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Are you considering a career as a gas engineer? Learn more about the training and qualifications you’ll need to complete.

Are you an experienced bricklayer seeking formal industry qualifications? Learn more about our streamlined experienced worker NVQ assessment.

Has the new year sparked your desire for a job change? With plumbing set to be one of the most in-demand trades for 2024, this could be the perfect time to make the switch and begin training towards a career in the industry.  Research conducted by Metals4U (shared by PHAM News) used job vacancy data […]

Find out more about the qualifications needed to begin working as an electrician in the UK.

Wallpaper offers a quick and cost-effective way to breathe new life into a room. Looking for inspiration? See some of the trends we expect to see a lot of in the next year.

Learn more about introductory trade courses and why they are a great investment for anyone planning home improvements.

Are you planning on home improvements in 2024? Find out more about the popular tiling trends we expect to see more of in the next 12 months.

With the gas industry in the midst of a transition towards more sustainable technologies, the sector finds itself at an incredibly exciting stage. While initial questions had been raised about the long-term demand for gas engineers due to the UK’s plans to move away from traditional natural gas supplies, we now know that the core […]

Learn more about the steps you can take around the home to prepare your plumbing for winter, and how to spot when it’s time to call out a professional.

Are you an experienced plumber looking for ways to progress your career? Find out more about advanced plumbing courses at Able Skills.

With the construction industry’s ongoing skills shortages showing no signs of easing up as we head into 2024, electrical continues to be one of the sectors facing particularly high demand for new, qualified talent.  Earlier this year, Checkatrade and Capital Economics released the latest UK Trade Skills Index, which highlighted an ‘alarming skills gap’ in […]

Thinking about making a career switch into the electrical industry? Here’s why completing an electrical course with a private training provider could be the way to go.