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Find out more about the key talking points from the Construction Industry Training Board’s 2026 Industry Training Picture Report.

As April marks Stress Awareness Month, find out more about how the construction industry is dealing with mental wellbeing, and what steps are being taken to improve support.

Find out more about the growing issue of tool theft in the UK, and the preventive steps that tradespeople can take to combat the problem.

From Royal Marine Commando to qualified electrician, find out how Scott planned for his new career through home-study learning and part-time training while serving in the Armed Forces.

Find out more about Level 2 electrical training and why this is the perfect starting point for businesses hiring newcomers to the industry.

With student loan debt once again a hot topic in the news, is a career in the trades a more appealing prospect than ever before?

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Looking for a kitchen fitting course? Whether it’s to fit your own kitchen, work on property development or for a career move, find out more about the Able Skills Kitchen Fitting Course.

Find out more about why a career in gas engineering should still be seen as an appealing pathway in 2026.

Learn more about the reasons why people choose Able Skills as their construction trades training provider

Learn more about the pathway to becoming a professional plumber in the UK, from training and qualifications to progression opportunities and current demand.

Find out more about learning plumbing by completing a flexible weekend training course with Able Skills.