Decorating

Discover the most popular home decor trends for 2023, and learn more about the skills you need to tackle them yourself.

Discover how Able Skills student Lucy is changing her career with a City & Guilds painting and decorating course.

Find out more about the benefits of completing a formal painting and decorating course with Able Skills.

Thinking about a career in painting and decorating? Find out more about the different training options on offer at Able Skills.

Find out more about the path to becoming a professional painter and decorator. Learn about required skills, qualifications and different training options.

Find out how you can turn your passion into a career in trade. Build on your existing skill set with an introductory course at Able Skills.

Wondering which kind of tile is right for you? Find out more about the different kinds of tiles and where they work best.

Job security and satisfaction, high earning potential and launching your own business—why you should consider trade as a long-term career change.

Over the last year, we have all spent a lot of time at home. Of course, this is down to the various lockdowns that the UK has had to endure due to the Pandemic and it has resulted in some people wanting to freshen up the interior of their homes. Of course, you can hire […]

The construction industry covers a variety of trades, from Bricklaying to Carpentry. And it is arguably the most reliable industry in the UK. Did you know that in 2018 the construction industry was worth a total of £117 Billion? That was 6% of the total economy that year! This is why so many people choose […]

At our training centre we teach all different trade skills. Whether you are looking to become a fully-qualified electrician through our Electrician courses or a Plumber through our Plumbing courses we can help you gain the skills and qualifications you need. We have been helping our students further their knowledge and gain the confidence and […]

Now that things are getting back to normal there is a huge demand on tradespeople of all types. People are preparing for a summer without the stress of Covid 19 restrictions and need the workforce of trades to do so.  New research from Checkatrade has found that a huge 83% of the population are planning a home […]