Finding the time to train! For those thinking about a change of career but not sure if they are going to be able to fit training in with their busy daily lives, then the key is to ask first!
Number one priority is finding a training centre that offers you the training that you need on the right course over a period of time that suits you. This means the training centre are able to offer different training length options for your chosen course. It goes without saying that the training centre and the courses they offer - like NVQ to levels 2 and 3 - must be fully accredited by the statutory bodies like City & Guilds, Building Engineering Services, EAL, IPHE, CAA, NICEIC and ISO and Gas Safe registered.
AbleSkills are one of the foremost recognised and approved training centres in South East England.It may be that you are currently working full-time and can only spare the weekends to train. Or perhaps, you are about to go part time and wish to train on the days you will not be working. It may even be that you have a set period of time off due to you and you would like to train then. Whatever your circumstances, AbleSkills will have a training schedule for the course you wish to take that will fit in with practically most requirements prospective students will need.
For example, key electrical and plumbing courses have flexible training options for introductory weekend courses, to full time courses over a different number of weeks depending on whether you wish to train over periods from say, 2 days, 5 days, 10 days to 2 weeks or 20 weeks, and even options to take a break and split your training periods ! All sorts of courses that cover construction trade skills like tiling and bricklaying can also be covered in flexible time periods.
If you are undecided about what the best training route is for you or if you want to get a taster, then AbleSkills also offers a number of certificated introductory courses that cover set skills for DIY, home improvement as well as introductory electrical/gas and plumbing training. The good news is that most of these can be sampled over two days or over the weekend, so this option should be a great help for many to get started almost immediately!
Having dipped your toe in the water you may want to carry on and train to a higher level. Able Skills will help you to assess and advise on your best options, timewise. Similarly, for those already in one of the trade skill industries and who wish to upgrade their knowledge on the latest requirements or undertake?