Able Skills News

Find out why sign painter and mural artist Abbi decided to do a painting and decorating course, what she’ll do with her new skills and what’s next for her career.

Discover how long it takes to become a qualified plumber and learn more about the qualifications you need to hold before completing work.

Find out more about the skills covered in the Introduction to Carpentry course and how the training could lead to a potential career switch.

Find out more about what can cause a leaky tap and how you can fix it yourself using a simple step-by-step guide.

Interested in pursuing a career in electrical? Find out more about the kind of person suited to being an electrician, the industry’s earning potential and progression opportunities.

If your overall aim is to be a qualified plumber and a Gas Safe Registered Engineer, learn how to achieve that with a combined training route.

Learn more about the steps homeowners can take to prevent and tackle a blocked sinks, showers, baths and toilets.

We follow student Fahad on his path from plumber to Gas Safe registration and beyond.

If you’re considering electrical as your new career, the range of electrical courses, different entry routes and qualifications could be overwhelming.

Find out more about the changes to Grandfather Rights cards, and the next steps for those affected when the accreditation becomes invalid in 2025.

As the construction industry continues to face major skills shortages, find out how upskilling could hold a key role in the sector’s future.

Find out more about the different ways the construction industry supported World Mental Health Day this year.