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  1. Construction still faces a massive shortage of skilled workers

    Construction still faces a massive shortage of skilled workers

    The UK continues to struggle with a severe shortage of skilled workers in the construction sector. We look at the latest report from City & Guilds and data from the Construction Industry Training Board.

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  2. Help your customers stay gas safe

    Help your customers stay gas safe

    Whether you’re a Gas Safe registered engineer, a landlord or a homeowner, it’s important to share gas safety advice with people around you. By raising awareness, we can make a difference.

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  3. What is the typical career path of a bricklayer?

    What is the typical career path of a bricklayer?

    Find out everything you need to know about becoming a bricklayer, from required qualifications, to earning potential and career progression.

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  4. Student Story: NVQ Level 2 Tiling with Zeva

    Student Story: NVQ Level 2 Tiling with Zeva

    When Zeva decided it was time to reskill, building on her background in painting and decorating, tiling felt like a natural next step, as it’s creative and practical.

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  5. What customers look for when hiring an electrician

    What customers look for when hiring an electrician

    Discover the key criteria that homeowners and businesses look for when they are hiring a professional electrician.

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  6. What can carpenters earn at different stages of their careers?

    What can carpenters earn at different stages of their careers?

    Find out more about the earning potentials of carpenters and joiners at different stages of each career.

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  7. Flexible gas engineer training: Why not learn at the weekend? 

    Flexible gas engineer training: Why not learn at the weekend? 

    As the shortage of qualified gas engineers continues in the UK, the industry must adapt and ensure it is doing everything it can to attract a new generation of installers to meet demand. 

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  8. What customers look for when hiring a kitchen fitter

    What customers look for when hiring a kitchen fitter

    When hiring a kitchen fitter, customers weigh up several factors. Understanding what matters most to clients can help you stand out.

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  9. What are the different levels of CSCS cards?

    What are the different levels of CSCS cards?

    Learn more about the different levels of CSCS cards for construction workers, and what the requirements are for each.

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  10. New at Able Skills: NVQ for Domestic Installers 

    New at Able Skills: NVQ for Domestic Installers 

    Find out more about gaining your Domestic Electrical Level 3, the NVQ for Domestic Installers with Able Skills.

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  11. Student Story: Multi-trader Mike Lok

    Student Story: Multi-trader Mike Lok

    From corporate to construction: find out why multi-trader Mike Lok decided to do a painting and decorating course and what he did next to launch a handyman business and now a micro DIY school.

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  12. How big is the construction skills gap?

    How big is the construction skills gap?

    Find out more about the current size of the construction skills gap, what is causing it, and what can be done to begin solving it.

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