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  1. What is PAT Testing?

    What is PAT Testing?

    PAT Testing? What is it & do I need it?   PAT Testing or Portable Appliance Testing is the term used to describe the testing of electrical equipment to ensure it is safe for use. Here at Able Skills, we run a 2-day long PAT Testing Course in an attempt to cover the requirements of both experienced […]

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  2. What to do after Introductory Plumbing?

    What to do after Introductory Plumbing?

    What to do after Introductory Plumbing? So…You have completed our Introduction to Plumbing course? Now, you are invested in the trade and you are considering making a future career out of it but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered, in this article, we will look at the next options for you and […]

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  3. Design and Verification of Electrical Installations?

    Design and Verification of Electrical Installations?

    Design and Verification of Electrical Installations?   Here at Able Skills, we take pride in our ability to produce top-quality electricians via our facilities, instructors and City & Guilds approved courses. We are the number one provider of electrical training in Kent! Probably the most popular trade that we teach and that is down to our […]

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  4. Want to get a taste of Decorating?

    Want to get a taste of Decorating?

    Want to get a taste of Decorating? looking into the idea of taking up decorating as a profession? Well, why not get a taste of the trade and learn some valuable fundamentals with our Introduction to Decorating Course.  This course will both teach you the basics and give you an overall idea whether or not […]

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  5. Do I need Inspection & Testing?

    Do I need Inspection & Testing?

    Do I need Inspection & Testing?   Here at Able Skills, we run a huge range of electrical courses you may be confused about which courses you need. Today we will take a look at Inspection & Testing to determine if you need to pick up this qualification or not. Inspection & Testing or 2391 is exactly […]

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  6. Shocking statistics & Plumbing training!

    Shocking statistics & Plumbing training!

    Time to call a Plumber! The WRAS or Water Regulation Advisory Scheme has recently released some concerning statistics. The survey commissioned by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS), found that 27% of Brits would wait over a week to fix a dripping tap – the equivalent of 168 litres of wasted water. This is a huge […]

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  7. 18th Edition spaces still available in November!

    18th Edition spaces still available in November!

    We have 18th Edition spaces still available in November! We currently have one space for the 18th November and 3 spaces beginning on the 25th! Here at Able Skills, we are the number one provider of electrical courses in Kent! – We run a variety of different electrician courses, but one piece of electrical training that every […]

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  8. You need to know this as a new Gas Engineer!

    You need to know this as a new Gas Engineer!

    You need to know this as a new Gas Engineer! Today has brought to life another case of illegal gas work! This seems to be happening more and more and only ends up with bad results. If you have just left our facility after completing one of our Gas courses and you are seeking employment […]

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  9. Bricklaying NVQ!

    Bricklaying NVQ!

    Looking to achieve an NVQ in Bricklaying?   Here today at Able Skills, some of our bricklaying students working towards their NVQ in the trade are completing work right here in our centre…This is in no way how you will typically achieve an NVQ but we require some bricklaying work in our plastering centre so […]

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  10. Want to get a taste of Plastering?

    Want to get a taste of Plastering?

    Want to get a taste of Plastering? Thinking about making a career out of the trade of plastering, but have no previous experience? You are in the right place here at Able Skills we run introductory Plastering courses to give students a taste for the trade – upon completion, you can decide if the trade […]

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  11. Skills shortage driving up construction salaries!

    Skills shortage driving up construction salaries!

    Skills shortage driving up construction salaries! The skills shortage affects the industry in many different ways, some bad and some good. Obviously overall it is not good for the industry that there is a general shortage of skilled workers, however,  it seems that it is positively affecting those currently working in construction…The benefit to existing […]

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  12. Get a taste of life as an Electrician!

    Get a taste of life as an Electrician!

    Get a taste of life as an Electrician!   Here at Able Skills, we teach all types of people with all types of skill levels. If you are an absolute beginner with no experience and little to no knowledge on the subject, then do not worry we have specific courses in place to give students […]

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