The plumbing industry provides services mostly to construction, with clients ranging from industrial and commercial to retail and domestic. However, there are also opportunities to work outside of construction with the Government, education, and health services. Plumbers will usually work on projects involving heating and ventilation, hot and cold water supply, service and maintenance and water, sanitation and draining systems. The industry is subject to influence by technological changes, such as the introduction of new environmentally friendly processes. Most employees in this sector are either self-employed or work for small businesses.
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Gas Safety Week 2021 marks busy year for Eastleigh’s Gas Assessment Centre
The eleventh national campaign to raise awareness of gas safety took place last week and marks the end of a busy year at the Gas Assessment Centre (GAC) in Eastleigh where candidates qualify for both home and business ‘gas safe’ registration. Within the past 12 months the BPEC approved assessment centre has been restructured and expanded to accommodate an increased apprentice intake.
Counselling courses are ‘life-changing’ say HE Learners
Counselling is a continuously evolving career choice and the new DipHE Counselling Diploma qualifications at Eastleigh College are proving popular with learners looking to take their next steps towards this fulfilling and impactful career path. Diploma-qualified counsellors now have the option to top up their counselling diploma (DipHE) to a Bachelor degree with Eastleigh College.