http://blog.olci.info Blog Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:23:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Career opportunities from our industry contacts Our industry contacts often ask us to help fill their current job vacancies. Learners who would like to join a company can use our Job Support Service to receive vacancies when they appear, as well as advice on finding jobs*. Vacancies available We are working ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/11/career-opportunities-from-our-industry-contacts/ Many students train with us because they want to set up their own business whilst others want to join a company. Whichever path is preferred, you could benefit from our support. Former OLCI student Steven Flower decided he wanted his own business. Now, just 18 months after he passed his Become ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/03/building-a-successful-business-after-getting-qualified/ In this issue Paul, an electrical tutor at our Leeds centre, shares some valuable advice for practical assessments and working on site. Name: Paul Dexter Centre: Leeds Years in the industry: 34 What did you do prior to becoming an electrical tutor? I initially completed an indentured electrical craft / technician’s apprenticeship in the mining ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/03/talk-to-a-tutor-3/ EAL Domestic Electrical Installer incl. Part P Certificate Students who successfully complete this course package will be awarded the EAL Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers (including Part P) qualification. Benefits of taking this course It’s for those in the allied trades who want to carry out domestic electrical work*, be certified ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/03/course-in-focus/ Plumbing and Gas discounts If you’re an OLCI plumbing or gas student  then you can claim a discount card at PTS, one of the UK’s largest plumbing and heating suppliers. If you haven’t got a discount card already then please call OLCI Student Services on 020 7430 8447. To find your ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/03/discounts/ The PFA support professional footballers from all levels. Their advice can help players make a smooth transition into a new job when their playing careers end. To help footballers prepare for their futures, we’ve created a trade skills programme. Here current and former players can gain useful practical skills in the ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/03/olci-team-up-with-the-professional-footballers-association-the-pfa/ Become a follower of OLCI on Facebook and you can get access to special offers, course updates, competitions and news. During March and April we’re hoping to share with our followers some useful ways for tradespeople to make money, and give out some practical tips on starting a business or finding ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/03/olci-offers-and-news-are-now-on-facebook/ Name: Tommy Crookson Centre: Livingston Years with OLCI: 3 What did you do prior to becoming a plumbing and gas tutor? When I left school in 1978 I started working in the family plumbing business and continued working there up until about 4 years ago. What practical tips do you have for a plumber or ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/02/talk-to-a-tutor-2/ Have you got your PTS discount card? PTS (Plumbing Trade Supplies) can supply you with bathroom, heating, plumbing and renewable energy products, and genuine spares. If you haven’t got a discount card, please call us on 0207 430 8447. http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/02/pts-discounts-3/ As some of you may know, in 2010 the construction training provider Access 2 Trade Careers went into administration. Fortunately we stepped in and allowed the students who’d enrolled using Barclays Finance to continue their training with us. These people are now OLCI students just as much as everyone else ... http://blog.olci.info/index.php/2011/02/how-olci-stepped-in-for-stranded-students/