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  1. What’s next for your gas career?

    What’s next for your gas career?

    With the gas industry in the midst of a transition towards more sustainable technologies, the sector finds itself at an incredibly exciting stage. While initial questions had been raised about the long-term demand for gas engineers due to the UK’s plans to move away from traditional natural gas supplies, we now know that the core […]

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  2. Is your plumbing ready for winter?

    Is your plumbing ready for winter?

    Learn more about the steps you can take around the home to prepare your plumbing for winter, and how to spot when it’s time to call out a professional.

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  3. What’s next for your plumbing career?

    What’s next for your plumbing career?

    Are you an experienced plumber looking for ways to progress your career? Find out more about advanced plumbing courses at Able Skills.

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  4. Is 2024 a good time to start a career as an electrician?

    Is 2024 a good time to start a career as an electrician?

    With the construction industry’s ongoing skills shortages showing no signs of easing up as we head into 2024, electrical continues to be one of the sectors facing particularly high demand for new, qualified talent.  Earlier this year, Checkatrade and Capital Economics released the latest UK Trade Skills Index, which highlighted an ‘alarming skills gap’ in […]

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  5. Starting a new career in electrical

    Starting a new career in electrical

    Thinking about making a career switch into the electrical industry? Here’s why completing an electrical course with a private training provider could be the way to go.

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  6. The latest on skill gaps in the construction industry

    The latest on skill gaps in the construction industry

    Find out the latest news regarding skill gaps in the construction industry, and the impact the issue is having on businesses looking for talent.

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  7. The benefits of learning carpentry

    The benefits of learning carpentry

    Want to learn a new skill? Find out more about the physical and mental benefits of learning carpentry.

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  8. Why 2024 is the perfect time to learn a trade skill

    Why 2024 is the perfect time to learn a trade skill

    Thinking about learning a new skill in 2024? Find out why construction training could be the perfect New Year’s resolution.

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  9. Fast-track training for experienced electricians

    Fast-track training for experienced electricians

    Have you been working in the electrical industry for more than five years? Learn more about obtaining formal qualifications via Experienced Worker routes.

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  10. Able Skills sponsors local football club

    Able Skills sponsors local football club

    Able Skills is proud to announce that it is sponsoring local football team supporting three of its youth teams in the 23/24 season.

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  11. Student Story: Home Study Electrics with Kirstie

    Student Story: Home Study Electrics with Kirstie

    Student Kirstie tells us a bit about herself, how she’s getting on with the Home Study Electrics Level 3 course, why she chose it and what she plans to do with the qualification.

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  12. Able Skills advertises with Quest Magazine

    Able Skills advertises with Quest Magazine

    We’re thrilled to be advertising with Quest Magazine to further promote the ELCAS-eligible construction courses on offer at Able Skills. Along with a brand new directory listing on the Quest website, we also have a full-page advert in this month’s edition of the magazine, which you can read here. What is Quest? For over 20 […]

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