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It has been a very busy few weeks here at Able Skills across all our programmes, from New Electrical Courses, Plumbing Courses and much more. The last two weeks has seen two brand new groups come onto our Gas Courses. We cover a range of programmes for different students on our Gas Courses. From complete […]
Take a look at today’s tiling centre, lots going on people starting their first week, and students coming towards the end of their tiling courses. Here’s a look at today’s tiling centre, if you’ve thought of taking up tiling then have a look at the facilities we offer here at Able Skills, there’s so much […]
Over 200 construction professionals gathered for the Inspire Summit, which is continuing to act as a platform for encouraging debate on diversity and inclusion in the construction sector. Experts and industry leaders debated a wide range of topics from tackling unconscious bias and implementing inclusive recruitment strategies, to attracting a more diverse workforce for […]
Ever considered getting into tiling? Check out our great facilities here at Able Skills and get involved! In order to become a professional tiler and eventually earn a profit from a tiling business, you will need to complete a tiling course that teaches you the tricks of the trade and qualifies you as a tiler […]
When we have a leak or any other plumbing related problem we all look for a Plumber to come and resolve the situation like normal. But today’s article will leave you with the question: Am I making the most of my Plumber? This has come about after statistics showing that hardly any of us ask […]
It is a common theme among students here at Able Skills to have a complete career change from the polar opposite of construction. Whether it is Banking to Bricklaying, Accounting to Decorating or even Business Owner to Electrician, we have seen it all here at our centre in Dartford. Trevor is no exception as he […]
Get the most from your trade: how to earn £12,000 more than the national average Want to know the best cities for your trade? All over the UK, there are opportunities for construction workers, but new research shows where specific trades can get the most out of their profession. A valued profession, working as a […]
Thinking of working within the electrical industry? Wondering what it means when people start talking about which card they need to get working on site? Well today we’ll be talking about what an ECS Card is and what it exactly means! In a nutshell, if you are looking to work within electrics, rest assured it’s […]
Carpentry is a great hobby to pursue. Nothing can beat the satisfaction of making a small piece of furniture with your own hands. Even with basic knowledge of carpentry, you can fix small problems with furniture around the house and even possibly build some of your own from scratch. Carpentry is a great hobby […]
Bricklaying is a great trade to pursue. Bricklayers are always needed, here’s how to get involved: We provide an Introduction to bricklaying course. This short introductory course is ideal for those of you who want to gain some basic bricklaying skills with a City and Guilds certificate at the end. This course is entirely hands-on […]
Another one of our Gas Courses comes to an end here at Able Skills and the feedback received was fantastic. Sam took this group and he was delighted with how they were throughout their training. A lot of the guys who enrolled on this course actually returned back to Ableskills after completing their City & […]
At some point in our lives the chances are our boiler will at some point breakdown. Maybe in the winter, or maybe at another point, but we need to make sure we’re keeping our boiler in good nick. Today’s topic of discussion is where in the UK boiler breakdowns are most common. How does your […]
