Carpentry

Want to learn a new skill? Find out more about the physical and mental benefits of learning carpentry.

Learn more about the differences between carpentry and joinery, and the various kinds of jobs each profession specialises in.

Find out more about kickstarting your construction career with carpentry courses suited to all levels of experience.

Are you an experienced carpenter looking to obtain a formal NVQ? Learn more about the benefits of completing an Experienced Worker Practical Assessment.

Thinking about a career in carpentry? Find out more about expert-led carpentry courses for all experiences at Able Skills.

Discover more about Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA), a faster way to achieve your NVQ Level 2.

Find out more about the team of expert tutors who make sure Able Skills consistently delivers the highest level of training for tradespeople.

The construction industry covers a variety of trades, from Bricklaying to Carpentry. And it is arguably the most reliable industry in the UK. Did you know that in 2018 the construction industry was worth a total of £117 Billion? That was 6% of the total economy that year! This is why so many people choose […]

Carpentry has been at the heart of construction for thousands of years. With the earliest known examples of carpentry dating back to 4000 BC, there is no construction industry that we as a civilization have relied on so much. With modern technology making the life of a modern-day Carpenter a little bit easier than it […]

Now that things are getting back to normal there is a huge demand on tradespeople of all types. People are preparing for a summer without the stress of Covid 19 restrictions and need the workforce of trades to do so.  New research from Checkatrade has found that a huge 83% of the population are planning a home […]

Are you interested in completing a Carpentry Qualification? If so Able Skills is the place for you! Our wide range of outstanding carpentry courses are taught at our state-of-the-art training centre located in Dartford. Our instructors are all master craftsmen who have a wealth of experience in both teaching and being on-site, with a student-to-teacher ratio of […]

Feedback from students on our Carpentry courses!   Here at Able Skills it is business as usual in our carpentry centre as students gain hands-on practical experienced guided by our instructors. Of course these students are working at a social distance and are getting their training in a space that is safe and reliable. If […]