Able Skills News

We’ve spoken to many prospective students in our 20+ years in the industry. Here are a few of the questions that come up when they contact us.

From DIY tiling, to tiling as a trade, find out more about learning how to tile 

Discover the progression opportunities available to those working within the plumbing and heating industries.

Interested in pursuing a career as an electrician? Find out about the different training routes available and discover which is the fastest option.

Are you interested in switching careers to electrical? Find out all you need to know about becoming an electrician as an adult.

Are you thinking of exploring new job opportunities in the new year? Read more about why a construction trade career should be an appealing prospect.

Find out more about the common mistakes people make when hanging wallpaper, and the tips and tricks you should follow when DIY wallpapering.

Find out more about what the government’s 2025 Autumn Budget might mean for the construction industry, from infrastructure investment to boosted planning capacity.

In our latest monthly construction news roundup, we look at the Autumn budget and new employment figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Find out more about changing careers to carpentry, and why it’s an achievable objective, whatever stage of life you’re at.

Discover tips, tricks and advice you can use for finding work as a handyman/handyperson.

Discover more about the benefits of a career in construction, from personal growth and stability to the accessibility of training.