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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is an example of some of the student’s work that is carried out at Able Skills Carpentry Department. Able Skills now offers Carpentry up to Level 3.Josh Iddon attended the 12 week Carpentry & Joinery City & Guilds courseHaving decided to retrain as a carpenter I looked on the internet for information on how […]
Plastering is an important trade that can lead to valuable job opportunities – demand for plastering is unlikely to run out as it is required when new buildings are built, when old buildings are refurbished or redecorated, and also when other trades, for example electricians, have caused damage to walls during the course of their […]
Practising a trade in tiling can be a rewarding career, both moneywise and in terms of job satisfaction. As one of the oldest trades, that began with mosaics of ancient times, tiling involves everything from design, right up to the end product of a fully tiled bathroom, kitchen or floor. The majority of tiling work […]
Part P coursesallow electricians to carry out electrical work legally without having to notify building control. They will be able to issue an Electrical Installation Certificate once the work is complete, which complies with building control requirements. An electrician who is Part P registered is much more likely to gain extra work, as householders are […]
Whether you are already established as a tradesman, or whether you want to add a new skill to your DIY set, there is always scope for adding a new string to your construction bow. Those who undertake construction work as a DIY venture can always afford to keep abreast of new legislation and heath and […]
After a career where every day is the same, many people consider retraining to enter into the construction industry, due to its flexibility, earnings potential and variety. There are countless different trades available, including plumbing, electrics, carpentry, bricklaying and plastering; there are also some specialist up-and-coming trades, for example renewable energy installation. It is not […]
Upon leaving the army, some people may feel a little overwhelmed at the concept of having to start again. Quite often, army leavers choose to learn a new trade, and construction and seeing a project progress from start to finish can be a very fulfilling choice. Another reason why people choose to learn a trade […]
Mastering the art of DIY is a fulfilling skill, enabling you to conduct construction work on your own home and therefore save money on professional tradesmen. Not only this, but you will be able to use your new construction skills to do favours for family and friends, and perhaps even make a little money on […]
