Why is Inspection & Testing Important? There are so many electrician courses out there, sometimes it can be hard to differentiate the courses and get what you need. This short article will explain what Inspection & Testing courses are and why it is an important thing to have a qualification in. Our City & Guilds qualification […]
According to a recent study, 1/3 of people don’t check if their engineer is working legally A third (33.3%) of UK adults admit they’ve not checked if the engineer working on their home’s gas appliances is doing so legally by being on the Gas Safe Register, according to the latest research findings by the […]
A construction company and one of its employees have been sentenced for health and safety failures Here at Able Skills, we take health and safety very seriously and aim to teach our students the fundamentals no matter what course they are on. Even if it happens to be an Introduction to Bricklaying course we […]
Future proofing the gas network How can we help? Gas Training, here at Able Skills we have a variety of diffrent gas courses that can set you on the right path towards becoming a professional gas engineer. If you are already a gas engineer but you require an ACS assessment and so on, […]
Unite, the union has launched an online silica register to allow construction workers who have been exposed to silica dust to register their exposure An online silica register has been put into place after growing concerns surrounding construction workers inhaling silica dust, which can cause many health problems. This is not a new issue, but it’s […]
5 Reasons to become a Gas Engineer! At Able Skills, we offer a tremendous range of different courses, some of our most popular courses are plumbing and gas. That’s because these are consistent and trades that are always in demand… Here are some great reasons why you should consider a career as a gas […]
Time for a Makeover? Are you thinking about giving your home a makeover? Maybe a fresh lick of paint or even an entire re-tiling of a bathroom? Whatever it is that you are looking to change, we have got all your DIY needs. We offer comprehensive training in specialised subjects so that you can become […]
Hazard App that is making work on-site safety easier for construction workers! A new App that shows potential dangers at building sites could save the lives of construction workers has just launched. Let’s go over some of the features and see if it’s work downloading. Other on-site management Apps do already exist, but none […]
It has been a year since the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations were released The Senior Technical Support Engineer of ECA or Electrical Contractors Association has recently highlighted some of the challenges and difficulties surrounding the regulations. The new regulations were aimed towards safety, implementation and preparation for the future. However, a year later, some 18th Edition […]
£850m investment to be made for hospital improvements! There was plenty of uncertainty, surrounding our new prime minister. Now, he’s confirmed a huge cash injection into the NHS. Announcing that 20+ hospitals will get new facilities, upgrades and developments through the latest scheme. This is not just for London, hospitals across the UK will […]
Yet another huge construction project here in the UK! Now, it is Manchester’s turn to get in on the action, taking on a huge £1bn project that will transform the airport into an international hub. Projects like this are beneficial in so many ways, not just for the convenience of travellers. Construction firms benefit, […]
IDEAL Network’s AnyWARE is available now! Who is IDEAL? IDEAL Networks are a global innovator in data cable and network testers. They produce connectors, hand tools, testers, and meters for the electrical and telecommunications industries. They have offices all over the world form Mexico to Buckinghamshire and have just realed their newest innovative feature, an App […]