During the pandemic we though about other ways to conduct the all-important NVQ Assessments for our students. We now offer the NVQ Level 3 Electrical process remotely. This worked well in terms of social distancing and didn’t harm the assessment. It also means that we can help electricians in need of this qualification across the […]
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 […]
Being an Electrician can be one of the most interesting and exciting jobs there is, as an alternative to being stuck behind a desk in a stuffy office you are constantly upon the move meeting new people every day! Below we have listed 10 interesting facts about Electricians that may convince you to take up […]
Although the pandemic has provided the trade with many challenges over the last year so, one positive to come out of the coronavirus crisis could be the opportunity it provides to attract new people into the industry. Many people will have lost their employment or simply be looking for something more stable coming out of the […]
On average British Electricians want to own their own business by just 20 years old! With 31% of all Electricians registered in the UK being self-employed the idea of working for yourself is more than just a dream or idea for a lot of Electricians out there. Even if you aren’t aiming to be self-employed […]
Now that we are approaching the lifting of lockdown restrictions many people will be looking to get some household jobs done. When hiring an electrician it is important to hire a qualified electrician. Today we will look at some things to keep in mind to ensure you are hiring the right professional. Apparently, 36% of […]
The number of Electricians being employed over the last few years has been fluctuating, however, demand for electricians is high now that lockdown measures are being eased again in a weeks’ time people will be looking to undertake new projects whether that be domestic or commercial. This being said we at Able Skills cannot emphasize […]
Here at Able Skills, we believe that everyone has the right to work in whatever role or job they want, and we a very keen to promote the Electrical industry to all! Currently, it is estimated that only 1% of all registered Electricians are women, however, this could be changing more recently with employers looking to […]
Now that we are coming towards the end of lockdown restrictions. Things are getting back to normal in the trade industry. For those who are fully qualified, newly qualified or still in training to become an electrician now is the perfect time to up-skill and gain new knowledge, qualifications and ability in electrics through our […]
Over the last year working from home and the idea of remote working has become the new normal for a lot of people all over the world. With schools in the UK having been closed for large amounts of 2020 and so far in 2021, the idea of home study is something that people are […]
Here at Able Skills, we are doing our best to work with our students to help provide all our aspiring Electricians with the qualifications they need to get out on site as a fully qualified Electrician! For the previous 20 years, we have been doing just that and as technology has developed so have our courses, […]
Unfortunately, our Electrician courses are very popular and are currently booked until 2022. However, if you are thinking about starting a new career, here at Able Skills we can still help you to achieve your goal. We have been teaching both construction and technical trades for 20-years and understand what goes into becoming a profession […]