February 2012

Able Skills are delighted to announce that we will open a new Achievement Measurement (AM2) Test Centre at our facilities in Dartford, Kent on April 1st.

Able Skills are delighted to post the testimony of a trainee who has recently completed an ACS gas reassessment course.

Able Skills are urging all gas engineers to make certain that they hold all the relevant certificates as criteria changes to Gas Safe registration are coming into effect soon.

There was good news for people who are looking to complete plumbing courses and electrical courses after a new study showed that there has been increased demand for construction workers.

A new study has shown that people who take plumbing courses will experience great demand for their skills.

Electricians that need to demonstrate their awareness of the latest building wiring regulations should take 17th edition electrical courses with Able Skills.

With a growing number of people being made redundant, taking the opportunity to learn a trade is becoming more attractive.

While the majority of employees in the electrical industry may be male, there are plenty of job opportunities for females. A growing number of women are looking to become fully qualified electricians due to the numerous employment opportunities available in the electrical industry despite the economic downturn. The credit crunch has hit women worse then […]

Electrical trainees need to be aware of how the introduction of the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) has changed the way qualifications are achieved within the industry. Before the introduction of the QCF, the traditional route into the electrical industry was through completing the City & Guilds 2330 Electrotechnical certificates at both levels 2 and 3. […]