Plumbing News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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