Looking at starting a career in Painting & Decorating, see exactly what you can expect here in a video straight from our decorating centre. Students from all areas of the UK in full swing with their training at Able Skills. Becoming a Painter & Decorator in 2019 can open up a whole decoration of opportunities […]
Why Student Miles Clarke Turned To The Level 2 Electrical Course Yesterday saw not only the start of a new week, but to a new City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical Course. As a whole new wave of students began their journey here at Able Skills, we wanted to find out a bit more […]
2018 was a big year in the electrical industry with the introduction of the 18th Edition of the wiring regulations being released in the summer. Every Electrician and Domestic Installer up and down the UK have been sitting courses and exams to get up to date with the changes in the 18th Edition. The 18th […]
Great Advice And A Special Hello From A Familiar Face! Just recently our Tiling Instructor (Terry) and Decorating student (Nicky) volunteered as they helped transform the home of a deserving family on an edition of the BBC One Series, ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’. Having the opportunity to do so is a privilege and […]
Over the last year we have began running a Boiler Fault Finding Course here at Able Skills for Gas Engineers. However, we didn’t expect the popularity of this course to be so high so quickly. Every student that has taken part in this course has had great things to say and has left leaving a […]
Man Jailed For Fake Construction Skill Cards An issue that’s gained alot of spotlight lately is those on the tools have been faking construction skill cards in order to secure work on site. Now just recently, one man has been sentenced to just under 4 years in prison for manufacturing such fakes which included […]
New Warning To Letting Agents To Make Sure Properties Are Gas Safe! The current weather has it made very clear that what may have been one of the best summers in recent times, is officially over. As the temperatures drop, a new warning has been given to landlords to ensure their properties are gas […]
There is no better time for a fresh start in life than a New Year and with 2019 just around the corner, it is the perfect time to start making plans for the New Year. Whether it is a New Year’s Resolution or something bigger like a career change, you can do it if you […]
Are Office Buildings Built For Today’s Electrical Needs? That’s the question for today’s topic. Of course, many buildings we see around us including our homes would have been built many years ago, and designed to last many years ahead. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case as today’s world demands that office space is designed […]
Last week was the annual Budget and this so happened to be the last one before Brexit finally happens. The Budget 2018 brought together by The Chancellor, Philip Hammond has given a lot of talking points and will change various sectors of the UK. In the construction industry it is looking to gain a boost […]
Every year we have hundreds of students come and go at our training centre as they go in search of a new career and this is no different in our carpentry centre. All the time we see students come from all over to train on one of our many carpentry courses and they each have […]
Betty’s Boxing Packs A Strong Punch At Prestigious York Hall! As you know Able Skills are the proud sponsor of Betty’s Boxing – the UK’s fastest growing fight network. Last night the mecca of boxing known as York Hall played host to what had to have been one of the most action packed fight […]
