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  1. How to gain an NVQ as an Experienced Decorator

    How to gain an NVQ as an Experienced Decorator

    Being a time-served Painter & Decorator may not give you the access to work that you are easily capable of carrying out. Without the correct qualifications (Painting & Decorating NVQ) you will not be able to get a CSCS Card that will give you access to work on a building site. With it now being […]

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  2. A closer look at our Electrician Courses...

    A closer look at our Electrician Courses...

    Looking to be an Electrician? When searching for the best electrician courses, you must consider the course content and ensure it covers everything you need to help build the specialist skill set you signed up for. When teaching students at entry level to those who already hold industry experience, we always aim to take students […]

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  3. 2019 Electrician Courses Landing at Able Skills!

    2019 Electrician Courses Landing at Able Skills!

    Every day we are getting more and more calls about our electrician courses, especially our weekend training options. However, we are now fully booked for the City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical Course for this year. Due to the such high demand we have already scheduled in dates for 2019. Each week we run lots […]

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  4. Plastering Courses - Even more hands on than you thought!

    Plastering Courses - Even more hands on than you thought!

    Plastering Courses remain higher in demand than ever as the industry surge continues to grow. In the above video we see students on our Plastering Courses in action as they progress towards their City & Guilds accreditation. Whether you would like to take up a new career or already hold great experience within the trade […]

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  5. Carbon Monoxide Detectors: News for those who aren't Gas Training too!

    Carbon Monoxide Detectors: News for those who aren't Gas Training too!

    Ensuring you have a Carbon Monoxide Detector is a household essential in this day and age. The small device situated just above our kitchen cabinets detects the presence of Carbon Monoxide Gas in order to alert us of any poisoning. The latest gas news proving important to both those who are undertaking gas training as […]

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  6. Electrical Courses - Dany Shaw heading for his JIB Gold Card Status

    Electrical Courses - Dany Shaw heading for his JIB Gold Card Status

    The JIB Gold Card Status remains one of the most popular electrical courses as such program holds the power to turn students into fully qualified and approved electricians. Having enrolled on such course, we caught up with Dany Shaw as to why he chose electrics as his career path and what he plans to do […]

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  7. Tiling Courses Video - An afternoon of progression...

    Tiling Courses Video - An afternoon of progression...

    Our City & Guilds accredited Tiling Courses come with a spacious Tiling Centre to help students reach their goals. Becoming qualified in the industry welcomes a huge range of jobs resulting in specialist skills. Quite simply, this puts yourselves in a unique position as the demand for such work has proved to be higher than […]

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  8. Soldering Copper Pipe on the Introduction to Plumbing Course

    Soldering Copper Pipe on the Introduction to Plumbing Course

    Another busy week in our plumbing centre with lots of students working through the Introduction to Plumbing Course. Some of these students are fresh from doing other courses with us and they now look to add to their skills. We have been around filming the group as they progress through their course. You can watch […]

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  9. Japan in need of more Plumbing Training after World Cup?

    Japan in need of more Plumbing Training after World Cup?

    Many of us have been glued to the TV recently as the long anticipated World Cup has officially began. Countries world wide battle it out to win the prestigious trophy and just like everywhere else in the world, we support our country like ever before. In fact, support has proved so strong over in Japan […]

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  10. Plumbing Students back for their Gas Courses

    Plumbing Students back for their Gas Courses

    Our plumbing courses and gas courses are without doubt up there with the most popular courses we offer. They easily come hand in hand together and most students will take both courses. A few weeks ago, saw the end of another fantastic City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course here at Able Skills, with lots […]

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  11. Electrical Courses - Could this be the start of something new?

    Electrical Courses - Could this be the start of something new?

    Electrical Courses at Able Skills always hold a strong atmosphere amongst the students. As you can see in the video above, all students are seen working on their given tasks as they progress towards their City & Guilds qualifications. Having been here for a couple weeks now, there is still so much to learn as […]

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  12. City & Guilds Plastering Qualifications at Able Skills

    City & Guilds Plastering Qualifications at Able Skills

    We offer a range of plastering qualifications that are accredited by City & Guilds and are the perfect starting point for anyone looking for a new career path. Our newest qualification is our own accredited course with has been accepted by City & Guilds. Our plastering instructors have devised the bespoke programme of training which […]

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