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  1. Need a refresh on Inspection & Testing?

    Need a refresh on Inspection & Testing?

    Need a refresh on Inspection & Testing?   We host a range of different trades here at Able Skills, one of our most popular is electrics. Within this trade there are many different electrical courses, not all of them are for people looking to become electricians. Some are for practicing electricians already working out in […]

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  2. Don't fall victim to Carbon Monoxide this Christmas!

    Don't fall victim to Carbon Monoxide this Christmas!

    Don’t fall victim to Carbon Monoxide this Christmas!   Shortly after 6pm on Saturday evening, a crew from Carlisle east fire station were called out to a property in Biglands, just north of Wigton. The resident was complaining that he felt very ill and that his pet dog was also showing signs of illness. After […]

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  3. Level 2 Plumbing, the start of a new career!

    Level 2 Plumbing, the start of a new career!

    Level 2 Plumbing, the start of a new career! Here at Able Skills we run a range of plumbing courses including our City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course – This 6-week course is the starting point for a career in this trade, this industry recognised entry level 2 will start with the very basics […]

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  4. Ever thought about becoming an electrician?

    Ever thought about becoming an electrician?

    Ever thought about becoming an electrician?   Ever thought about becoming an electrician? There is no better time like the present…There are a multitude of different reasons to get into this trade its hard to know when to start, but know that electricians are in demand, high demand in fact. Which means the obvious, more […]

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  5. Give Plastering a go in 2020!

    Give Plastering a go in 2020!

    Have you decided on a New Years Resolution yet? How about trying something new or even going down a whole new career path? Our Plastering Courses are perfectly suited for the DIYers and those on the search for a new career. From 5 day Introduction courses to full time City & Guilds qualifications and NVQs […]

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  6. Gain gold card status in 2020!

    Gain gold card status in 2020!

    Gain gold card status in 2020!   Did you complete our Introduction to Basic Domestic Electrics this year? Are you looking to become fully qualified as an electrician? Well…We have released dates in the coming year for our Gold Card Approved Electrician Course – Which is the ultimate package when looking to work on multiple […]

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  7. How students have changed their careers to plumbing!

    How students have changed their careers to plumbing!

    How students have changed their careers to plumbing!   Here at a Able Skills we teach a range of different trades – One of our most popular trades is plumbing. We have been providing plumbing courses for well over 10-years! We know what goes into taking a student from little to no experience right up […]

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  8. Introductory Plumbing Courses at Able Skills!

    Introductory Plumbing Courses at Able Skills!

    Introductory Plumbing Courses at Able Skills!   Looking to carry out some basic plumbing work at home or you are adding to your skill set? Our basic plumbing courses offer the perfect solution for this, also it can be the ideal taster if you are looking at become a fully qualified Plumber. We have been […]

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  9. Part-time Plumbing in the new year!

    Part-time Plumbing in the new year!

    Part-time Plumbing in the new year!   Here at Able Skills we understand that not everybody who is seeking training has the time to commit to one of our 6-week plumbing courses...Especially in this day and age where there is so much going on it can be hard to commit, plus you may already have […]
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  10. Start on the path to a new career in electrics in 2020!

    Start on the path to a new career in electrics in 2020!

    Start on the path to a new career in electrics in 2020! Here at Able Skills we run a large variety of electrical courses, however, for those looking to start on the path towards a career in this professional the first step is most definitely our Introduction to Basic Domestic Electrics! This course will give […]
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  11. Prison time for gas fitter!

    Prison time for gas fitter!

    Prison time for gas fitter!   Here at Able Skills we enjoy proving training to our students, Gas courses are some of our most popular type of training, today we will be talking about a news story surrounding this trade - An illegal gas fitter has been jailed after fitting a gas boiler despite being prohibited […]
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  12. Delayed repairs leading to huge water wastage!

    Delayed repairs leading to huge water wastage!

    Delayed plumbing repairs leading to huge water wastage!   A survey released by the WRAS or Water Regulations Advisory Scheme has aired some very interesting findings. Namely, 27% of Brits would wait over a week to fix a dripping tap - the equivalent of 168 litres of wasted water! This is an absolute massive waste […]
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