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What is included in the advanced & regular Domestic Electrical Part-P Package? Here at Able Skills, we understand that in the sector of electrical training there are many diffrent aspects that need to be covered. Sometimes this can become tedious so we offer packages which include multiple courses all at one price point! If […]
The flow of income is on, as plumbers wages increase across the board! Weekly earnings for plumbers across the country is now on the increase! Self-employed plumbing contractors are making a killing. Analysis of June payroll data for more than 2,200 construction companies in England and Wales reveals a month-on-month increase of 4.7% to […]
We often hear about rogue traders conning the innocent out of hundreds or thousands of pounds when undergoing faulty work. We’ve seen it on tv and we’ve also read about it online. Whether it was the Able Skills Blog or other news sites, the fact is that the number of incidents seems far too high […]
5 Things to know before taking an NVQ in Plastering! This list consists of 5 things you should keep in mind before enrolling on a Level 2 NVQ Plastering Course. No matter which one of our plastering courses you are looking at make sure that you understand the course you are taking, read the […]
It should really be obvious why Gas Safety is so important; however, it is still not clear to some people how important it really is. Unfortunately, it is becoming a regular occurrence where we are seeing ‘gas engineers’ being arrested for carrying out illegal gas work or homeowners being caught up in the horrors of […]
Jayne Meadows (pictured above) is the latest student to begin The Advanced Domestic Electrical Installer Course! Today marks the end of her first week and we thought it would be a good idea to catch up with her and find out a bit more about her previous Bronze Restoration Business and what brought her to […]
How do you apply for a Carpentry course? Thinking of getting into carpentry? Look no further we have got you covered. Not only do we have the newest equipment, experienced instructors and great facilities. We also have specific courses to suit your needs, whether you are an Experienced Carpenter seeking NVQ or a complete novice looking […]
This week marked the start of yet another City & Guilds Accredited Level 2 Home Study Electrical Course. Such home study option is available on both the Level 2 and Level 3 as we intend to make gaining electrical qualifications that much easier. Here’s What You Can Expect On Your First Week On The Level […]
Even on the hottest day of the year so far, students on our Plumbing Courses are still standing strong! Working on various different tasks, all students can look forward a City & Guilds accredited Plumbing Qualification after 6 weeks! What about after the course? Well most of our Plumbing Students actually come back to take […]
5 Reasons to take up Painting & Decorating as a profession: 1: The first reason is that Painting & Decorating is a trade that you can work for yourself in. Being self-employed is a great thing, it means you don’t answer to anyone and that you are your own boss. Decide your own […]
On Monday we showed you guys how quickly students are up and running doing practical work on their City & Guilds Accredited Home Study Electrical Course. Well today makes their third day of their first week of practical training and we thought we would give you guys an update on the exact Electrician Training they’re […]
Yep, that’s right. We recently revealed that Plumbers across the country are earning 4 figures a week as the demand for Plumbing continues to rise. Last month saw salaries up yet another 4.7% for Plumbers giving them an average pay of £1,132 a week! That’s more than university graduates! Nearly earning £60,000 is certainly a […]
