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Towards the beginning of last year, a large number of people in the UK were placed on Furlough. This obviously being caused by the Pandemic. Some elected to use this free time to focus on getting fit others chose to learn new skills. Emma is a prime example of this! Emma was an Air Hostess […]
We are now half way through the year. Many industries have been affected by the pandemic, however, the trade industry as a whole has stood it’s ground. Of course they have had their issues but are one of the least effected sectors. Now, tradepople are seeing a big change in demand for their services as […]
So you are a working electrician looking to take that next step? Here at Able Skills we have been helping our students develop their careers through Electrician courses for 20-years! Today we want to explain what steps you can take as an electrician to advance your own career and earning potential! There are many different […]
No matter how many years of experience you have in the Electrical Industry, operating safely is key. Sometimes people think they know it all and are good enough to cut corners, but you should never do this! There are various risks associated with working with electricity. Such as electrical shocks/ burns and also explosions caused […]
At Able Skills training centre we take gas safety very seriously. We prepare our training Gas Engineers for Gas Safe Registration. Being on the register is a legal requirement here in the UK for anybody looking to work with gas appliances. The Gas Safe Register host an awareness week every year! This year the event […]
Over the last year, places of learning whether that be Universities or training providers like Able Skills have been exploring ways to provide students with an option for distance learning. For us, this has resulted in our Home Study Courses becoming very popular. How Effective Is Home Study? People often find that distance learning is harder because all the […]
Thinking about a new career? Many people are searching for now opportunities in 2021 as the pandemic gave us all a chance to reflect on our employment. No matter what industry you are a part of there is plenty of vacancies out there for trained electricians. Here at Able Skills we can help you to […]
The construction industry covers a variety of trades, from Bricklaying to Carpentry. And it is arguably the most reliable industry in the UK. Did you know that in 2018 the construction industry was worth a total of £117 Billion? That was 6% of the total economy that year! This is why so many people choose […]
The idea of a Tankless Water Heater has been about since 1889. With it only really becoming a viable option in the last few years. With this industry worth just over £2 Billion and with it is set to rise more over the coming years. It is something that needs to be considered more both […]
We are now approaching September. The start of the academic year for many university students around the country. If you are not heading off to university this year you may be looking for employment right now or still unsure what path to take. If you have not already considered a trade skill like electrics, you […]
In the last year and a half as the world has adapted to the Covid-19 Pandemic. For some this has been ideal as they have been able to spend time with family and focus on things that they did not have time to do. However, for others, it has been far from ideal. For some, […]
It is estimated that 85% of properties in the UK have gas central heating. And although there are so many benefits of using gas, for example using it to heat our homes and cook our food, there are also plenty of disadvantages to it as well that often get overlooked because there are no viable […]
