A while back it was announced that both the the City & Guilds 2330 NVQ Level 2 and the City & Guilds 2356 NVQ Level 3 are shortly both to be replaced with a single qualification, to be called the City & Guilds 2357 Level 3.If you are currently seeking to train as a fully […]
The surge in interest to install ‘green’ energy-efficient water heating systems has been causing some confusion over what’s the best and most economic system available on the market. A real contender has to be the Solar energy solution, i.e photovoltaic (PV) systems that convert sunlight into electricity! Please note that this method is different from […]
Autumm is with us once again! And the 6 monthly check of your home before winter sets in! That’s right – if you want to avoid being part of the usual news statistics which every year tell us how many people were caught short by burst water pipes, non-functioning radiators, overflowing gutters and fallen aerials, […]
Quick-fix, cheap electrical repairs and installations have often been seen as a common and permanent feature of landlord property maintenance ( or non-maintenance!) and some of the more extreme horror stories do surface into the popular press from time to time! Of course, this may only really be applicable to a certain end of the […]
Renewable energy technologies are the big buzz words in construction skills training and the entire team at AbleSkills are committed to ensuring that only accredited and relevant renewable technology training courses are taught by approved and knowledgeable tutors.Unfortunately, dedication to professional training integrity which has distinguished AbleSkills long-standing reputation and is recognised by industry bodies […]
Health & Safety on site – irrespective of working in domestic or commercial premises, has come a long way in recent years. Whether you work on major building developments or in households, you must show proof that you have undergone awareness training of the issues that can make the difference between safe and dangerous working. […]
When an electric circuit suddenly ‘trips out’ in your house, what do you do? You go down to the cellar ( or rummage around in the area under the staircase) to find the fusebox, reset the circuit breaker and – ‘pop’, it trips again! Or – just when you go back upstairs – it trips […]
The plastered surface has a long tradition, as this type of covering was considered to be the best way to get an even and smooth surface finish on masonry walls and ceilings. With today’s new-build construction techniques, the types and forms of plaster and its elements have adapted to the newer and more innovative ways […]
The route to being an electrician can be quite daunting if you don’t know where or who to turn to! Especially, if you have been considering a career switch and have decided you definitley want to retrain to become a qualified electrician. The good news is, there are now several paths you can take and […]
Plumbers and their suppliers are calling on Government to introduce a scrappage scheme for old, inefficient boilers and encourage their replacement with newer, more energy efficient models. Basically the idea is that a Boiler Scrappage Scheme would mirror the car scrappage scheme, which offers those buying new, fuel efficient vehicles the option of trading in […]
Renewable energy – we hear this expression a lot and how important it is for the future of the planet, but do we know how this translates to our everyday lives and what it it means for those in the construction industries, especially those training to be a plumber, gas fitter or electrician.Renewable energy is […]
When a DPC (Damp Proof Course) fails, the situation deteriorates rapidly and you must call in an experienced, qualified builder bricklayer who should assess the best solution. AbleSkills provides key bricklaying skills courses which offers the opportunity to undertake further building training leading to certificated qualifications right up to City & Guilds NVQ level.Damp Proof […]
