January 2016

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  1. Get Decorating now!

    Get Decorating now!

    Painting & Decorating is a trade that is involved in all construction work, usually towards the end of the work. On housing projects they will be the ones to come in and apply the finishing touches to the houses or buildings to make them more appealing to potential buyers. Fair to say, Decorators have a […]

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  2. No CSCS Card, No Work!

    No CSCS Card, No Work!

    If you are looking for work on-site in the construction industry you need the right qualifications and a CSCS card, without them you will find it extremely hard to work on-site in a trade that you know inside and out. All construction sites are cracking down on employees that want to work without the official […]

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  3. Electrical Training Courses – Know the difference….

    Electrical Training Courses – Know the difference….

    A career as an Electrician has its benefits and is one of the highest paid jobs within the trade industry which makes it one of the most popular trades to be a part of. There are many different electrical courses and qualifications available which dictate how qualified you are and determine which type of electrical […]

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  4. 7 in 10 Brits feel trapped in their job!

    7 in 10 Brits feel trapped in their job!

    Change can always be a daunting experience and a change of career can be even worse for some people. This case has recently been proved… Able Skills have recently carried out a survey on 2,000 workers and 7 in 10 Brits said they feel trapped in their current jobs and have a fear of changing. […]

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  5. Painting & Decorating Feedback!

    Painting & Decorating Feedback!

    A recent Painting & Decorating student has left some fantastic feedback on her personal experience with us at Able Skills: “I have recently completed my City & Guilds Painting and Decorating Course with Able Skills and I am now working towards my NVQ Level 2. I am writing this review, as my experience with Able […]

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  6. Thinking of becoming a Plumber or Gas Engineer? – Here are things to consider…..

    Thinking of becoming a Plumber or Gas Engineer? – Here are things to consider…..

    When you make that all important decision to start a new career as a Plumber or Gas engineer it is very important to make sure you pick the right training centre. Many training centres will be quick to get you to sign on the dotted line and start asking you for money before you know […]

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  7. Start your Electrical Career today!

    Start your Electrical Career today!

    One industry that is currently booming is the Electrical industry. Thousands of Electricians are called out to peoples home everyday in the UK for minor problems or even full installations and the shortage of properly trained and skilled Electricians is not helping the increasing demand. Opportunities now for hopeful Electricians are higher than ever as […]

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  8. New Year, New Career!

    New Year, New Career!

    It is here, 2016 is now here and now is the best time to kick start your year with a new career! A recent poll found that 80% of people in their 20’s want to change their career already. Whatever age you are, it is never too late to change your career. The start of […]

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