July 2019

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  1. Gas Safety Week!

    Gas Safety Week!

    Gas Safety Week is coming up this September, get involved and stay safe!   Here at Able Skills, we take health & safety very seriously! We teach all of our students the proper and correct procedures for all aspects of the trade they are learning. It should really be obvious why Gas Safety is so important; […]

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  2. "Smart Home" Technology, what does this mean for electricians?

    "Smart Home" Technology, what does this mean for electricians?

    “Smart Home” Devices and why electricians should become familiar with them   What are they?   Technology is constantly changing and developing, it’s hard to keep track of the latest phone, the latest gadget and now we have a new emerging market…”Smart  Home” devices. It started with smart meters that track your household usage of […]

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  3. Should I Choose The Home Study Or Full Time Plumbing Course?

    Should I Choose The Home Study Or Full Time Plumbing Course?

    The whole point of being the UK’s Number 1 construction training course provider is to offer courses with great prospects in a ‘please all’ manner. Having been around for nearly 20 years, it’s safe to say that we know what our students want. From Plumbing Courses that can be achieved on a full time basis […]

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  4. What is the Part P Package?

    What is the Part P Package?

    What is included in the advanced & regular Domestic Electrical Part-P Package?   Here at Able Skills, we understand that in the sector of electrical training there are many diffrent aspects that need to be covered. Sometimes this can become tedious so we offer packages which include multiple courses all at one price point! If […]

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  5. Plumbers earnings rebound by 4.7%

    Plumbers earnings rebound by 4.7%

    The flow of income is on, as plumbers wages increase across the board!   Weekly earnings for plumbers across the country is now on the increase! Self-employed plumbing contractors are making a killing. Analysis of June payroll data for more than 2,200 construction companies in England and Wales reveals a month-on-month increase of 4.7% to […]

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  6. UK Construction is up 5.5%, you can make that even higher!

    UK Construction is up 5.5%, you can make that even higher!

    UK Construction is up 5.5%, you can make that even higher! A recent review showed a 5.5% increase in the value of construction contracts awarded from May to June 2019 in the UK. This is great for the entire construction sector as it means that the value of the contracts that companies are taking on […]

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  7. How To Report An Illegal Gas Fitter!

    How To Report An Illegal Gas Fitter!

    We often hear about rogue traders conning the innocent out of hundreds or thousands of pounds when undergoing faulty work. We’ve seen it on tv and we’ve also read about it online. Whether it was the Able Skills Blog or other news sites, the fact is that the number of incidents seems far too high […]

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  8. 5 Things to know before taking an NVQ in Plastering!

    5 Things to know before taking an NVQ in Plastering!

    5 Things to know before taking an NVQ in Plastering!   This list consists of 5 things you should keep in mind before enrolling on a Level 2 NVQ Plastering Course. No matter which one of our plastering courses you are looking at make sure that you understand the course you are taking, read the […]

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  9. Why is Gas Safety so important?

    Why is Gas Safety so important?

    It should really be obvious why Gas Safety is so important; however, it is still not clear to some people how important it really is. Unfortunately, it is becoming a regular occurrence where we are seeing ‘gas engineers’ being arrested for carrying out illegal gas work or homeowners being caught up in the horrors of […]

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  10. Newcastle big wheel deal gets green light

    Newcastle big wheel deal gets green light

    Construction on this £100m scheme set to start next year!   More and more projects around the UK are coming to fruition. The UK is developing, expanding and growing, and it needs skilled workers! There is a large increase in the amount of proposed construction work and has been for the last few years. As the […]

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  11. The Advanced Domestic Installer Course With Jayne Meadows!

    The Advanced Domestic Installer Course With Jayne Meadows!

    Jayne Meadows (pictured above) is the latest student to begin The Advanced Domestic Electrical Installer Course! Today marks the end of her first week and we thought it would be a good idea to catch up with her and find out a bit more about her previous Bronze Restoration Business and what brought her to […]

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  12. How do you apply for a Carpentry course?

    How do you apply for a Carpentry course?

    How do you apply for a Carpentry course?  Thinking of getting into carpentry? Look no further we have got you covered. Not only do we have the newest equipment, experienced instructors and great facilities. We also have specific courses to suit your needs, whether you are an Experienced Carpenter seeking NVQ or a complete novice looking […]

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