August 2019

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  1. Yet another one!

    Yet another one!

    Yes, another group prosecuted for illegal Gas work! Here at Able Skills, we teach students the proper procedures when going about starting in the industry, and advice upon completion of our Gas courses that our students become ‘Gas Safe Registered’. The Gas Safe Register is the official gas registration body for the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Guernsey, appointed by […]

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  2. Trying to avoid registration?

    Trying to avoid registration?

    Taking one of our Gas courses? Make sure that you become ‘Gas Safe Registered’ upon completion A woman in Runcorn, Cheshire was prosecuted by Halton Borough Council Trading Standards. The 33-year old woman plead guilty to two offences of making false claims when she appeared at Chester Crown Court. Her first offence was advertising her services […]

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  3. The Biggest Construction Project in Britain!

    The Biggest Construction Project in Britain!

    The biggest building project in Britain is HS2 and it’s underway!   HS2 is a massive project and will take a number of years to complete, phase one of the developments between London and Birmingham is due to open at the end of 2026, with the second phase to Leeds and Manchester scheduled for completion […]

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  4. Plumbing & Gas go hand in hand

    Plumbing & Gas go hand in hand

    Why do Plumbing & Gas go hand in hand?   A lot of our students here at Able Skills taking Plumbing courses tend to follow it up by taking one of our Gas courses. This is not just because they want to broaden their skillset and earn money from both trades, but in fact, there is a […]

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  5. What's going on in Plastering?

    What's going on in Plastering?

    What’s going on in Plastering? Here at our centre and in the industry… Here at Able Skills, we teach all different trades to people, at any skills level and in a range of different skills. Plastering is a trade that will always be needed and our Plastering courses have a reputation for producing top-quality and […]

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  6. What is WRAS?

    What is WRAS?

    What is WRAS? Do I need to take the course? Here at Able Skills, we host a variety of diffrent courses, plumbing is a technical skill and requires professional training from experienced instructors. At our training facility, our Plumbing courses are taught by experienced, informed and professional tutors who have years of experience working out […]

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  7. What's going on in the construction industry?

    What's going on in the construction industry?

    What’s going on in the construction industry? Huge scale projects are apparently increasing the health & safety standards of the entire industry! Here at Able Skills, we take health & safety very seriously and provide our students with the basics no matter what course it is that they are undertaking. A three-year-long research project has […]

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  8. When Should You Replace Your Boiler?

    When Should You Replace Your Boiler?

    When Should You Replace Your Boiler? The reality is that boilers tend to become less efficient and become worse and worse with the passing of time. Normally having a boiler for any more than 10-15 years means that it’s time to say goodbye to old faithful…Consider the benefits of a new boiler, the latest models […]

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  9. The construction industry’s digital transformation

    The construction industry’s digital transformation

    The construction industry is on the rise, in more ways than one: Following the Industrial strategy that saw the construction industry gain a huge increase in funds back in 2017.  Chosen as one of the four key industries to receive a government boost as part of the long-awaited new Industrial Strategy; it now seems that […]

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  10. Part-P Update!

    Part-P Update!

    Pay attention, there are a few changes coming to the Part P Package   What is the Part-P package?   The aim of this training package is to ensure you have a full understanding of how to safely install domestic electrics and meet the requirements of scheme providers to register on to their Domestic Installer […]

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  11. Emiliano Sala & Carbon monoxide?

    Emiliano Sala & Carbon monoxide?

    An investigation into Emiliano Sala plane as ‘potentially fatal’ carbon monoxide levels revealed!   So, we all remember the tragic passing of Emiliano Sala, who passed away after his plane crashed during a flight from Nantes to Cardiff. It has now been revealed that his death may have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning after toxicity […]

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  12. First structure of HS2 to be built!

    First structure of HS2 to be built!

    The first major structure of HS2 to be constructed at London Euston   What is HS2?   HS2 or High Speed 2 is a planned high-speed railway in the United Kingdom. Sections of the railway are under construction, other sections await approval, while some sections will have design amendments to integrate with Northern Powerhouse Rail. This […]

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