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Painting & Decorating is more than just a career path, they are life lessons. Taking in the knowledge from our instructors who have years of industry experience will put you in good stead to go on and achieve as much as you want whether that be here with us or out in the industry! What […]
Bricklaying has always been and continues to be a key aspect of the construction industry. The demand for Bricklayers is high at the moment, as social restrictions continue to be lifted more and more people looking to get their projects underway, and what is at the heart of all construction projects? Bricklaying! The skills that […]
Here at Able Skills we offer a wide variety of Gas Training Courses, no matter if you are new to the trade or an experienced professional who has been in the trade for years now we are here to help you further yourself and your career! We pride ourselves on our ability to leave our […]
Being an Electrician can be one of the most interesting and exciting jobs there is, as an alternative to being stuck behind a desk in a stuffy office you are constantly upon the move meeting new people every day! Below we have listed 10 interesting facts about Electricians that may convince you to take up […]
There is nothing worse than disliking your profession. Spending your Sunday evening dreading the following morning is not how you should live your life! According to research, plumbers are the happiest tradespeople in the UK. Nobody has felt their best throughout the pandemic, but things are looking much better as restrictions are lifted. Make this […]
Did you know that if you have a leaky tap in your kitchen and that tap drips just twice a minute you will be wasting a gallon of water each week? This is why it is so important that Plumbing work is completed to the highest standard possible. In addition to this, your boiler attributes […]
If you are looking to change your career or possibly looking to enter the gas industry then our Gas Training Courses may be the perfect option for you! Did you know that the British public spends £100 million a year on fixing gas work complete to a poor standard of work that was complete illegally? […]
Although the pandemic has provided the trade with many challenges over the last year so, one positive to come out of the coronavirus crisis could be the opportunity it provides to attract new people into the industry. Many people will have lost their employment or simply be looking for something more stable coming out of the […]
On average British Electricians want to own their own business by just 20 years old! With 31% of all Electricians registered in the UK being self-employed the idea of working for yourself is more than just a dream or idea for a lot of Electricians out there. Even if you aren’t aiming to be self-employed […]
Now that we are approaching the lifting of lockdown restrictions many people will be looking to get some household jobs done. When hiring an electrician it is important to hire a qualified electrician. Today we will look at some things to keep in mind to ensure you are hiring the right professional. Apparently, 36% of […]
The number of Electricians being employed over the last few years has been fluctuating, however, demand for electricians is high now that lockdown measures are being eased again in a weeks’ time people will be looking to undertake new projects whether that be domestic or commercial. This being said we at Able Skills cannot emphasize […]
It is no secret at all that the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) severely punishes those Gas Engineers who are out performing work with gas and who do not have the proper registration. In February 2021 four men we handed suspended prison sentences following breaching the Gas Safety Regulations of 1998. You may wonder why […]
