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Able Skills is proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2024. This year's theme is Checking—Every Check Counts.

Continuing our Student Stories series, we caught up with Connor who was doing the Level 2 Plumbing (City & Guilds 6035-02) in preparation for a new job.

Read the latest about the current and projected construction output in the UK and what Labour’s New Home Accelerator means for the industry.

We've spoken to many prospective students in our 20+ years in the industry. Here are a few of the questions that come up when they contact us.

Discover how to start a career in gas including the different entry routes, portfolio completion and progression opportunities.

Learn more about when and why a plasterer might need a CSCS card, as well as the different entry requirements needed for obtaining one.

Find out more about taking your first steps towards a plumbing career, including the different entry routes, next steps and progression opportunities.

Wanting to learn tiling is one thing, but knowing how to approach that can be a daunting task. Discover the different tiling courses at Able Skills.

Find out more about the current opportunities and jobs for qualified electricians, and how new government plans could benefit the industry.

Find out more about what the Labour government’s promises mean for the construction industry going forward.

Trying to figure out which package of electrical training is right for you? Find out more about the different levels of training, and the type of person they’re suited to.

Find out more about the current employment opportunities and earning potential for those working in or considering a career in the bricklaying industry.