March 2012

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  1. Part P courses

    Part P courses

    Part P coursesallow electricians to carry out electrical work legally without having to notify building control. They will be able to issue an Electrical Installation Certificate once the work is complete, which complies with building control requirements. An electrician who is Part P registered is much more likely to gain extra work, as householders are […]

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  2. Start a career in tiling

    Start a career in tiling

    Practising a trade in tiling can be a rewarding career, both moneywise and in terms of job satisfaction. As one of the oldest trades, that began with mosaics of ancient times, tiling involves everything from design, right up to the end product of a fully tiled bathroom, kitchen or floor. The majority of tiling work […]

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  3. Plastering courses

    Plastering courses

    Plastering is an important trade that can lead to valuable job opportunities – demand for plastering is unlikely to run out as it is required when new buildings are built, when old buildings are refurbished or redecorated, and also when other trades, for example electricians, have caused damage to walls during the course of their […]

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  4. Plumbing qualifications

    Plumbing qualifications

    Being a plumber can be a varied and rewarding career, with good earnings potential. There are different areas for plumbers to go in to, for example domestic plumbing, central heating, gas plumbing and commercial plumbing. Plumbers are in plenty of demand as every home and business has some type of plumbing. However, in order to […]

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  5. Learning a new construction skill

    Learning a new construction skill

    Whether you are already established as a tradesman, or whether you want to add a new skill to your DIY set, there is always scope for adding a new string to your construction bow. Those who undertake construction work as a DIY venture can always afford to keep abreast of new legislation and heath and […]

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  6. Retraining for a career in the construction industry

    Retraining for a career in the construction industry

    After a career where every day is the same, many people consider retraining to enter into the construction industry, due to its flexibility, earnings potential and variety. There are countless different trades available, including plumbing, electrics, carpentry, bricklaying and plastering; there are also some specialist up-and-coming trades, for example renewable energy installation. It is not […]

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  7. Learning DIY online

    Learning DIY online

    Mastering the art of DIY is a fulfilling skill, enabling you to conduct construction work on your own home and therefore save money on professional tradesmen. Not only this, but you will be able to use your new construction skills to do favours for family and friends, and perhaps even make a little money on […]

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  8. Learning a trade after leaving the Army

    Learning a trade after leaving the Army

    Upon leaving the army, some people may feel a little overwhelmed at the concept of having to start again. Quite often, army leavers choose to learn a new trade, and construction and seeing a project progress from start to finish can be a very fulfilling choice. Another reason why people choose to learn a trade […]

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  9. Renewable energy courses

    Renewable energy courses

    The renewable energy industry is extremely fast-growing due to public interest and recent government investment. The government has placed huge importance on developing renewable, environmentally-friendly energy sources and is investing large sums of money in developing these. For example, there are some schemes whereby homeowners are paid to have solar panels installed in their homes. […]

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  10. Plastering Qualifications

    Plastering Qualifications

    PlasteringAble Skills is now offering plastering qualifications up to City & Guilds Level 3 diploma and NVQ Level 3.Able Skills has been teaching plastering and certificating students for 10 years and has two fantastic plastering instructors in Jo (who comes from a generation of plasterers) and Spencer, with years of industry knowledge between them. Able […]

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  11. Electrical Resettlement Training

    Electrical Resettlement Training

    We currently have a lot of forces guys completing their electrical resettlement training with Able skills. They are achieving their level 2 and level 3 2330 electrical courses. This will then enable them to achieve their 2382 17th edition wiring regulations, 2377 portable appliance testing, 2392 inspection & testing and the 2394 & 2395, which […]

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  12. How to be good at DIY

    How to be good at DIY

    DIY can be enjoyable, confidence building and economical. However if it goes wrong it can also be costly and frustrating, especially when it is done by someone who finds it difficult. In order to ensure that the results are always good, it is important to gain some experience and knowledge before starting a project. Some […]

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