Olympics 2012 edges ever nearer and TV News reports almost daily on construction progress. And the news is that there is still a need for more skilled, trained and qualified workmen to help complete the huge task in time for the opening ceremony!Latest estimates reveal that there are more than 9,000 people working on the […]
We all read those plumbing ‘disaster’ stories reported in the press from time to time! It’s been commented before on this blog, of the numerous and widespread, incorrect and unsafe practices that continually come to light. Despite every effort by Government, official trade bodies and established, approved training centres like AbleSkills, ‘bodged’ work continues to […]
The JIB or Joint Industry Board was set up in the 1960’s to strike a balance between the union and employers association.Today it grades individuals according to their experience and qualifications and sets national standards regarding wages and health and safety issues. Grading can range from apprentice up through improver, electrician and approved electrician, anyone […]
Electrical horror stories are not new and have been commented upon on this blog on previous occasions. Yet despite extensive regulation, legislation, and approved and accredited NVQ electrical training and qualifications, problems persist with standards that exist in parts of the electrical industry, and the complete lack of common sense shown by DIY renovators and […]
It was only four weeks ago at this year’s Ecobuild show in London, that Solar PV technology was being showcased, and looked poised to now really take off in the UK, with the April launch of the government’s Clean Energy Cashback Scheme. Installing this alternative form of clean renewable energy will enable owners of PV […]
British Gas has announced plans to accelerate the roll-out of its smart meter programme and install two million smart meters in customers’ homes by 2012 and beat the Government’s target date of 2020.This will allow British households to take early advantage of smart meter technology – including real time, on-screen information – helping them cut […]
It cannot be stated enough that there are many so-called training providers who tarnish the industry by offering unsatisfactory – or non-existent – courses and worthless certificates. They are likely to be not accredited or approved by statutory training bodies and may operate from barely acceptable premises without qualified ‘staff’.The problem has been made worse […]
The single biggest issue for householders and business owners alike – energy efficiency! Reducing emissions, effective cost savings and regulation compliance are key considerations for the installation and running of heating and lighting systems. Increasingly, the knowledge required to be learned when training to be a plumber is now focusing on also being responsible for […]
The need to acquire solid training and approved qualifications is key to employment and career success in today’s construction industry. Many of the students choose Ableskills as an established construction training provider because from the moment they land at the website then speak to a friendly and helpful voice on the telephone, they know they […]
The introduction of a Government pilot scheme aims to make Europe’s largest jobs database available by a ‘no fee’ mobile phone download app! Operating through JobCentre Plus, the app is designed to be a key tool for people looking for work, by making it easier to search by location, save preferences and job vacancy information […]
Under new plans announced by the Government this month, a ‘green’ transformation of Britain’s homes will take place over the next decade- designed to make them more comfortable, warmer and cheaper to run.With around one quarter of UK emissions coming from energy used in homes the ‘Warm Homes, Greener Homes’ strategy is aimed at cutting […]
It’s been just over six years since the new rules were incorporated into the Building Regulations which redined the installation and modification of electrical wiring.Known as ‘Part P’, these rules specifically enforce all ‘notifiable’ electrical work to meet legal safety standards for electrical wiring. The rules state that to ensure these standards are met, all […]
