Throughout the Pandemic, lots of people have been thinking about their career choices that have lead them to where they are now. For some, it has meant they have had a change of role and for others, it has meant they have changed industry completely! A prime example of this would be James, who has […]
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 […]
Are you considering a career in Tiling? If so have you ever thought about learning and understanding the history of the Tiling Industry. With the earliest known uses of Tiles dating back to nearly 4000 BC, they were made popular by the Greeks and the Romans who used them to decorate their homes all the […]
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 […]
Getting the necessary qualifications to become a Tiler is something that a lot of people never consider. However, should you be looking to change careers or if you are looking to lay the foundations for a career in the Tiling Industry Able Skills has a course for you! A lot of Tilers gain the qualifications in an […]
Did you know that the earliest examples of Tiling dating back to 4000 BC? It was the ancient Egyptians who first started to use tiles for decoration and humans have never looked back since then! During the Victorian era, tiles were beginning to be mass-produced thanks to the industrial revolution, this meant that tiles were […]
More often than not when it comes to completing a property people are less likely to take risks when it comes to Bathrooms and Kitchens and will more often than not pay for an experienced Tiler to complete the work instead of attempting to DIY it. Because of this, it is key that the skills […]
Tiling is something more than just an aspect of designing or making a house, it is an art. No matter if you have little or no experience in Tiling or if you have been in the trade for years now, there is a course for you here at Able Skills that will allow you to develop your […]
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 […]
Are you are interested in furthering your knowledge of Tiling? If so we at Able Skills are the perfect place for you! Here in our state-of-the-art training centre in Kent, we can offer courses for those with little or no prior experience in Tiling to courses for those who have been working in the industry for years. […]
After the governments announcement we are happy to say that we can now begin getting back on track with construction trades with the hope of returning to in-centre training from the 8th of March! The courses will still be keeping in-line with the governments guidelines meaning there will of course be many safety measures in […]
Making home improvements? Why not learn some DIY skills! We find ourselves in another national lockdown, again many of us are spending more time at home. According to recent statistics homeowners spent an average of £4,000 on home improvements in 2020 and the projection is that more than half of UK homeowners will spend […]
