The Plumbing & Construction College Facilities

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House builder Taylor Wimpey has seen ‘continued stability’ in the UK housing market since April, the firm announced today. Order books stand at £971 million up 73 per cent from its 2008 year end figure of £562 million, which the firm said ‘represents good progress in current market conditions’. In a trading statement to the stock exchange today the firm said: “We have been encouraged by the ongoing stability in the housing market, but remain cautious with regard to the prospects of the wider economy and in particular, the potential rising of unemployment. “We will retain focus our focus particularly on cost reduction until the profile of any recovery becomes clearer.” The firm said it would look to increase the number of outlet openings during the second half of the year if current market stability is sustained. It added: “Whilst we remain cautious on land buying, opportunities are starting to emerge to purchase good quality land at prices that should be value creating for Taylor Wimpey.” It currently operates from 337 outlets down slightly on 386 at the end of December 2008. Taylor Wimpey said: “We have strengthened our financial position significantly during the first half of 2009, having agreed the restructuring of our debt facilities and successfully completed our Placing and Open Offer to raise net proceeds of £510 million.” Taylor Wimpey said that stability in the US ‘gives cause for optimism’ but the Spanish market continues to be weak and its planned exit from the Gibraltar market remains on course.   The firm will announce its half year results for the six months ending 30 June 2009 on 5 August 2009. (c) Construction News Plus

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Almost 900 construction workers at the Lindsey oil refinery in Lincolnshire have been sacked, after taking unofficial strike action. Last week, around 1,200 workers walked out in a dispute over 51 redundancies at a new plant they were constructing next to the existing site. The strikers claimed Total, which owns the refinery, had broken an agreement not to axe any jobs. However, the French company denies this claim, and said the cuts were necessary because part of the project had been completed. In a statement, the firm said: "Total can confirm, with regret, that our contractors have now started the process of ending the current employment contracts for their workforce on the HDS-3 construction project. "Total repeatedly sought to encourage the workforce to return to work so that proper negotiations can take place. "This is in line with the union and industry agreed process that negotiations over illegal strikes cannot commence until the workforce has returned to work." A protest group has gathered outside the Lindsey refinery, according to the BBC. A Unite spokesman said: "We are extremely concerned about the ramifications of the employers' actions. "We are urging all parties to get back around the negotiating table to resolve this situation." GMB general secretary Paul Kenney said: "Total have not tried to resolve this dispute, they sought to escalate it and they have sought to victimise people. "I'm appealing to Total to actually come to the table and help the unions resolve it." The unofficial strike at Lindsey had spread to several other plants: Drax and Eggborough in Yorkshire; Ratcliffe in Nottinghamshire; Saltend refinery, near Hull; BOC oxygen plant at Scunthorpe; Fiddlers Ferry in Cheshire; and Aberthaw in south Wales. Text messages are reportedly being sent to other workers around the country, encourage them to come out on strike in sympathy with the sacked workers, according to the BBC.

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The Plumbing & Construction College Facilities

The Plumbing & Construction College has many facilities to help with your training and studying at the centre, as well as providing facilities to make the experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Below are details of the facilities at the college;

The Plumbing Workshop

Our Professional Plumbing workshop is designed to mirror an on-site situation. The workshop is designed to hold a maximum of 8 students. This ensures an excellent Tutor to Student ratio, meaning you will get close tuition on all aspects of the course.

Our teaching delivery ensures the course is available to all, regardless of gender, ability or previous experience.

Courses range from 1 day DIY courses through to 26 week courses. Each course is run on either a weekday or over weekends. Flexible arrangements can be made to integrate the duration of a training programme into your work / holiday schedule.

It is essential you bring suitable working clothes or overalls and steel toe cap safety shoes. All other PPE is provided by the centre and must be worn when applicable.

The Electrical Training Workshop

Our Electrical workshop is designed to ensure you have the range of components and situations you would find on-site. The workshop is designed to hold a maximum of 6 students.

Courses range from 2 day introduction courses through to 2 week courses. Each course is run on either a weekday or over weekends. Flexible arrangements can be made.

It is essential you bring suitable working clothes or overalls and steel toe cap safety shoes. All other PPE is provided by the centre and must be worn when applicable.

Gas Training Workshop

Our Gas workshop is designed to ensure you have the range of components and situations you would find on-site. The workshop is designed to hold a maximum of 6 students.

Courses range from 2 day add-on courses through to 30 week courses. Each course is run on either a weekday or over weekends. Flexible arrangements can be made.

It is essential you bring suitable working clothes or overalls and steel toe cap safety shoes. All other PPE is provided by the centre and must be worn when applicable.

The Tiling & Maintenance Workshops

Our workshops are designed to ensure you have the range of situations you would find on-site. The workshop is designed to hold a maximum of 8 students.

Each course is run on either a weekday or over weekends. Flexible arrangements can be made to work the training into your holiday/work requirements.

It is essential you bring suitable working clothes or overalls and steel toe cap safety shoes. All other PPE is provided by the centre and must be worn when applicable.

Computer Room Facilities

Our computer room has a range of the latest computer equipment. These computers are made available for students during lunch breaks and for a range of online exams. These computers all have a range of software and tools to help with your studying.

The room is well spaced meaning you can work in your own area without any interuptions.

Canteen and Social Area

Our kitchen is available to students throughout the day to make refreshments and relax during breaks. Free Tea and Coffee are provided throughout your course.

Although we are under the same non-smoking rules as all businesses, we understand that smokers don't want to get wet! We have a designated covered smoking area for students to use.

There is a local supermarket, cafe and chip shop to fill yourself up during lunch.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Unlike many other private training colleges, we offer the FULL 6129 Level 2 and we also able to put you through your City & Guilds NVQ Level 2. No Hidden costs, No Hidden extras.

Be Aware: 6022 / 6032 and 6128 are not plumbing qualifications. These are add-on courses, be careful only to follow the approved the City & Guilds route to a career in plumbing