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  1. Student Stories – Nicki

    Student Stories – Nicki

    Nicki is currently on our five week painting and decorating course here at Able Skills. As she finishes her fourth week, we spoke to her to see how she is getting on. Over the last four weeks Nicki has been very happy with everything she has learnt. She will be going away from Able Skills […]

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  2. Women in the Trade

    Women in the Trade

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  3. Student stories - Jack Fuller

    Student stories - Jack Fuller

    Jack Fuller is nearing the end of his six-week course with us here at Able Skills. He is very happy to be getting his qualification for his City & Guilds 6217 Level 2 Plastering Certificate. Jack’s been delighted with the skills he’s learned here and tells us that he’s keen to come back in the […]

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  4. Epic Buildings: Five Pancras Square

    Epic Buildings: Five Pancras Square

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  5. DIY Hacks of The Week: Camera Traps & Umbrella Stands

    DIY Hacks of The Week: Camera Traps & Umbrella Stands

    Feeling handy? Day job not enough for you? If you’ve got a practical itch you can’t scratch, we’ve compiled yet another week of awesome DIY hacks, ready and waiting for you to build in your garden shed – or wherever it is you keep the tools. This week, why not make… A camera trap An […]

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  6. Student stories - Jason Lohan

    Student stories - Jason Lohan

    Jason has been a superb student for the last five weeks at Able Skills. He’s now coming towards the end of his six-week Tiling Course Package City & Guilds 4555-07. He’s developed his skills during his time here. And, considering he’d never done tiling before this course, it’s a huge achievement for him. Throughout the […]

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  7. DIY Hacks of The Week: Stencils, Shelves & Ballistas

    DIY Hacks of The Week: Stencils, Shelves & Ballistas

    Hello makers, doers, bodgers and menders – welcome to a fresh fortnight of practical projects, perfect for weekend time-wasting! This week we’ve collected a prime selection of things to make and do, ranging from the practical, to the ludicrously epic. So, without further ado, let’s make… 1. Hanging shelves from old storage boxes You can […]

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  8. 3 Pitfalls New Self Employed Tradespeople Should Avoid

    3 Pitfalls New Self Employed Tradespeople Should Avoid

    When you’re starting out as a self employed tradesperson, there’s a lot to learn, a lot to think about, a lot to remember and a lot to get done. With such a steep learning curve to contend with all by yourself, it’s little wonder that many self employed first timers run into roadblocks and pitfalls. […]

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  9. Student stories - Netti

    Student stories - Netti

    Looking back to the 20th August 2012, this is the date when Netti first began her long journey with us here at Able Skills. Since then, she has completed nearly every electrical course we offer, on the way to becoming an excellent electrician. She is still looking to complete her Level 3 NVQ with us […]

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  10. Rebuilding Construction: Brick Shortages Ease in UK

    Rebuilding Construction: Brick Shortages Ease in UK

    A UK wide brick shortage which left many in the construction industry paying a premium for basic materials is finally easing according to August’s figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Recent shortages have caused costs to escalate, while depriving many contractors of the choice they want from suppliers, resulting in less-than-perfect, over budget […]

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  11. Major Contractors to be Hit With Foreign Labour Wage Claims

    Major Contractors to be Hit With Foreign Labour Wage Claims

    A legal change designed to prevent UK contractors from using cheap migrant labour has been slipped into a new directive launched to help enforce the EU posted workers directive. The original EU posted workers directive has been in place for a number of years, introduced to stop posted workers being paid less than native workers, […]

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  12. 3 Essential Features for Your Trades Website

    3 Essential Features for Your Trades Website

    From your dentist and your local farm shop, to your dear old nan – virtually every one and every business has an online presence these days. If you’re keen to see how promoting your trade online could boost your business, it’s time to start building your website. .. For self-employed tradespeople, your website doesn’t need […]

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