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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.

Discover how the UK construction skills shortage is creating thousands of opportunities for new entrants, career changers, and skilled professionals.

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.

Bricklaying courses built and taught by experts. Whether you’re an experienced bricklayer or just starting out, find the perfect programme for you.

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 everything you need to know about becoming a bricklayer, from required qualifications, to earning potential and career progression.

Learn more about how you can properly cut-in when painting and decorating with a simple, step-by-step guide.

From corporate to construction: find out why multi-trader Mike Lok decided to do a painting and decorating course and what he did next to launch a handyman business and now a micro DIY school.

If you’re a working electrician, find out how you could increase your earnings with some extra training

Find out how a water regulations course can help you with knowledge, regulation and accreditation as a plumber.

Find out more about the potential earnings of gas engineers at the different stages throughout their careers.