Gary Measures: Director

Gary has spent years within the Construction Industry working on a wide range of projects. He decided to open Able Skills after years of frustration in never being able to get a reliable and/or qualified workforce.
He started this Company in 2003 and it has progressed beyond recognition, Gary remains as keen as at day 1 and is constantly looking to offer more and for Able Skills to be the best.
Gary is a Princes Trust mentor and has been instrumental in forging links with North West Kent College to provide an extra avenue of training for them.
Gary is fair and honest and truly believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to progress, which is why Able Skills offers the most flexible training programmes and payment plans of any training provider in the UK.

Angela Wright: Centre Manager

Angela has in one way or another been with Able Skills since it’s launch and is now in the role of Centre Manager. Since taking on this position and working closely with Gary, the Centre has secured approval from Construction Awards Alliance and Logic Certification. Angela has developed excellent liaisons with all of the Governing Bodies, local Colleges and all External Verifiers and as a result, Able Skills is now the biggest private training provider in the UK. Angela has a background of dealing with the public and spent over 20 years working within Government departments.
Like Gary, she still has the willingness to succeed and to ensure that quality training is accessible to everyone.
Angela is also a Princes Trust Mentor.

John Measures: Operations Manager

John comes from a background in the Printing industry and has owned and managed his own Printing Company.
John has watched Able Skills growth over recent years and has joined the Company in his capacity as Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of the Business.

Carla Singleton: Administrative Assistant

Carla is Able Skills most recent recruit and has the role of providing support to all office staff. She has just successfully undertaken her ‘A’ levels and is a very bright individual. She has previously worked part time for Able Skills and has joined us to gain experience for later life and because Angela can’t work with anyone else!

Anthony Hampson: Operational Support and Trainee Plumbing Instructor

Anthony comes from a Plumbing family and has spent many years working within the Industry. He joined Able Skills to be available to offer support to our plumbing department but to also be available as support to the Operational Director. Anthony is at present (2008) responsible for teaching Level 1 practical plumbing tasks to students from North West Kent College.

Jim Singleton: Plumbing Instructor / Lead IV

Qualifications: Basic & Advanced Craft Plumbing, CCN1 plus 5 domestic modules, A1 Assessor, V1 Internal Verifier, NVQ level 4 in management, Steam Plant maintenance, Cert ED, Construction Site Safety Supervisor.

Jim served 24 years in the British Army, Royal Engineer.

He has taught both military and civilian subjects for over 20 years.
He has taught Plumbing level 2 & 3, gas and steam to military class 1 students.
Jim joined Able Skills 3 years ago and is the head of the Plumbing department and is Able Skills lead Internal Verifier.

Roy Johnson: Plumbing Instructor

Qualifications: Basic & Advanced Craft Plumbing, CCN1 plus 5 domestic modules, A1 Assessor, V1 Internal Verifier,

Roy has worked for many years within the industry covering both domestic and commercial plumbing including successfully running his own plumbing and heating company.
He has been teaching at Able Skills for 4 years and has progressed to achieve both his assessor and internal verification awards.

Ian Welthy: Plumbing Instructor

Qualifications: Basic & Advanced Craft Plumbing, CCN1 plus 6 domestic modules, A1 Assessor, V1 Internal Verifier, Cert Ed,
 
Ian had worked for many years within the plumbing industry before moving to a teaching role within an FE College. He has also been a senior lecturer and Head of Plumbing for another private training provider prior to joining Able Skills.

Alan Groombridge: Gas Instructor

Qualifications: CCN1 plus 6 domestic modules, C&G 2382, A1 Assessor, working towards V1 Internal Verifier award.

Alan has worked for a large housing association as a Gas Safety Inspector carrying out inspections on contractors servicing and installation work.
He has also trained numerous apprentices prior to joining Able Skills where he is now working towards his Internal Verification award.

Simon Crawford: Bricklaying Instructor

Qualifications: Craft Certificate in Brickwork, A1 Assessor, V1 Internal Verifier, Cert Ed, NVQ Assessor.

Simon spent many years within the bricklaying industry working on the construction of houses, flats and industrial units. He then moved to teaching roles within an FE College delivering City & Guilds qualifications and Intermediate Construction Awards before joining Able Skills where he continues to deliver these awards and assists with Internal Verification of other subjects.

James Pyle: Electrical Instructor

Qualifications: C&G 224/2350/2360/2382/2391/2377, NVQ level 2, AM1, A1 Assessor and V1 Internal Verifier

Jim has spent many years undertaking installations within the domestic, industrial and commercial industry. He made the change to teaching and has taught at FE Colleges and Centres for Technical Excellence before joining Able Skills to undertake the role as head of our Electrical department.

Richard Brown: Electrical Instructor

Qualifications: C&G 2360/2382/Basic Engineering Craft studies, VRQ and A1 Assessor award

Richard has spent years undertaking installations within the domestic, industrial and commercial industry as well as working for the London Underground. He moved to an FE College where he taught C&G 2330 levels 2 and 3 before joining Able Skills Electrical team. Since joining Able Skills he has obtained his VRQ level 2, Domestic Installer qualification and updated to C&G 2382, he is also now working towards achieving his A1 Assessor award.

Andrew Tester: Electrical Instructor

Qualifications: C&G 2351/2382 A1 Assessor and V1 Internal Verifier

Andrew has worked on installations within the domestic, commercial and industrial sector and has carried out work for many companies including British Gas and MOD.
He started teaching apprentices initially and then moved to various FE Colleges undertaking NVQ site assessments.

Max Law: Tiling Instructor

Qualifications: BTEC National Diploma in Construction Studies, A1 Assessor and V1 Internal Verifier, CITB approved NVQ Assessor

Max spent many years working within the tiling industry on both domestic and commercial installations and has worked both on an employed and self employed basis.

Max joined Able Skills initially delivering 5 day courses but has devised many speciality courses for us and has also progressed with his teaching awards to enable us to deliver Intermediate Construction Awards.

Terry Bostwick: Tiling Instructor

Qualifications: NVQ Level 2, A1 Assessor

Terry spent many years working within the tiling industry on both an employed and self employed basis. He has covered both domestic and commercial tiling and has been involved in some very large projects around the UK.
He joined Able Skills to enable us to expand our tiling department and has worked with Max to devise various speciality tiling courses.

Brian Royle: Plastering Instructor

Qualifications: CITB Plastering, A1 Assessor and V1 Internal Verifier.

Brian is a third generation plasterer with over 30 years experience covering every possible aspect of plastering. He has worked all over the UK and Europe covering domestic, commercial and Industrial sites.

Since joining Able Skills, he has achieved A1 Assessor award and V1 Internal Verifier award and is an approved NVQ Assessor

Spencer James: Plastering Instructor

Qualifications: C&G Plastering, A1 Assessor and working towards V1 Internal Verifier.

Despite his youthful looks, Spencer is an experienced Plasterer with 18 years experience within the plastering industry. He has worked all over the world covering all aspects of plastering within the domestic, commercial and industrial sector. He has been with Able Skills for over 5 years now and has progressed from teaching short courses to providing qualification training as well as being an NVQ Assessor.

Vic Finch: Plastering Instructor

Vic has joined the plastering team which has had to expand due to the high demand for our training. Vic has worked continuously as a plasterer for over 25 years and has a great deal of specialist knowledge which he will be passing onto all Able Skills candidates, short course candidates as well as qualification students. Vics site experience will help all of our NVQ candidates to achieve their NVQ in the correct manner.

Paul Goode: Carpentry and Bricklaying Instructor

Qualifications: C&G Bricklaying, A1 Assessor, V1 Internal Verifier and NVQ Assessor

Paul has spent many years within the construction industry covering most aspects of building and construction but his speciality is bricklaying and carpentry. He is very versatile and can turn his hand to most skills.
At present he delivers qualifications for Able Skills in both Bricklaying and Carpentry. He has also received training in the art of Venetian plastering and is able to deliver this course to Able Skills students.

Mark Berkes: Carpentry / Kitchen Fitting Instructor

Mark has spent many years within the construction industry covering most aspects of building and construction but his background is in carpentry and Kitchen Fitting.

He has years of experience and is keen to pass all of his skills and knowledge on to anyone who has an interest in pursuing a career in Carpentry or Kitchen Fitting

Linda Ginn: Painting & Decorating Instructor

Qualifications: C&G Craft in Painting & Decorating, NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Painting & Decorating, A1 Assessor and V1 Internal Verifier

Linda served a 3 year apprenticeship before undertaking Local Authority contracts covering domestic remedial work and specialist Commercial works. She then moved into teaching and has worked within FE Colleges and for other Training providers. She has delivered Intermediate Construction Awards and NVQ Level 2 and now delivers City & Guilds qualifications for Able Skills.

Lawrence Vesey: Health & Safety Tutor

Qualifications: IOSH & NEBOSH Certified

Laurie delivers all aspects of training relating to health and safety which ensures up to date and accurate information is provided to students looking to obtain CSCS cards and also ensures Intermediate Construction Award trainees cover their Health & Safety modules.
Laurie also maintains Able Skills Health & Safety policies and Risk Assessments.