Latest News & Insights

Bricklaying courses built and taught by experts. Whether you’re an experienced bricklayer or just starting out, find the perfect programme for you.

Today we are catching up with Andrew from Surrey who is finishing off his 7th week of his 8-week NVQ Level 2 in Plastering. Why Able Skills? “So, when I was looking at providers, I narrowed it down to a choice of 2. From there I actually paid a deposit to start with another provider […]

Today we sit down with Connah & Ostin, 2 brothers from Portsmouth, scaffolders by trade who are currently half way through their 8 weeks of practical training working towards their NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying qualification. Why Able Skills? Speaking to the pair I asked why they chose Able Skills to undertake their training with? “ […]

At Able Skills we have been teaching Gas Engineer courses to our students for 20-years! We have some of the best facilities out there, fantastic instructors and offer a great learning environment. You may know that throughout 2021 the trades industry has been growing drastically. Earnings and opportunity is on the rise, however, there simply […]

As Emma’s City & Guilds Plastering Course draws to a close today, we caught up with her to find out what she has planned for the future and how she has found her time with us at Able Skills. Emma today completed her City & Guilds Plastering Course with us and had nothing but good […]

With 53% of the world’s population on social media, it is key that your business has an online presence. Social media can provide your business with an amazing opportunity to connect with your potential customers. As a tradesperson, you will always be on the lookout for customers and, if you make the most of the […]

Technology is constantly changing towards greener alternatives. Here at Able Skills we are always adapting to changes in the industry. If you work in the heating industry you will know that the UK is committed to reducing emissions to zero by 2050! This includes a ban on boiler installations in all new builds from as early […]

Plumbers who operate without the correct qualifications in the industry are far too common. Just this week another rogue Plumber has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. The man in question left a large number of his customers with extremely dangerous incomplete work. We at Able Skills take pride in being […]

Thinking about a new career as a Gas Engineer? But you’re not sure what the job entails? Today, we want to talk about what a typical day as a working Gas Engineer looks like and how to get started training towards becoming a professional. We have been teaching Gas Engineer training courses for many years […]

Are you happy with the amount that you are earning for your skills? The last few months have come with a huge shift in demand. Make sure that you are getting the best value for your time and ability. As it turns out Plumbers are experience a massive rise in earnings! Self-employed plumbing contractors earned […]

Are you currently working as an Electrician? Have you ever considered making the switch to Freelance work? Maybe now is the perfect time to consider this change in your career. In this article, we will list out all of the reasons why it may be a good idea for you to go Freelance.  Opportunity For […]

Like most things over the last year, the Construction Industry has been hard hit by Covid-19. This is down to the two lockdowns placed on the UK in 2020, which resulted in the overall output being down 35% throughout 2020. This decline continued into 2021 as yet another lockdown was placed on the UK. However, […]