Ireland is set to train a new generation of repair technicians to prevent thousands of tonnes of electrical appliances going to waste. An industry-wide drive to extend the lives of white goods has been fast-tracked to combat a major national shortage of electrical repair experts. The free training course, beginning in September, will be run with the support of Louth Meath Education and Training Board in a centre in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. “It helps address a skill that is vital to ensuring we can keep householders’ electrical goods in circulation for longer. The Circular Economy Skills Initiative course is free of charge and those interested in participating can apply at fit.ie/circular-economy-skills-initiative.

Source: Irish Independent July 18, 2021 21:33 UTC