February 2016

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  1. Construction industry to employ more workers

    Construction industry to employ more workers

    With the lack of skilled workers in the construction industry and a growth in construction work across the UK, it is meaning that construction companies will need to employ a quarter of a million new workers over the next five years.   The construction industry is set to see its biggest growth since the financial […]

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  2. Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant!

    Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant!

    We are very pleased to be awarded with the Gold Trusted Merchant accreditation 2016 from Feefo, who are The Global Feedback Engine.   Feefo is a trusted ratings and reviews platform that holds genuine feedback from paying customers. Students at Able Skills will be offered the chance to give feedback to Feefo based on their […]

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  3. Experienced Carpenters now need an NVQ!

    Experienced Carpenters now need an NVQ!

      Are you an experienced Carpenter?   Carpentry is one of the oldest trades around and it is a trade that will never be replaced by machine. Carpenters are always busy at work, either on-site or in people’s homes and they are always in high demand. Many experienced Carpenters, which have been working in the […]

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  4. Are you Gas Safe?

    Are you Gas Safe?

    Yet another case of unsafe gas work has been reported at a home in Exeter and this has just highlighted the fact that illegal gas work is still being carried out in the UK.   The Gas Safe website has reported that 67,000 gas emergencies have been reported within the last year. People’s lives are […]

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  5. Plumbers move to Level 3

    Plumbers move to Level 3

    A career as a Plumber is currently one of the best career opportunities and one of the best paid in the trade industry right now, this is due to the shortage of properly trained and qualified Plumbers.   When entering the plumbing industry it is vital that you get the correct training and to not […]

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  6. Have you got what it takes to work as a Plasterer?

    Have you got what it takes to work as a Plasterer?

    Plasterers are needed both domestically and on-site to deal with the current skills shortage in the construction industry.   The current skills shortage in the construction industry is causing a real problem amongst building work because they are unable to find the skilled workers to complete the work available. However, this offers a fantastic chance […]

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  7. Move from Level 2 to Level 3 with the Home Study

    Move from Level 2 to Level 3 with the Home Study

    The Level 3 Electrical course is a natural progression from The Level 2 Electrical course. It allows new Electricians to further their knowledge and to become more qualified.   However, if you already hold a Level 2 Electrical qualification and have started working in the industry and you can’t find the time to commit to […]

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  8. Student Stories - Alex McGuinness

    Student Stories - Alex McGuinness

    Alex McGuinness is making his way through a City & Guilds 6 Week Plastering course at Able Skills and so far he has really enjoyed learning a new trade.   Throughout his working career, Alex has always been involved in construction and has been mainly self-taught in trades such as Tiling, Decorating and Plumbing. His […]

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  9. Electrical AM2 Assessment for NVQ level 3

    Electrical AM2 Assessment for NVQ level 3

    The AM2 Assessment was originally part of the pre-NVQ assessment required for JIB registration operated by NET: National Electrotechnical Training. The AM2 is an independently administered practical exam and multiple choice test.   The current format now forms the final unit of the C&G2357 qualification and must be completed to gain the whole qualification for […]

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  10. Help the Housing Crisis

    Help the Housing Crisis

    The ‘Housing Crisis’ in the UK is still a huge problem and the lack of quality and affordable homes in the South East of England is a worry. The plan to build one million new homes is being slowed due to the lack of skilled workers on the building sites. The plans to build more […]

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  11. Student Stories - Steven

    Student Stories - Steven

    Carpet Fitter, Steven, came to Able Skills looking for a change of career. He decided that carpentry was the best option for him to go forward in the future.   After years of working as a Carpet Fitter, Steven decided he wanted to gain some carpentry skills and start buying and renovating apartments as a […]

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  12. Chris & Hoyol tackle the Decorative Panel!

    Chris & Hoyol tackle the Decorative Panel!

    Chris and Hoyol are nearing the end of their 8 Week Bricklaying course and they have now taken on the difficult task of constructing a Decorative Wall.   This is a very complexed structure and involves a lot of measurements that have to be correct for the construction of the wall to work properly. Chris […]

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