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18th Edition Wiring Regulations: Electrical industry response

By 1st July 2018, the 18th Edition of BS 7671 is expected to be released and available for purchase. But before that can happen, the committee still have to review hundreds of comments received and make changes, all before the final sign off. The lengthy process has allowed IET members in the electrical industry to […]

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We have refurbished our Experience Course facilities

Part of what makes Electrician Courses 4U so different from other training centres is our unique Experience Course. It is a state of the art area which encompasses 3 large, purpose built flats for our customers to put their new skills to use in. Within the week, you have the opportunity to shape the course […]

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The truth about the environmental damages from electric cars

The government wants to all cars to be zero emissions by 2050, and is offering grants to help entice more motorists to choose electric and hybrid cars instead of petrol and diesel. However, are electric cars really as green as they say and are they really zero emissions? Does the process of building an electric […]

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Case Study: Vimal

If you’re looking for a career change, skilled trades can offer some lucrative benefits. You have the opportunity to work for yourself, build a business and be your own boss, but you can also gain a flexible work schedule. One of our recent customers, Vimal, explained that he chose to train as an electrician “because […]

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All new cars to be electric or hybrid by 2040

In 2040, the government will be banning all new diesel and petrol cars, in favour of electric vehicles in order to improve air quality. Currently only 108,000 out of 31.7 million cars in the UK are plug in cars, with more than 70 models available, but that is set to change in the coming years. […]

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