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  1. What is the average Plumbing salary in 2021?

    What is the average Plumbing salary in 2021?

    Here at Able Skills we have been teaching Plumbing courses for almost 20-years! We have seen all types of changes in the industry during that time, however, nobody could have expected the impact of Coronavirus. You may think that tradespeople such as plumbers have struggled, in fact, plumbers are thriving as essential workers. What’s happening […]

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  2. 18th Edition Wiring Regulation courses available in April & May

    18th Edition Wiring Regulation courses available in April & May

    18th Edition is the latest edition of the wiring regulations. They are a set of guidelines that outline the standard for safe electrical work. Anybody working with electrical installations should have a good working knowledge of these regs. We offer a 3-day course that will get you up to speed with the regulations and prepare […]

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  3. The Heat Pump revolution happening in 2021!

    The Heat Pump revolution happening in 2021!

    Here at Able Skills we have been teaching Plumbing and Gas Engineering courses for 20-years! We like to keep up with what’s going on in the industry and it’s hard to ignore the recent changes in the world of heating. Let’s take a look at the news and what’s to gain from these developments… What […]

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  4. How has the average UK electrician's salary been affected by the pandemic?

    How has the average UK electrician's salary been affected by the pandemic?

    A look at how resilient electrician’s salary have been during the pandemic. Plus how you can get started with our range of electrical courses.

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  5. Back on track helping students complete their Electrician courses

    Back on track helping students complete their Electrician courses

    Electrician courses here at Able Skills have been getting back on track. We are keeping social distancing measures in place as we guide students towards their final assessment on their City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical course. As you can see in the video below our group of training electricians are getting some practical experience […]

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  6. How do I become self-employed as an Electrician in the UK?

    How do I become self-employed as an Electrician in the UK?

    Here at our training centre we have provided Electrician training courses for almost 20-years! Giving people the knowledge and ability they need to set out towards a new career. We offer a complete range of courses from the basics to some of the most advanced qualifications an electrician can achieve, however, what happens after they […]

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  7. How to create an Electrical Installation Condition Report!

    How to create an Electrical Installation Condition Report!

    Electrical Installation Condition Reports or EICRs are the documents that electricians complete after carrying out Inspection & Testing on an Electrical installation. If you are a practicing electrician who has not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or somebody who requires some updated training then get started with our Level 3 Award in Inspection […]

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  8. 10% Increase in earnings for Gas Engineers despite Covid-19!

    10% Increase in earnings for Gas Engineers despite Covid-19!

    At Able Skills we have been providing Gas training courses for 20-years helping people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to become professional Gas Engineers. The last 12-months have been challenging for all of us, however, despite this Gas Engineers have found a way to continue working safely and have even seen a […]

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  9. Looking to take on your 2391-52 Electrical course and exam?

    Looking to take on your 2391-52 Electrical course and exam?

    If you are a working electrician who has not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or somebody who requires an update on the topic our 6-day long 2391-52 course is the best option out there! Our City and Guilds 2391-52 combines all of the elements of Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing. Today, […]

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  10. Becoming a professional plumber without an apprenticeship!

    Becoming a professional plumber without an apprenticeship!

    When thinking about becoming a plumber there are a few different avenues you can go down. You may think that being an apprenticeship is the right way, however, this isn’t the best route for everyone. At the end of the day what you need is training, experience and qualifications. Here at Able skills we have […]

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  11. Thank you for sticking by Able Skills during the pandemic!

    Thank you for sticking by Able Skills during the pandemic!

    Here at our training centre in Dartford, Kent we are now back open as of Monday 8th March providing in-depth training courses in a huge variety of trades. We would just like to thank everybody who stuck by us during these strange times and was patient with re-scheduling courses, breaks during lockdown and generally sticking […]

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  12. How to become an electrician without an apprenticeship!

    How to become an electrician without an apprenticeship!

    You may think that as a young person you need an apprenticeship to become an electrician. This is wrong, there are different routes you can take when looking into becoming a professional in the trade. Put simply, whichever route you take what you will need is training, experience and qualifications. You can get these through […]

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