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- The renewable energy industry is extremely fast-growing due to public interest and recent government investment. The government has placed huge importance on developing renewable, environmentally-friendly energy sources and is investing large sums of money in developing these. For example, there are some schemes whereby homeowners are paid to have solar panels installed in their homes. […]Read article
Plastering Qualifications
Read articlePlasteringAble Skills is now offering plastering qualifications up to City & Guilds Level 3 diploma and NVQ Level 3.Able Skills has been teaching plastering and certificating students for 10 years and has two fantastic plastering instructors in Jo (who comes from a generation of plasterers) and Spencer, with years of industry knowledge between them. Able […]
Electrical Resettlement Training
Read articleWe currently have a lot of forces guys completing their electrical resettlement training with Able skills. They are achieving their level 2 and level 3 2330 electrical courses. This will then enable them to achieve their 2382 17th edition wiring regulations, 2377 portable appliance testing, 2392 inspection & testing and the 2394 & 2395, which […]
Finding DIY courses
Read articleIf you want to make your home improvement skills better, then consider taking up a DIY course. Not only will this help you do more things around the house without the cost of calling in external help but, more importantly, it will ensure that these odd jobs are undertaken safely without the risk of damage […]
How to be good at DIY
Read articleDIY can be enjoyable, confidence building and economical. However if it goes wrong it can also be costly and frustrating, especially when it is done by someone who finds it difficult. In order to ensure that the results are always good, it is important to gain some experience and knowledge before starting a project. Some […]
Gas training courses
Read articleTradesmen who have undertaken gas training have excellent earnings potential. Qualified gas tradesmen are in short demand, and as gas is so widely used in homes and commercial buildings throughout the country, those who are properly trained can really benefit from this demand. Poorly-finished gas work can be dangerous and costly – gas leaks can […]
Moving from the Army into construction
Read articleMany of the skills that are learned in the army are relevant to construction, therefore for those who are leaving the army construction can be an excellent choice. Also, some roles in the army require aspects of trades, and some may even be predominantly based on a trade – for example, the Corps of Royal […]
Electrical courses
Read articleThere is good demand for qualified electricians and therefore becoming an electrician can be a rewarding, successful career with good earnings potential. However, entering the profession can seem a little confusing as there are so many different electrical courseson offer. Those considering entering the profession for the first time can be unsure as to which […]
Finding construction work online
Read articleA qualified tradesman should not find it too difficult to get construction work online, as long as a few basic rules are followed. Firstly, all qualifications should be explained and readily proven if need be. Do not hesitate to include all qualifications, no matter how basic they are. Customers like to see that a tradesman […]
Become a plasterer
Read articlePlasterers are very much in demand now that trends have moved away from wallpaper to blocks of painted colour on freshly-skimmed walls. It is a skill that needs to be learnt professionally, however, which is why many people call in the experts instead of going down the DIY route. Many decorating courses will have a […]
Courses in bricklaying
The specialised trade of bricklaying can open up many career opportunities to those that have a love of construction. Those that enjoy hands-on work will find building a project from the ground up very fulfilling, and some even choose to undertake plastering courses to really see the project through to its finale. Bricklaying coursesare extremely […]Read article17th Edition courses
Becoming an electrician can lead to a varied and interesting career, with good earnings potential. However it is necessary for those wishing to become electricians to undertake formal qualifications, to include a 17th Edition Course. These 17th Edition courses aim to familiarise students with the BS 7671 (2008) 17th Regulations Edition. They are based mostly […]Read article