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- 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 […]Read article
UK construction powers ahead
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 […]Read article100% Gas Portfolio Placements - Nationwide!
Read articleAble 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 […]
Tracy Gibson-Matthews - Attended the 8 Week City & Guilds 6129 Plumbing Course
Read articleI originally heard about Able Skills through somebody I know that was already attending a course there. I did look around at other centres in the area but found Able Skills to have good facilities and there was no pressure to enrol on a course. I was encouraged to think about my options and let […]
Able Skills plasterer visits NVQ students on-site
Read articleAble Skills plastering NVQ Assessor, Spencer, is currently at Milton Keynes doing on-site visits for a company that sent some of their staff members to us to be trained with a City & Guilds plastering qualification up to NVQ Level 2. Spencer is currently assessing their on-site work so they can gain an NVQ Level […]
Charles Couch - Attended the Introductory Tiling Course
Read articleMy son had completed a City & Guilds Plastering course at Able Skills and highly recommended the training centre to me when I showed an interest in learning how to tile.?
Able Skills goes Underground!!
Read articleAble Skills Electrical Assessor Paul Hewson undertook our first NVQ level 3 visit to a student who is currently working on the London Underground.Paul has a long standing love affair with the Underground having worked at various underground locations himself as an Electrician, long before turning his hand to teaching – this makes him an […]
Beat the recession by becoming a plumber
Read articleIf you are considering a change of career or wish to add to your current skill-set, becoming a plumber could be the right move for you. In the current challenging economic climate the plumbing industry perhaps offers more job security and demand than many other career options. Undertaking one of the many plumbing courses that […]
Become a carpenter
Read articleIf you are looking to change your career or add to your current skill-set then taking one of the many carpentry courses available could be just the right move. Carpenters are increasingly in demand within both the construction industry and private sector. With roles that range from installing kitchens and hanging doors to building bespoke […]
Go green with a renewable energy course
Read articleRenewable energy is the big thing when it comes to industries that are moving forward at a rapid pace. US President Obama recently made a speech saying: “energy efficiency and clean energy are the right thing to do for our future – because the nation that leads the clean energy economy will be the nation […]
Find construction work online
Read articleWith the right qualifications, a tradesperson should have no difficulty finding work today and with the rise of employment opportunities advertised by recruitment agencies on the internet, it could be said that finding work has never been easier for those who are prepared to look for it. If you have the right qualifications and you […]
How to avoid plumbing disasters
Ever heard the story about the exploding pressurised water tank, or the washing machine that gushed gallons of soapy water all over the floor? There are so many things that can go wrong with modern plumbing systems and this is why a fully qualified, experienced plumber is worth his or her weight in gold. The […]Read article