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 a career that involves one of the many branches of the Construction Industry.
Why Should You Get Into The Construction Industry?
With so many trades being closely intertwined you will be able to choose your trade and if you want to add to your repertoire you can! Here at Able Skills, our students are often here to change their careers. With a large amount making the switch from a 9-5 role in an office. People's reasons for the change are always different but a common theme that pops up is that our students have a desire to be self-employed! The construction industry is the perfect place for you to do just that. With 36% of all jobs in the construction industry being self-employed, there is no better place for you to grow your own business.
A career within the construction industry can guarantee you one thing, Diversity! No matter your background there is a vast selection of roles and specific trades for you to choose from. As previously mentioned if you choose to learn multiple trades you may finish off a Plastering job and then the very next day be starting on a Bricklaying job.
With the average wage in the Construction Industry being £42,500 per year. There are not many industries that can compete with this. And with the current skills shortage that the UK now finds itself in with many migrant workers returning home due to Brexit, there will be no shortage of work for you once you are fully qualified in your chosen trade!
In addition to this, there will always be a demand for your skills! There are few people who have the correct skills to be able to contribute to building their house for example. Your skills we be in demand both domestically and commercially for years to come! Especially now as the nation charges towards “Freedom Day” it is estimated that people will now start to undertake new projects around their homes.
What Can Able Skills Offer You?
Able Skills is very proud to be able to offer a wide variety of training courses that fall under the construction industries umbrella. We offer Tiling, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plastering, and Painting & Decorating courses. All of our courses are led by instructors who have years of experience in their respective industries. In addition to this, we can offer our students state-of-the-art training facilities.