Article from The Mirror, April 2009:

"It’s tougher than ever to land a job – so we’re giving away the chance to get the skills that pay the bills, without having to cough up for a course.

We’re teamed up with Budget Van Insurance to help one lucky reader get a head start with £6,000 worth of training to become an electrician.

So whether you’ve been made redundant and want a fresh start, you’re a school-leaver waiting for a lucky break or you fancy a change of direction, this could be your chance to commence a new career.

The right qualifications and training are vital to finding a job and with our “Become an Electrician” course you can get the latest skills and know-how you will need to make your new vocation a success.

Despite these though times there’s a shortfall of  trained and qualified electricians – it’s not just a job that an unemployed old banker can do. Read more »

Article from The Daily Star, April 2009:

"Regulations for those working in building and construction, especially those for electrical and gas installations are changing all the time.

To stay abreast of all the new changes, plus any legislation that is introduced, it’s vital that staff are trained and assessed.

Recently, in the gas engineering and installation sector, changes were introduced via the new Gas Safe Register which has replaced the old CORGI scheme and requires anyone working as a gas engineer to be registered with the new scheme.

Qualifications for trainee gas service technicians include the City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance. A number of training providers offer training and assessment for those working towards registration, while some companies offer apprenticeship schemes in a range of technical and gas engineering roles. Read more »

Article from The Sun, August 2008:

"OLCI Construction Training offers top quality training at affordable prices at state-of-the-art centres across Britain.

Whether you are interested in learning a new trade as a plumber, electrician or gas engineer, there is a great choice of practical skills. Plus there are other construction skills on offer such as bricklaying, plastering and tiling.

OLCI Construction Training courses prepare you for industry-recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds, EAL, ACS and NVQ. The quality of courses is widely acknowledged and OLCI Construction Training is recognised by a range of eminent accrediting bodies.

Courses have the support of expert tutors and can be done by email, phone or post and at practical workshops/sessions.

And you can learn at your own pace with dates and times to suit your current job and family commitments, including some weekends. There are no waiting lists or term start dates and you can begin your theory modules as soon as you enrol – which enables you to start profiting from your new skills sooner. Read more »

Article from The Sun, May 2008:

"Build a new career with OLCI Construction Training – it offers top quality training at affordable prices at state-of-the-art centres across Britain. Whether you are interested in learning a new trade as a plumber, electrician or gas engineer, it can give you a great choice of practical skills.

Plus there are other construction skills on offer such as bricklaying, plastering and tiling. OLCI Construction Training Courses prepare you for industry-recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds, EAL, ACS and NVQ.

The quality of courses is widely acknowledged and OLCI Construction Training is recognised by a rage of eminent accrediting bodies.

Courses have the support of expert tutors and can be done by email, phone or post and at practical workshops/sessions. You can learn at your own pace with dates and times to suit your current job and family commitments, including some weekends. Read more »