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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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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