Electrical

Want to begin training as an electrician but can’t fit a course around your prior commitments? Able Skills’ flexible electrical training courses can be tailored to your schedule.

Experienced electrician looking to grow your skill set? Discover a range of advanced courses perfect for electrical professionals.

Hear more about the latest developments from the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) 2021 annual review.

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

Learn more about Able Skills’ team of expert tutors in our Meet the Team series. Next up is Robert, an experienced electrical engineer and teacher.

Discover ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency, from quick and easy fixes to more long-term solutions.

Our latest Student Success Story is David Bodkin, who trained to become a qualified electrician with Able Skills, completing his City & Guilds Level 2 & 3, and 18th Edition qualifications.

Start your journey towards becoming a self-employed electrician. Everything you need to know about starting your own electrical business.

Find out more about the training and qualifications needed to become a Gold Card Approved Electrician.

Over the last few years, electricians have seen their demand skyrocket due to an ongoing shortage of skilled tradespeople across the UK. All signs point to that trend continuing for the foreseeable future as the construction industry continues to flourish, making it an extremely appealing career path.  What are the industry standard or required qualifications […]

Not only can a career as an electrician be a vastly satisfying one— bringing with it fantastic opportunities for a healthy work-life balance—it also has the potential to become incredibly lucrative, with a wide variety of progression routes on offer.  Demand for skilled trade workers remains consistently high in the UK, with electricians in particular […]

The pandemic has changed every type of industry. Admittedly, the construction industry was among the least affected, however, it has faced its share of challenges, delays and restrictions. Yet, now in 2021 construction output is as high as ever! This year construction output across the country is set to rise 14% with experts in the […]