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Are you thinking about building a career in tiling? Find out more about the required training, qualifications and career progression opportunities.

Want to learn painting and decorating? Find out how you can get started, get qualified and get into a new career in the trades with courses at Able Skills.

Are you thinking about a new career? Find out how to start a new career in construction in 2025

Learn more about the steps homeowners can take to prevent and tackle a blocked sinks, showers, baths and toilets.

If you’re considering electrical as your new career, the range of electrical courses, different entry routes and qualifications could be overwhelming.

Learn more about how you can replace damaged or mouldy bathroom sealant, and how introductory plumbing courses can benefit homeowners

Find out why Kim chose Able Skills for her City & Guilds Multi Craft Diploma (6219-07), what she gained from doing the course and what she plans to do next in her construction career.

If you’re considering a new career in plumbing, how do you get started and which plumbing course should you choose?

Learn more about how starting a career as a handyman is an ideal choice for a new career at any time in life if you already have a keen interest in DIY and you enjoy physical and practical work and problem solving.

In support of #GSW24, we hear from Able Skills' gas instructor Richard. In this clip, Richard tells us how he got into the gas industry and shares advice about regular gas safety checks and the importance of always using a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Continuing our Student Stories series, we caught up with Connor who was doing the Level 2 Plumbing (City & Guilds 6035-02) in preparation for a new job.

Discover how to start a career in gas including the different entry routes, portfolio completion and progression opportunities.