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  1. Have you considered carpentry as a career after leaving the army?

    Have you considered carpentry as a career after leaving the army?

    Finding a job after coming out of the army can be tricky, as the civilian workplace is a very different environment. Being amidst the cut and thrust of office politics, where disrespecting your superiors is elevated to an art form, can be a shock to the system. A desk job can also be extremely frustrating […]

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  2. Why decorating courses are so popular

    Why decorating courses are so popular

    Just think, for a moment, how useful decorating skills are, not only in your own home, but also as a lucrative source of income. Small repairs and decorating jobs around the house, such as painting, wallpapering and fixing shelves can be sorted in a jiffy. With the right skills you can give your own house […]
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  3. Installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems

    Installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems

    Whether it is the sight of a new wind-farm on the horizon or a rash of solar panels appearing on nearby roofs, you cannot get away from renewable energy these days. Of course, it makes absolute sense to reduce your own energy bills and to help cut carbon emissions by going green and the UK […]
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  4. How to update your construction skills

    How to update your construction skills

    Construction techniques and materials are constantly developing and the main driving force these days is the need to be more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. There are some exciting innovations around at the moment in the fields of renewable energy and recycling and there is a constant demand for people with the relevant skills and […]
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  5. Why learning DIY skills really matters

    Why learning DIY skills really matters

    Most of us spend our early lives working towards the goal of getting a good job, earning a decent wage and living a comfortable lifestyle. But whilst we are slaving away at maths and English or sitting accountancy exams, we tend to forget that learning practical skills can be just as useful and valuable, if […]
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  6. Able Skills Builds Their Own AM2 Centre

    Able Skills Builds Their Own AM2 Centre

    Able Skills are proud to announce that our new AM2 electrical centre will be opening for business this summer and we are equally as proud to announce that most of it has been designed, built and finished by Able Skills students.We have a variety of trades contributing to the opening of this AM2 Centre and […]

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  7. Fantastic Feedback for Able Skills

    Fantastic Feedback for Able Skills

    FEEDBACK – 18/05/12John Wade – Attended the Introductory To Electrics CourseI feel that this course does not need to make any initial improvements as the training given was thorough and informative. The tutor managed to deliver the course in a very professional manner and also incorporated an element of fun to the program.Scott Taylor – […]

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  8. Even more great feedback for Able Skills

    Even more great feedback for Able Skills

    David Kay – Attended the 6129 Level 2 Plumbing CourseI felt prepared for all of the tasks asked of me and found the teaching to be very helpful throughout my entire plumbing course. The staff created a comfortable atmosphere to learn and work in. They were approachable and friendly all of the time. My only […]

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  9. Tiling courses

    Tiling courses

    Tiling is a valuable skill for those who are interested in DIY, those who fit kitchens or bathrooms, and also for general tradesmen. Some people may think that tiling looks easy; however, there is an art to it, and in order to produce a neat result it is important to do a little training in […]

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  10. Jonathan Wright achieves Tiling NVQ Level 2 working for Able Skills.

    Jonathan Wright achieves Tiling NVQ Level 2 working for Able Skills.

    At the end of 2011 I returned to the UK from New Zealand as my visa had expired but was miserable as anything and all I wanted was to go back to New Zealand but without a skill, that wasn’t looking possible.After extensive research I made the decision to enrol onto an 8 week Wall […]

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  11. 5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating Course

    5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating Course

    Kumar Gurung – Completed the 5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating CourseI would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for creating such a friendly environment during my plumbing, tiling and painting & decorating courses. I had a brilliant time and thoroughly enjoyed every second I spent training […]

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  12. Plumbing student attended the 8 week 6129 City & Guilds Plumbing course

    Plumbing student attended the 8 week 6129 City & Guilds Plumbing course

    When completing the plumbing course I felt that we were fully prepared for each of our assessments throughout the course as I managed to pass all of them first time, so the tutoring is obviously right. During the plumbing course I gained a lot of knowledge and experience and I feel much more prepared for […]
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