March 2013

26 Items
  1. Homeless young people working for NVQs on renovation project

    Homeless young people working for NVQs on renovation project

    The residents of a Birmingham homeless project are being given the chance to work for NVQs by taking part in the renovation work of their own accommodation.

    Read article
  2. Lovell highlights opportunities for women in construction

    Lovell highlights opportunities for women in construction

    Building company Lovell has taken part in an event at a Bradford school to encourage more women to opt for careers in construction.

    Read article
  3. 8 Week Tiling Course Review

    8 Week Tiling Course Review

    I chose to train with Able skills as I found them to be professional and the fact that they are open weekends with the option of accommodation was a bonus. I didn’t consider training anywhere else as the standard was not as high as Able Skills. Their Accommodation is very satisfactory, has everything needed inside, […]

    Read article
  4. 10 week Tiling Level 3 NVQ Review

    10 week Tiling Level 3 NVQ Review

    Able Skills were recommended to me by a friend. I was welcomed to the centre by John. I was most impressed with the office staff who gave me a good understanding of the course content, and how I was able to split the cost of paying for the training over the weeks interest free, it […]

    Read article
  5. 8 Weeks C&G Plastering Review

    8 Weeks C&G Plastering Review

    I found Able Skills through a magazine and knew they handled LCAS Resettlements. My initial call to them was impressive, they were spot on. The training is delivered really well by Spencer and Joe and the facilities at the centre are really good. They offer a chatty, jovial environment to train in. I didn’t expect […]

    Read article
  6. Tiling Course Review

    Tiling Course Review

    I am just coming up to my 22nd year in the Marines and leave in September due to my Contract ending.All I have ever known is being in the armed forces. It has taken me a year to decide what second career to move into.A possible opportunity in my hometown led me to choose a […]

    Read article
  7. Bricklaying Course Review

    Bricklaying Course Review

    I have been in the Army for 21 years, and will be resettling in Kent next year. In 1998 I took a level 2 Bricklaying course and decided to use my resettlement allowances to retrain and refresh my Bricklaying skills, train in Tiling, plumbing and painting & Decorating. My hope is to use my new […]

    Read article
  8. 10 WEEK Carpentry & Joinery Review

    10 WEEK Carpentry & Joinery Review

    I have been in the Air force for 22 years as an Engineer and have decided to resettle and spend some quality time at home now. When I am home, I enjoy DIY and believe Carpentry to be a good basis for having a good grounding of all trades and I find it relaxing to […]

    Read article
  9. Painting & Decorating C&G 6217 03 4 Week CoursesReview

    Painting & Decorating C&G 6217 03 4 Week CoursesReview

    Having been made redundant from a career in the IT recruitment industry I trained and started my own business as a Gardener.I have decided to take a second career option as work comes to a standstill over the winter period and I am generally out of work between November and February which is an expensive […]

    Read article
  10. 3 Week Gas Safe Course Review

    3 Week Gas Safe Course Review

    I have already trained with Able Skills for my Plumbing Level 2 Qualification. What I liked most about Able Skills was the nice friendly office staff and the fact you are able to turn up to their Centre unannounced for a tour of the facility. My Tutor was Darren for the Gas Training, he explains […]

    Read article
  11. LadderLimb proving its worth as a valuable piece of kit

    LadderLimb proving its worth as a valuable piece of kit

    LadderLimb, the pioneering “third hand on the ladder” for tradesmen, is gaining more and more plaudits among the professional community.

    Read article
  12. Apprenticeship recruitment drive launched in North West

    Apprenticeship recruitment drive launched in North West

    A partnership of housing associations and construction firms have launched a recruitment drive for more than 20 apprentices in the north west of England.

    Read article
  13. You are viewing 12 of 26 news

    Page