this blog post we will look deeper at the benefits
What is the Competent Persons Scheme?
Thursday, July 28th, 2011The Competent Persons Scheme is an umbrella word that is used in the Plumbing, Electrical and Gas industries to describe a membership trade body. These Competent Persons Schemes vary depending upon t
Can vocational courses such as plumbing training offer a better experience than traditional courses?
Thursday, July 7th, 2011In the current economic climate it is now more difficult than ever to gain meaningful employment as the job market requires experience and proof that you can apply skills. Vocational courses, such
Footballer Chooses To Complete Plumbing Course
Monday, July 4th, 2011As was reported two weeks ago there was much discussion about then Brechin City Striker Rory McAllister who was urged by his manager to complete his plumbing course before deciding to move into full t
Use of Qualified Plumber’s Recommended by Insurance Company
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011A leading provider of home emergency insurance has advised the best course of practice when dealing with home plumbing issues is to call out a fully qualified plumber. Homeserve Membership Limited
Electrician training students need to be aware of asbestos dangers
Monday, June 27th, 2011A widow of an electrician who died due to exposure to asbestos has called for young electrician training students to never forget the dangers asbestos poses. Electrician Mick Adkins died from mesot
What are expected of landlords when they let a property and how our courses can save them money?
Friday, June 24th, 2011Landlords, or letting agents acting on the landlord’s behalf, have a legal obligation to ensure that rental accommodation is completely safe for tenants. This is set out through several laws which
Vocational courses in schools criticised in new Ofsted report
Thursday, June 16th, 2011The standard of vocational courses currently taught in UK secondary schools is not satisfactory, according to a new Ofsted report entitled 'Economics, Business and Enterprise Education'. Ofsted's m
Training Courses for Women Rising in Popularity
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011In recent months, colleges and training providers have reported a significant growth in the take-up of vocational courses. The most popular vocational courses have proven to be the traditional trades
The NICEIC urge the DCLG to consider proposed changes to the Part P Electrical Building Regulations Carefully
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011The Part P electrical building regulations are currently under review by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), which launched the original legislation in 2005. The NICEIC is l
Footballer Told to Keep Up Plumbing Training Before Considering Move
Friday, June 10th, 2011Brechin City Striker Rory McAllister has been advised to complete his plumbing training before moving to another club. Brechin City manager John Sheran has told STV sport that he feels that McAllis
Plumbers ‘tax amnesty’ window set to close in a week
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011Plumbers, along with heating engineers and gas fitters, have today been issued with a reminder from HMRC that they only have a week left to take advantage of the Plumbers Tax Safe Plan (PTSP) initiati
BS7671 iee Wiring Regulations changes colour in 2012
Friday, May 13th, 2011Those in the electrical community may already be aware of the 17th edition wiring regulations (known by many as the red book). The red book is soon to be no more as although the BS7671 iee wiring r
Will the New Welsh Building Regulations Benefit Plumbing Training throughout the UK?
Monday, May 9th, 2011The new changes in Welsh building legislation are set to bring in more work for plumbers throughout Wales; this is promising news for those undertaking plumbing training as this may spread throughout
Electrician Training Centre Relocates to Brand New Space
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011To satisfy the overwhelming demand for our bespoke electrician training course we have now opened our new electrician training facility in Birmingham. The centre can now accommodate more trainees
Electrician Training Proves Most Popular Training for Women
Monday, April 18th, 2011Research released by the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) revealed that there is a huge leaning towards women looking to take on a trade over a profession.
Plumbing Courses Trainees Made Aware of HM Revenue & Customs Plans
Friday, April 15th, 2011Trainees currently undertaking plumbing courses should be aware of the plans HM Revenue & Customs have for those who fail to declare the full extent of their income by the end of the tax amnesty.
Plumbing Training Should Be More Appealing to Students Than University
Thursday, April 14th, 2011After writing a number of times of the increasing debts university students will have once they have completed their degree further information has been released on the employability of students aft
Plumbing Courses Trainees Job Prospects Improving Further
Thursday, April 7th, 2011The global construction industry is expected to improve dramatically in the next decade with the plumbing industry at the forefront of this boom. This shows further promise for those currently undert
Plumbing Courses Trainees receive a boost as New Homes Bonus Funding is received by local councils.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011Councils have received government payments of up to £4m for the first year of the New Homes Bonus Scheme. The scheme was set up to encourage local councils to allow new homes to be built in their
Plumbing Courses in London Coming Soon – Training Centre Opening to Offer Electrician, Gas & Plumbing Courses
Friday, April 1st, 2011RF Training is proud to announce the opening of a London based training centre in 2011. Our new state of the art facility comes on the back of huge demand for RF training courses in the capital
Budget Highlights for Tradesmen and Trainees
Friday, March 25th, 2011George Osbourne this week announced the 2011 budget and his plans for the economy in the coming years. So how does this affect the self employed tradesmen working today, and how will it affect traine
What are Boiler Efficiency Ratings? SEDBUK Explained
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011Many of you may have seen the image on the left either on your own boiler or whilst out shopping for a new boiler. This is the SEDBUK scale of energy efficiency – which measures the level of boiler
New Start Support begins with success!
Monday, March 21st, 2011We’ve just completed our first New Start Support in Manchester and the feedback has been excellent! Our first group of trainees were an interesting mix; from people just about to make th
Warm Front Grants Will Increase Demand For Relevant Plumbing Training
Friday, March 4th, 2011The UK governments Warm Front grants scheme is expected to increase the demand for people who have taken relevant plumbing training or gas courses. The Warm Front grants have been introduced by the
How Can Electrician Training Help Youth Unemployment Figures?
Friday, March 4th, 2011Figures released recently by the Office for National Statistics have shown that unemployment is still on the rise. The worst hit is 16-24 year olds, who have seen a sharp increase in unemployment rate
Catch-Up with Plumbing Training Group – PA 02
Friday, February 25th, 2011Plumbing Training Group PA 02 have just passed the two week mark on their plumbing training course and we catch up with some of them to find out how they have got on. Pauline Bowers from Preston jo
Electrical Training – Inspecting and Testing Students Continue 100% Pass Rate
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Electrical training groups have been enjoying their success after completing the newly introduced 5 day 2392 electrical training course. This electrical training has so far resulted in 100% of our
Gas Safety – BBC to Raise Awareness of Boiler Safety
Monday, February 14th, 2011BBC One Soap EastEnders is to combat the issue of boiler protection and gas safety this week, with the show delving into the problems of not getting your boiler repaired or checked for gas safety on a
Vocational Plumbing Courses Are Changing
Thursday, February 10th, 2011The new QCF award scheme is expected to revolutionise the way vocational plumbing courses throughout the UK are taught, providing their graduates with more skills and training relevant to the demand
Business Start Up – Introducing New Start Support
Friday, February 4th, 2011NEW START SUPPORT is RF Training's latest addition to its Electrician, Plumbing and Gas Fitting courses to help you go it alone with a business start up. Headed up by Maria Truman, RF Training l
Andy Fitz Sawyer – Flexible Electrical Course Trainee
Thursday, January 20th, 2011At RF Training there are many ways in which we can help you obtain the skills and experience you require. Take Andy Fitz Sawyer, from a mechanical background, he came to RF Training seeking to do
Electrical Training – Group 16EB
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Group 16EB is currently in practical work bay installation week. During this electrical training week 16EB are learning how to install new circuits using a number of installation methods as per
Intensive Electrician Course Welcomes New Trainees
Thursday, January 20th, 2011RF Training welcomes Group 01EB onto the intensive electrician course. Group 01EB all come from varying backgrounds. Some of the trainees have also chosen to change their career and begin the e
Changing Career With Our Electrical Course – William Heaney
Thursday, January 20th, 2011It’s never too late to think about changing your career as our latest electrical course trainee William Heaney has found out. Will Heaney aged 57 decided to change his career path as a lorry
Dave Murphy, Brentford: Birmingham intensive electrical course trainee.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011RF Training is pleased to Welcome Dave Murphy from Brentford. He is pictured in his first week wiring circuits to the 17th edition wiring regulations BS7671. Trainer Paul added "Dave has a
Plumbers Prosecuted for Illegal Gas Work
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011In order to avoid hefty legal bills, and save lives, it is important for any plumber who wants to work with gas appliances, such as installing boilers, to be a Gas Safe registered engineer. Som
Green Deal Creates Demand for Heating Engineers
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010The demand for trusted heating engineers and fitters is set to begin rising in 2011 as the coalition government’s Green Deal is put in place. This is good news for anyone wanting to become a heati
Boiler Breakdown causes biggest disruption in the UK could aid the rogue trader
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010Our plumbing and gas courses teach how to install, repair and maintain boilers an essential tool as can be seen below it is something every homeowner has and may breakdown from time to time. A re
Legionella bacteria forces school closure.
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010PUPILS at a Scottish school were sent home after a legionella bacteria outbreak was found in the water system. The School has remained closed for the rest of the week while decontamination of the le
DIY mistakes costly to the British public.
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010This is Money reports that DIY mistakes have cost the general public £235m over the last 12 months according to research by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks. "One in ten people have forked out up
Electrician prosecuted for fitting homes with illegal supplies
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010The Haringey Independent are reporting that a a COWBOY electrician from London who fitted more than 1,500 homes with an illegal supply has escaped jail today. The electrician was found to have
Construction and Trade Industry Expected to see Improvements in Health & Safety
Friday, October 1st, 2010The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has signed an agreement with the Building Control Alliance (BCA), in a proposal to work more closely to improve health and safety standards in the construction
Risk Assessment Guide for Deadly Arc Flash
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010Electric arc flash is widespread in most industrial situations. It is a problem easily ignored by many since most people do not know how to measure and manage this hazard. There has to be some
Gas Safe Register Warns Landlords
Monday, September 27th, 2010Landlords are being warned for not following gas safety regulations. Two landlords were fined £8,300 as one of them replaced a boiler at one of his property without showing proof of annual gas safe
Moving Forward with Vocational Training
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010The managing director of EMTA Awards Limited (EAL), Ann Watson has reported that the increase of university fees will lead many to consider applying for vocational training. She stated: ‘Univer
The Purpose of Fast Track Plumbing Courses
Monday, September 20th, 2010Getting into any kind of fast track plumbing courses can be quite a challenge as choosing the right one can determine your future. A person's choice may be affected if he is looking for companie
Heating Engineer Courses – Starting a new career
Thursday, September 16th, 2010There is a growth of heating engineering jobs more than ever before and many people today would consider starting a career in such a field. Something you need to think about before making such an i
Legionnaires’ Disease Enters Birmingham
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010A serious but not a common disease, Legionnaires ‘disease is a type of pneumonia. During a meeting of American legion in 1976, there was a severe pneumonia spreading amongst them, as a result
Be Successful only through assured Locksmith Training Courses
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010To become a locksmith you need to take some time to think. With the lack of any regulation, legislation and recognised qualifications within the locksmith industry. Assured locksmith training co
Electrical Firms Environmentally Friendly
Monday, September 13th, 2010It seems that electrical service providers are taking their environmental responsibilities with great care when it comes to recycling WEEE. This is clearly understood according to latest researc
Plumbing can Save the Environment
Monday, September 13th, 2010As we can see the current situation of the environment getting worsened. It is a time where people would like to know what can be done to help the environment. Recently the World Plumbing Coun
Free Plumbing Course Trial Workshops
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010Would be plumbers are being offering the chance to undertake a free plumbing training workshop at RF Trainings Birmingham Plumbing Centre. Plumbing experience workshops have been designed for pe
Electrician Fined for Part P breach
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010Electrician and bathroom fitter prosecuted for breach of Part P of the Building Regulations An electrician in Newcastle and a bathroom fitter from the Bath and Somerset area are the first to b
Impove your Employability Prospect with Gas Engineering Courses
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010It is a very difficult time for those without a qualifications to make a choice in which career they would like to go into as some sectors are going through countless job losses. Many wanting to
Competent Person Schemes and Why should you Join one
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010What is a Competent Person Scheme Competent person schemes were introduced by the Government to allow individuals and enterprises to self-certify that their work complies with the Buil
Part P Explained
Monday, September 6th, 2010The Building Regulations are managed by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Part P is an amendment of the Building Regulations introduced by the government, effective f
How to avoid cowboy electricians
Monday, September 6th, 2010Electrical work can be both difficult and dangerous - which is why it’s always wise to consult an expert. But how do you know that you’re getting in touch with the right person? With rogue
Booming Population
Monday, September 6th, 2010The UK will overtake Germany and France to become the largest country in the European Union with 77m people, it said. Populations across the EU are set to see a decline as deaths overtake bir
Why become a plumber?
Monday, September 6th, 2010Why becoming a plumber is a good idea? The current economy is in downfall and a lot of people are losing their jobs as a result of recession. Many people are finding it hard to get a job and f
Group EB09 take part in electrical installation and testing
Monday, September 6th, 2010Electrical Group EB09 week 4 practical Candidates are on wk4 practical undertaking electrical installation and testing. Each candidate has their own installation bay which they will complete
Group EB08B complete the intensive electrical course
Monday, September 6th, 2010Electrical group EB08B last day RF training waves a fond farewell to another group of candidates who have successfully completed the 17th edition intensive electrical course. The candidates pi
Abid Rasul and Partner Rena visit our plumbing centre in hockley birmingham for a plumbing trial
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Abid Rasul and his partner Rena recently visited our plumbing centre in hockley, Birmingham, for our free course trial. The trial is great opportunity for those who are interested in pursuing a car
Simone Chester Plumbing Course Free Trial
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Recently Simone Chester made a quick visit to our plumbing course centre in Birmingham. Our free plumbing trial gave her a quick overview of what the plumbers working environment would
Phillip Ronan from Dublin visiting our Birmingham plumbing course centre
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Philip Ronan recently came to our Birmingham Course Centre for our free plumbing course trial. Philip was amazed to learn the hard work that a plumber has to put into the industry.
Group EB10 begin their training course
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Electrical Group EB10 First week RF training welcomes new starters on Intensive electrical course. This week a new group of candidates take the first step of embarking on thei
Deceitful locksmith will face four years in jail
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010At BBC's Rogue Traders programme locksmith Mark Makowski, 40 was exposed of his dishonesty to customers and will face four years in prison for overcharging them of more than hundreds of pounds.
City And Guilds – 17th Edition Successful Graduates
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010All candidates have successfully passed the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations Course which is a 5 day course for those who have not yet completed a Wiring Regulations training course or have gaine
Sean Hall and partner visit our plumbing course centre in Birmingham for a free trial
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Sean Hall and his partner had the opportunity to visit our plumbing course centre in Birmingham. This was a chance for them to get a quick taste of what the course has to offer. They were able t
Trader vetting scheme is unveiled in Northamptonshire
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Trading Standards in Northamptonshire have started a new scheme which allows consumers to check a website for trusted traders. "Buy with Confidence" helps people find a trader - such as a plumb
How to avoid cowboy plumbers
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Did you know that due to recent legalisation changes that for particular jobs undertaken which concern plumbing or heating, contractors must be part of a competent persons scheme to certify their
How to become a Locksmith
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010So you want to become a locksmith? There are a lot of options available with manual locks and many more new electrical locking systems out there. With these available at retail, for ever increasin
How to Become an Electrician
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Before learning how to become an electrician it is important to see how electricians play a very important role in society. Electricians are vital to public health and safety, with requirements i
What can you expect to earn as a fully qualified electrician?
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010If you are thinking of a career in the electrical field, one of the most common questions asked by electrical trainees is, “What can I expect to earn as an electrician?” The amount of money yo
How much can you expect to earn as plumber?
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010If you are thinking of retraining as a plumber, one of the most common questions most potential plumbers ask is; “How much can I expect to earn as a plumber?” - After all training as a plumb
When Corgi became Gas Safe
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010As of April 2009, Corgi was replaced by Gas Safe as the UK’s official gas safety regulatory body. The CORGI gas registration scheme was brought to an end due to a review of gas safety in 2006,
Graduates of Plumbing, Central Heating Design & Installation
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010The graduates from RF Training have completed the Plumbing, Central Heating, Design & Installation Course, which covers all aspects of domestic heating, plumbing, fault finding and mainten
Plumbing Skills Shortage in the UK
Friday, August 27th, 2010Thinking of a New Career as a Qualified Plumber? As the skills gap in the UK job market continues to grow, it is important to understand the factors that contribute to the shortage of skilled plu
RF Gains Preferred Supplier Status with the MoD
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010RF Training are proud to announce that following a rigorous selection process that Preferred Supplier Status has been granted with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). The Career Transition P
How To Become Gas Safe Registered
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Route 1 to becoming Gas Safe registered Category 1 Applicant BPEC – Domestic Gas Foundation Suitable for plumbers/ bathroom and kitchen fitters and individuals with a mechanical service
How to Become A Plumber
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Application process The traditional route to becoming a plumber in the UK is via an apprenticeship. With two years study at college and working for a plumbing firm you will progress towards NVQ
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