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Hi all, my name is Peter CockettJust wanted to pop in and say a little about my recent 6 week course at Able Skills in Dartford. I got made redundant at the start of the year and decided to retrain, it was the best thing I did! The 6 weeks went by in a flash […]

Throughout my training I felt I received help and guidance whenever it was needed and was always supported by the instructors. I now feel confident in attempting work for myself in small areas. I have enjoyed the course very much, there is a good atmosphere on the course and the tutors always made you feel […]

I found both instructors to be forthcoming in passing on their experience and knowledge. I am very satisfied on how the weeks programme is laid out and run. I have enjoyed my time at Able Skills and I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience. I would like to thank all the instructors during […]

The construction industry is potentially one of the few sectors that seems ideally placed to not only withstand the effects of the recession, but to come out of it in a stronger position. Therefore, the time has never been better to train to take advantage of the upturn, whenever it comes. Plasterers are very much […]

Able Skills students that have already completed their City & Guilds qualifications with us and now progressing on to their NVQ have had the fantastic opportunity of working in our new electrical AM2 centre to build up their portfolios under the watchful eye of our plastering assessor, Jo. They are plastering all the new classrooms […]

The gas industry in the UK is currently suffering from a lack of skilled engineers to work in the sector and, as such, the demand for people who have undertaken gas training courses is extremely high. By undertaking gas training courses you can learn a trade that will offer you excellent full time employment prospects. […]

With cutbacks being implemented across the military, many armed services personnel are finding themselves needing to retrain in order to find employment. Construction offers an ideal option to people who are used to being involved in the army, as it involves a great deal of physical labour, as well as mental stimulation and enables skills […]

With news that the UK construction industry continues to power ahead, despite other sectors contracting following the recession, there could not be a better time to enrol on a course in a construction-related trade. This is a great way to increase your chances of employment in one of the fastest growing industries in Europe. There […]

Able Skills Gas training centre in Bradford has been piloting a work placement scheme with a major Boiler Installation Company who are a Nationwide concern. This Company was approached by Able Skills to see what the possibility was of their Gas Engineers mentoring our New Entrant Gas students on work placement, giving the students the […]