Able Skills News

Find out more about the different kinds of common household carpentry joints, and the pros and cons of using each one.

Coinciding with World Spine Day 2025, find out more about the different steps you can take when it comes to protecting your spine both in and out of work.

Retrain for a career in plumbing or electrical installation with a flexible home study course from Able Skills. Study from home, train in our centre, and earn a City & Guilds qualification.

Find out more about whether you’re suited to a career in plastering, the day-to-day life of plasterers, earning potential and progression opportunities.

Find out why teacher Pam took up the tools and trained in not one, but over six different trade subjects, why she continues to choose Able Skills and how she plans to use her newly acquired skills.

Learn more about the different training and qualifications electricians might need throughout different stages of their careers.

The plumbing and heating industries span a variety of different roles and responsibilities, learn more about the various jobs the sectors cover.

Find out more about how much painters and decorators could earn at different stages throughout their careers, and the variety of progression routes available.

If construction is a career path that’s always appealed to you, but you’ve never quite made the leap, there are attractive opportunities for career changers to join the industry.

In support of #GSW25, we hear from Able Skills’ gas instructor Richard. In this clip, Richard tells us how he got into the gas industry and shares advice about regular gas safety checks and the importance of always using a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Whether you’re a homeowner keen to tackle your own repairs and refurbishments or a property developer looking to cut costs and take charge of renovations, learning plastering as a DIY skill offers both practical benefits and long-term value.  

Find out more about the path towards becoming a professional carpenter. Learn more about the required qualifications and different training routes.