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Builder faces jail time after misusing the NICEIC and Gas Safe logos

It’s important that homeowners know who they are letting into their home to carry out work. Over a third of people do not check for ID when letting a tradesperson work in their home, NICEIC claim, which is worrying when considering there have been more than 6 million people affected by unregistered tradespeople. Cowboy tradespeople […]

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Practical Electrical Training with EC4U

We specialise in practical electrical training here at Electrician Courses 4U. During your courses with us, we want to make sure you are receiving not only quality training, but realistic training to best prepare you for your new career in electrics. It’s important that anyone taking on an adult intensive course gets the right practical […]

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Case Study: Mike

Moving into a new career can be daunting, but with the right guidance and training, you can maximise on the benefits that a career in the skilled trades can offer you. Before starting his electrical training, Mike was making computer hardware, but when the company shut down, he decided to step into a new career. […]

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Case Study: Craig

Many of those taking electrical courses here at EC4U are after a career change. Craig recently completed our Domestic Electrician Package, coming to us from working in security and factory roles, “I just thought, right let’s do something I want to do, something I really enjoy.” With a practical background, Craig has always wanted to […]

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Are there enough charging points in the UK for the number of electric cars?

Electric vehicle owners are making a conscious decision to help reduce emissions, they are willing to pay more for electric and take up tax incentives, but what if there aren’t enough charging points to accommodate everyone? Rise in electric cars in the UK There are over 95,000 plug in electric cars and 4,500 plug in […]

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