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  1. A recent Bricklaying student is very happy!

    A recent Bricklaying student is very happy!

    Here is one student that has recently finished his Level 2 Bricklaying Diploma: Mark Stewart: “I couldn’t have asked for anymore from Able Skills during my Bricklaying course, they were fantastic, from everyone in the office to the instructor Simon. I was stuck in a deadend job and I wanted a change and after a […]

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  2. Londons Burning….. But not if our Plastering instructor has anything to do with it…..

    Londons Burning….. But not if our Plastering instructor has anything to do with it…..

    Able Skills plastering instructor Jo Holloway has been with us for many years and has continually delivered fantastic training to hundreds of students in the time that he has been here.  Jo is from a family of plasterers; his dad was a plasterer as was his grandad. However, Jo’s wife and daughter have taken a […]

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  3. Father and Son on the plastering courses!

    Father and Son on the plastering courses!

    Phil and his son have just finished their six week City & Guilds Plastering course they took together and they were both extremely happy with what they have learnt. Both of them have completed a six week block of plastering training and Phil has just added yet another skill to his long list of trade […]

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  4. New Level 2 Electrical course date!

    New Level 2 Electrical course date!

    We have just set a new Level 2 Electrical course date and it is the last available weekend date for this year! The start date for this course is: Saturday 24th September. Our Level 2 Electrical course is extremely popular at Able Skills and our courses book up really quickly. The level 2 course is […]

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  5. Domestic Installer - Part P

    Domestic Installer - Part P

    We have two Domestic Installer packages at Able Skills that provide you with the skills and qualifications to complete domestic electrical work in peoples homes and a knowledge of the Part P of the building regulations. The two packages start with a 10 day basic domestic electrics course, where you will learn the basics to […]

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  6. Is there too much trust in Gas Engineers?

    Is there too much trust in Gas Engineers?

    Gas Safe have recently stated that British people trust Gas Engineers far too easily and in return are putting their families at risk.   It is a well known fact that too many people are putting their lives at risk by having illegal gas work done in their homes by illegal gas engineers who aren’t […]

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  7. Kitchen Fitting demonstration

    Kitchen Fitting demonstration

    We are currently running a Kitchen Fitting course this week at Able Skills and our students are extremely happy with what they have learnt so far.   Our kitchen fitting course is really popular at Able Skills and spaces on the course do not last long due to high demand. The course is run up […]

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  8. Fantastic Inspection & Testing results!

    Fantastic Inspection & Testing results!

    The most recent Inspection & Testing results have just come in and they are collectively some of the best results we have ever had at Able Skills.    Over two exams, the crop of students worked really hard and achieved some fantastic results. Our electrical courses are extremely popular at Able Skills and our set […]

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  9. Women can shorten the skills gap

    Women can shorten the skills gap

    As it is very well known, the skills gap in the construction industry is a huge problem and it is preventing construction work from being completed. However, female workers within the industry is on the rise and it may cut the skills gap.   For many years construction trades have been extremely male dominated, however […]

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  10. Javier's Football Mosaic

    Javier's Football Mosaic

    We have had some fantastic work going on in our tiling centre over the last few weeks and it hasn’t stopped today, as Javier has put his art skills to the test along with his new tiling skills.   Javier seems to have been at Able Skills for ages, he firstly completed eight weeks of […]

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  11. Get your house summer ready!

    Get your house summer ready!

    It felt like Christmas was only last week, but summer is slowly creeping up on us and many people will want to start decorating their houses for a fresh look.   When summer comes around many people start getting the rollers and paint brushes out to freshen up their homes before the sun comes out. […]

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  12. What is the 17th Edition?

    What is the 17th Edition?

    All Electricians need to have a clear understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations.   Most employers, agencies and registration bodies require electricians to hold a current 17th Edition qualification to satisfy their own entry standards and that of insurers. The IET Wiring Regulations are also known as British Standard 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations. […]

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