Able Skills News

Discover the benefits of learning tiling from a qualified professional, and why an accredited tiling course is a worthwhile investment.

Learn more about the differences between carpentry and joinery, and the various kinds of jobs each profession specialises in.

Whether it’s increasing your employment opportunities, boosting your earning potential or unlocking the next stage of your career progression, adding to your skill set as a tradesperson is always a positive step.  One common progression route we see in the construction industry is qualified gas engineers, who have already been working in a domestic setting, […]

Find out more about how the ongoing construction skills shortages have affected the electrical industry and demand for qualified electricians.

Are you preparing to enter the construction industry for the first time? Find out some of the most effective ways to begin finding work opportunities.

Able Skills student Gavin has just finished his City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course with us. We caught up with him to find out why he was doing the course, how he’s found the experience and why he chose Able Skills. This is the latest in our student stories, where we interview current and […]

Our latest student story is from the Introductory Plastering Course a few weeks ago. We caught up with Nathan to find out a bit more about his reasons for doing the course, how he’s getting on and why he chose Able Skills.

Find out more about what the ongoing skills shortages in the UK construction industry mean for job opportunities.

Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of commercial gas engineers and the different kinds of work they might carry out.

Hear from a bricklaying student at Able Skills about their experience on the course.

At Able Skills, we’ve been providing industry-leading construction training for more than two decades, and we’re proud to have played a small part in helping so many people either begin or advance their careers in the industry.  This reputation means businesses, be it transport companies, utility companies or construction companies, often turn to us when […]

Is the UK construction industry still facing a skills shortage? Find out more about the current demand for qualified workers and the industries most affected.