Electrical

Salisbury electrician volunteers time to help a Chad charity.

Two young tradesmen from Lincolnshire have won funding from The Prince’s Trust to help start their own businesses.

The new 2365 Level 2 and 3 electrical qualifications starting 8th OctoberThis will replace the old 2330 Level 2 and 3 and will enable students to see their own progression as they complete various written and online exams, including assignments and practical assessments throughout both the Level 2 and Level 3 electrical course.We will also […]

City & Guilds are introducing new qualifications to replace what we know as the City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 and Level 3 courses. These courses will then become the 2365 Level 2 and Level 3. Effectively the same qualifications, just updated. Although, there will be a change over later in the year, the 2330 […]

Able Skills can help you on the path to your new electrical career.The benefits of an electrician’s career include an increasing UK demand for competent and qualified trade professionals that comply with domestic and increasingly, European requirements for safe and reliable practice. Trusted professionals can reap the rewards of high-quality work in terms of job […]

Able Skills Electrical Assessor Paul Hewson undertook our first NVQ level 3 visit to a student who is currently working on the London Underground.Paul has a long standing love affair with the Underground having worked at various underground locations himself as an Electrician, long before turning his hand to teaching – this makes him an […]

These days, most trades demand that you keep up to date with your skills, learning about new developments and making sure you maintain good working habits and stay safe. Electricians have to be very careful in their work and a careless slip can mean serious injury or even death, so it is essential that you […]

Part P coursesallow electricians to carry out electrical work legally without having to notify building control. They will be able to issue an Electrical Installation Certificate once the work is complete, which complies with building control requirements. An electrician who is Part P registered is much more likely to gain extra work, as householders are […]

Whether you are already established as a tradesman, or whether you want to add a new skill to your DIY set, there is always scope for adding a new string to your construction bow. Those who undertake construction work as a DIY venture can always afford to keep abreast of new legislation and heath and […]

We currently have a lot of forces guys completing their electrical resettlement training with Able skills. They are achieving their level 2 and level 3 2330 electrical courses. This will then enable them to achieve their 2382 17th edition wiring regulations, 2377 portable appliance testing, 2392 inspection & testing and the 2394 & 2395, which […]

Many of the skills that are learned in the army are relevant to construction, therefore for those who are leaving the army construction can be an excellent choice. Also, some roles in the army require aspects of trades, and some may even be predominantly based on a trade – for example, the Corps of Royal […]

There is good demand for qualified electricians and therefore becoming an electrician can be a rewarding, successful career with good earnings potential. However, entering the profession can seem a little confusing as there are so many different electrical courseson offer. Those considering entering the profession for the first time can be unsure as to which […]