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What is 2391, Do I need to take this course? Level 2&3 Awards in Inspection and Testing, also known as 2391 or 2391-52 is a City & Guilds qualification that’s aimed at practising electricians who have not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or who require some update of training. Inspection & Testing is an […]
Here’s a look at some really useful Mobile Applications for Carpenters at work! Technology is a vital part of our existence these days, everything is instant quick and online. So why not take advantage of the tools available and make life simpler for yourself? Let’s take a look at some potentially useful Apps for […]
Diversity in electrics, and the training that we offer! Women make up 50% of the UK workforce, makes sense right? Although, the problem is that in the construction sector a working female is a rarity, luckily us here at Able Skills have been seeing more and more women take on training courses with us […]
What are my options in terms of Gas? Where should I start? Here at Able Skills, we offer a variety of diffrent training from electrical to tiling, we have it all. Becoming a Gas engineer is no easy task and requires training from top-quality instructors. Our Gas instructors are all experts in the field […]
Getting on the path to Professional Tiling! Tiling is a career that, despite popular opinion, is not just for builders, painters and decorators, neither is it unsuitable for women. In fact, people go into tiling from a range of different working backgrounds and there are many successful and well-established female tilers, as well as […]
Why is Plastering a good career choice? Starting a new career is daunting, especially if you are not sure of the path you want to take, the endless job sites and the stress of completing form after form… you may already have a job but you don’t see a future in it. This quick guide […]
Should I call an electrician? Does my home need rewiring? Knowing if your home needs rewiring or not can be a mystery to those who are not familiar with electrical work, and it can be a daunting task to figure out. However, there are some simple things to keep in mind when considering that […]
Weekend options for plumbing courses? Yes, that is right we have weekend course options available for plumbing courses – we try to make studying here at Able Skills as flexible as possible and we know that some people cannot simply commit to a full-on course training through the week. So the option to study on […]
Gas Safety Week is coming up this September, get involved and stay safe! Here at Able Skills, we take health & safety very seriously! We teach all of our students the proper and correct procedures for all aspects of the trade they are learning. It should really be obvious why Gas Safety is so important; […]
The whole point of being the UK’s Number 1 construction training course provider is to offer courses with great prospects in a ‘please all’ manner. Having been around for nearly 20 years, it’s safe to say that we know what our students want. From Plumbing Courses that can be achieved on a full time basis […]
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 […]
