December 2019

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  1. Prison time for gas fitter!

    Prison time for gas fitter!

    Prison time for gas fitter!   Here at Able Skills we enjoy proving training to our students, Gas courses are some of our most popular type of training, today we will be talking about a news story surrounding this trade – An illegal gas fitter has been jailed after fitting a gas boiler despite being prohibited […]

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  2. Delayed repairs leading to huge water wastage!

    Delayed repairs leading to huge water wastage!

    Delayed plumbing repairs leading to huge water wastage!   A survey released by the WRAS or Water Regulations Advisory Scheme has aired some very interesting findings. Namely, 27% of Brits would wait over a week to fix a dripping tap – the equivalent of 168 litres of wasted water! This is an absolute massive waste […]

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  3. Home-Study Plumbing in 2020!

    Home-Study Plumbing in 2020!

    Home-Study Plumbing in 2020!   Here at Able Skills we know that not everybody has the time on their hands to commit to a full-time course but are still interested in gaining some quality training. So we offer alternative training methods such as weekend training and courses such as our Home Study Level 2 Plumbing […]

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  4. Experienced Plumber? Come and gain an NVQ!

    Experienced Plumber? Come and gain an NVQ!

    Experienced Plumber? Come and gain an NVQ! We host a range of plumbing courses here at Able Skills – If you are already and experienced plumber but you have never achieved an NVQ then you are in the right place! We can help you to complete a National Vocational Qualification with the help of our […]

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  5. Gas problems this time of year...

    Gas problems this time of year...

    Gas problems this time of year!   In the news at the moment, as you know there are many problems in Scotland in terms of heating & gas – Thousands of people have been left without heating and or hot water. As it begins to get colder, similar issues could affect the rest of the […]

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  6. Students have changed their careers with Able Skills!

    Students have changed their careers with Able Skills!

    How students have changed their careers with Able Skills! Here at our training centre we teach a lot of students…Each of these individuals have their own reasons for getting involved. Whether that be that they are young and looking to start a career or they are looking for some DIY skills, gaining more advanced training […]

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  7. Get geared for a new career in Plumbing & Gas!

    Get geared for a new career in Plumbing & Gas!

    Get geared for a new career in Plumbing & Gas!   Considered taking on our City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing & Gas Course? This course combined both trades into one 11-week training scheme that will help you to achieve a Level 2 City & Guilds qualification in both.  The two trades are notoriously similar […]

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  8. Considering a career as a domestic electrician?

    Considering a career as a domestic electrician?

    Considering a career as a domestic electrician?   If you are looking to become a domestic electrician then you’re in luck we have just released some 2020 dates for our Domestic Electrical Part-P Package in both February & March! There are currently only 8-spaces so if you are seriously considering this course, get involved sooner than later, this course […]

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  9. Why Choose a Career in Gas Engineering?

    Why Choose a Career in Gas Engineering?

    Why Choose a Career in Gas Engineering? Here at Able Skills we teach a range of trades, one of which is Gas! Now, Gas courses are actually some of our most popular training courses but there is still a need for more students in this trade. Today we will be looking at a couple of […]

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  10. Get your 18th Edition sorted in the coming year!

    Get your 18th Edition sorted in the coming year!

    Get your 18th Edition sorted in the coming year!   Here at Able Skills, we run a large range of course in a multitude of trades. One of our most popular trades in electrical – Everybody working with electrics needs to be familiar with the latest wiring regulations or 18th Edition. No matter what skill […]

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  11. Be aware of this when becoming Gas Safe Registered!

    Be aware of this when becoming Gas Safe Registered!

    Things to be aware of when becoming Gas Safe Registered! Here at Able Skills we have been teaching the trade of Gas for a long time, and we know how to take a students from a novice level right up to becoming Gas Safe Registered. If you are looking for training in Gas then be […]

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  12. In need of a new career opportunity?

    In need of a new career opportunity?

    In need of a new career opportunity? What would you do for a job if you had the chance to start work all-over again? Well…Here at Able Skills we can give you that chance to change careers. You are not limited to your current job, you can gain comprehensive training and begin anew in the new year! […]

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