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  1. Student Story: Painting & Decorating with Sam

    Student Story: Painting & Decorating with Sam

    We see hundreds of students come through the Able Skills Construction Training Centre every month, each with their own story and reason to learn new construction trade skills. For some, it’s motivation to learn DIY skills so they can work on home projects. For others, it’s about developing skills or even embarking on a whole […]

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  2. New research highlights challenges in dealing with mental health in construction

    New research highlights challenges in dealing with mental health in construction

    Read the latest research into the construction industry’s challenge to better deal with mental health and wellbeing support.

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  3. Most popular home decor trends for Summer 2023

    Most popular home decor trends for Summer 2023

    Discover the most popular home decor trends for 2023, and learn more about the skills you need to tackle them yourself.

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  4. Different kinds of further training for plumbers

    Different kinds of further training for plumbers

    Discover the different ways in which a plumber might consider expanding their skill set and the benefits that come with them.

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  5. What do I need to know about preparing for building site employment?

    What do I need to know about preparing for building site employment?

    Find out everything you need to know about working on a construction site and what training and assessments you need to complete before being eligible.

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  6. Can you complete your own tiling projects?

    Can you complete your own tiling projects?

    Find out why tiling is an extremely valuable skill set to have, and learn more about what’s involved in an Introduction to Tiling course.

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  7. How do I switch from domestic to commercial gas?

    How do I switch from domestic to commercial gas?

    Are you a gas engineer considering a switch from domestic to commercial work? Find out more about our dedicated changeover course.

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  8. Why learning to plaster is a valuable skill

    Why learning to plaster is a valuable skill

    Learn more about the benefits of learning how to plaster, and discover the plastering course that’s right for you.

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  9. The satisfaction of learning a trade skill

    The satisfaction of learning a trade skill

    Find out more about the satisfaction of learning a trade skill and both the personal and professional opportunities that training could lead to.

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  10. How home study can help you get ahead in electrical

    How home study can help you get ahead in electrical

    Due to the highly-skilled nature of a career in the electrical sector, it should come as little surprise that those who are successful in the industry undergo robust training and assessments with a particular focus on health and safety.  While a career as an electrician is certainly an appealing one, finding the time to complete […]

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  11. Everything you need to know about the ACS assessment

    Everything you need to know about the ACS assessment

    Ready to take your ACS assessment or reassessment? Find out everything you need to know about gaining the essential accreditation.

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  12. Are there many jobs in plumbing right now?

    Are there many jobs in plumbing right now?

    Discover the latest statistics for job vacancies in the plumbing industry and how the trade is one of the most in-demand in construction.

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