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Ableskills warmly welcomed new students on the New Entrants Gas Training Package as a new course started just this week. Shown above was a live video posted on our Facebook, showcasing the great training held in just one of our Gas Centres. The Gas Training is of course taught by our very own Gas Safe […]
Great News for qualified Electricians! If you’re a qualified Electrician then you should know about the new Registered Electrician status that was introduced last October for those that hold ECS cards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The new system set in place via the ECS card scheme is the new way of identifying […]
In the last few years it has been well documented that CSCS are cracking down on the construction industry and making sure workers have the right qualifications that allow them to work on-site. As you all well know, an NVQ in your chosen trade is required to get a CSCS Skilled Workers card and this […]
So what did you do with your Tuesday? The students shown in the above video have taken it upon themselves to train towards a new career within electrics on our Home Study Level 2 Electrical Course. Currently on their second week, we made it even more flexible for them as they can pick and choose […]
New builds and developments are going on across the UK and contracts for new plans are being won by companies every week. The increase in construction work has meant more workers are being required across all trades on building sites up and down the UK. Whether they are Carpenters, Bricklayers, or even Electricians and Plumbers, […]
From riots to regeneration! Who would have thought the 2011 London riots would cause such positivity for tradesmen around the country? As we look back, it all makes sense as re-building the north London district would inevitably mean a huge budget and demand for workers to help regenerate the area, as well as helping […]
Huge penalties for those not undertaking correct gas training! We all know health and safety holds great importance within the construction industry. We have previously spoken about all the injuries and fatalities that have occurred in such sector and it’s no wonder as to why we see the law clamping down on any work […]
Today, one of our Plumbing Centre’s saw the start of a new Introduction to Plumbing Course! This still remains a massively popular course as the it’s designed to develop basic plumbing skills in the following areas: Plumbing systems and fittings Soldering techniques Jointing, bending and pressure testing copper tube Dealing with valves, taps, cisterns Plumbing […]
Our Plastering Courses offer a wide range of skills to everyone that is looking to use plastering in one way or another. We have courses that offer basics in the trade and some that offer a much more in-depth knowledge to the industry and even qualifications that enable you to go out and work as […]
Electrician Training: Nothing but excellent feedback for the Level 3 Electrical Course! There’s always something going on at the Able Skills Construction Training Centre! Today we had a look at whats happening on the City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Course as students undergo various practical tasks with their Electrician Training. Now training students […]
via GIPHY Waving goodbye to the Qualified Plumber Gas Training Students! Hold previous Plumbing Qualifications? Looking to become a Gas Engineer next? Today marks the end of an era for all students who finished their training on the Qualified Plumber Gas Training Package. If the above questions apply to you then such course is […]
Women in construction: A record second year for the Women Installers Together Conference Earlier this year, in research done for Able Skills, The Sun reported that although most of us would like to see more female plumbers, electricians and builders, 72% of Brits say they have NEVER seen any women in construction. Well this […]
