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  1. Student Story: 6-week handyman course with Alex

    Student Story: 6-week handyman course with Alex

    Discover why Alex chose Able Skills for his City & Guilds Handyman course and how his new skills helped him plan for a career change.

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  2. Trade training to fit around you

    Trade training to fit around you

    Are you interested in a career in construction but can’t commit to a traditional training course? Find out more about flexible trade training at Able Skills.

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  3. How do I get work on a building site as a plasterer?

    How do I get work on a building site as a plasterer?

    Are you wanting to take on site work as a plasterer? Find out more about the training and qualifications you’ll need before doing so.

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  4. Gas training: A step-by-step guide

    Gas training: A step-by-step guide

    Are you considering a career as a gas engineer? Learn more about the training and qualifications you’ll need to complete.

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  5. From labourer to bricklayer: How to get your NVQ

    From labourer to bricklayer: How to get your NVQ

    Are you an experienced bricklayer seeking formal industry qualifications? Learn more about our streamlined experienced worker NVQ assessment.

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  6. How to switch to a career in plumbing

    How to switch to a career in plumbing

    Has the new year sparked your desire for a job change? With plumbing set to be one of the most in-demand trades for 2024, this could be the perfect time to make the switch and begin training towards a career in the industry.  Research conducted by Metals4U (shared by PHAM News) used job vacancy data […]

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  7. What qualifications do I need to become an electrician in the UK?

    What qualifications do I need to become an electrician in the UK?

    Find out more about the qualifications needed to begin working as an electrician in the UK.

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  8. How to refresh a room with wallpaper

    How to refresh a room with wallpaper

    Wallpaper offers a quick and cost-effective way to breathe new life into a room. Looking for inspiration? See some of the trends we expect to see a lot of in the next year.

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  9. Are you planning home improvements in 2024?

    Are you planning home improvements in 2024?

    Learn more about introductory trade courses and why they are a great investment for anyone planning home improvements.

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  10. 5 tiling trends to look out for in 2024

    5 tiling trends to look out for in 2024

    Are you planning on home improvements in 2024? Find out more about the popular tiling trends we expect to see more of in the next 12 months.

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  11. What’s next for your gas career?

    What’s next for your gas career?

    With the gas industry in the midst of a transition towards more sustainable technologies, the sector finds itself at an incredibly exciting stage. While initial questions had been raised about the long-term demand for gas engineers due to the UK’s plans to move away from traditional natural gas supplies, we now know that the core […]

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  12. Is your plumbing ready for winter?

    Is your plumbing ready for winter?

    Learn more about the steps you can take around the home to prepare your plumbing for winter, and how to spot when it’s time to call out a professional.

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