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Find out everything you need to know about completing your gas portfolio, from the number of required hours to the different types of gas work involved.

Learn more about the plumbing training facilities at Able Skills, and discover why we’re regarded as one of the UK’s leading providers of construction learning.

Find out more about the decorating habits of homeowners in the UK, and the benefits of completing an introductory painting and decorating course.

Find out why Richard is doing a bricklaying course, his experience of training with Able Skills and what he plans to do with his new qualification.

Learn more about the different training, qualifications and career progression opportunities available to electricians.

Are you an experienced domestic gas engineer wanting to add commercial qualifications to your skill set? Find out more about our dedicated changeover course.

Continuing our Student Stories series, we caught up with two tiling students last month to hear about how they are getting on with their courses.

Curious about what traits make a good tradesperson? Find out more about the key qualities that can help you build a strong career in construction.

Find out why Patrick is learning plastering at Able Skills, what he plans do once he’s finished his plastering course, and what’s next for his learning journey.

Learn more about the different training and career progression opportunities for gas engineers, and why the sector is still such an attractive prospect.

Find out why Jess chose Able Skills for her City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course and how she’s working towards a career change with a home study training programme.

Find out more about how skills shortages in the construction industry have driven a major rise in people tackling DIY around the house.