October 2018

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  1. Able Skills goes to Gibraltar!

    Able Skills goes to Gibraltar!

    In early October, Steve Briggs, one of our electrical instructors travelled to Gibraltar to deliver 18th Edition training to Techtrolec electrical contractors. Techtrolec have gained a reputation as one of Gibraltar’s most successful and reputable commercial electrical contractors and has grown to include an air conditioning department and a fire and security department delivering all […]

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  2. Teacher Profile: Meet Electrician Training Instructor Clive!

    Teacher Profile: Meet Electrician Training Instructor Clive!

    Teacher Profile: Meet Electrician Training Instructor Clive!   To ensure learning quality, we must look at the Instructors we select to train the Electricians of tomorrow. We place great importance on teaching methods and customising teachers’ approaches to meet individual student needs. We understand everyone learns differently and for that reason, placing tremendous amounts of […]

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  3. Construction Boom in the North West

    Construction Boom in the North West

    It has been an up and down kind of year in the construction industry with output changing monthly and the last few months have seen a negative impact hit. However, in recent times construction seems to be hitting a boom, especially in the North West region on the UK. Construction overall in the North West […]

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  4. Get a CSCS Card with a Plastering NVQ!

    Get a CSCS Card with a Plastering NVQ!

    When working on a building site as a ‘skilled’ tradesman/woman you will need to have the correct qualifications and documentation to prove you are skilled and qualified in the trade you wish to work in. The most vital part of documentation you need is the CSCS Skilled workers card and for those looking to work […]

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  5. Another Push For Electricians To Get The Professional Recognition They Deserve!

    Another Push For Electricians To Get The Professional Recognition They Deserve!

    Another Push For Electricians To Get The Professional Recognition They Deserve! Earlier this year we published an article on Electricians gaining professional recognition. The reasoning behind such campaign was to eliminate those who are not as skilled and competent as they claim to be and such system would allow customers to easily clarify the exact Electrician […]

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  6. Why you need an NVQ to work as a Bricklayer...

    Why you need an NVQ to work as a Bricklayer...

    Becoming a Bricklayer may seem a great idea and that you will earn loads straight away, however, without the correct qualifications you’ll not be getting very far. To become a Bricklayer and work on a building site, it takes more than just rocking up and laying bricks. It takes hard work and dedication to learn […]

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  7. Great Progress For Students On Our Level 2 Plumbing Course

    Great Progress For Students On Our Level 2 Plumbing Course

    The City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course is taking place is one of our Plumbing Centres over the next few weeks. Being the Level 2, students can expect to learn a whole new repertoire of skills in comparison to the Introduction to Plumbing Course. Aiming to get you competent with various aspects of Plumbing, The […]

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  8. So What's The Best Multi-Function Tester We Hear You Ask?

    So What's The Best Multi-Function Tester We Hear You Ask?

    So What’s The Best Multi-Function Tester We Hear You Ask?   Being a Course Provider sometimes means doing more than just offering theoretical and practical training for students. We pay close attention to what students exactly want from us, and on top of expert training, we talk with our students and welcome any questions they […]

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  9. Did you hear what they said about our Gas Training Courses?

    Did you hear what they said about our Gas Training Courses?

    Whether you’re completely new to the industry or hold previous Plumbing Qualifications, Able Skills have Gas Training Courses to suit your needs. Not only we do offer various Gas Safety Training, but we offer courses for those who have completed their training and are looking for more specific courses to increase their range of services like the Boiler Fault Finding […]

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  10. The Must Have Tools For Electricians!

    The Must Have Tools For Electricians!

    The Must Have Tools For Electricians!   Students on our hands on Electrician Courses are provided with in depth course material to assist with their learning. To ensure students have everything they need to launch their new career, all necessary text books are provided. When enrolling onto the City & Guilds Accredited Level 2 or […]

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  11. Have you heard what they said about our Electrician Courses?

    Have you heard what they said about our Electrician Courses?

    Have you heard what they said about our Electrician Courses? Investing in your future can bring about difficult choices but we try to make them easier for you through feedback given to us by our very own students. Have you heard what they said about our Electrician Courses? Read below to find out! T. Fred […]

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  12. Yet More Cases Of Electrical Fires!

    Yet More Cases Of Electrical Fires!

    Yet More Cases Of Electrical Fires!   Electrical fires really should be a thing of the past as the topic remains in news headlines, yet we hear of more and more cases. It’s believed the tragedy that was Grenfell Tower was caused by such Electrical Faults and as a Training Provider, we believe we should […]

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