What is the AM2 and how do you complete it successfully? Here at Able Skills, we run a variety of diffrent Electrician courses ranging from Introduction to Basic Domestic Electrics all the way to 18th Edition wiring regulations. We also run AM2 courses which are reliable and trusted. We provide high-quality testing for the electrotechnical industry. Achievement Measurement […]
Next month, construction week is back, here is what to expect… UK Construction Week is back in October, hosted in Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre or NEC will be running between the 8th – 10th! This is a chance for construction companies to show off their latest innovations, ideas and plans. But also as a […]
Getting on the path to Professional Tiling! Tiling is a career that, despite popular opinion, is not just for builders, painters and decorators, neither is it unsuitable for women. In fact, people go into tiling from a range of different working backgrounds and there are many successful and well-established female tilers, as well as […]
The Plumbing Industry’s ‘Smart’ Appliances, should we use them and what do Plumbers need to know? There are so many ways that technology is being implemented with our daily lives, from the computer burning a hole in our pocket every day to the smart TV that you go home and watch. Technology is a part […]
Why is Plastering a good career choice? Starting a new career is daunting, especially if you are not sure of the path you want to take, the endless job sites and the stress of completing form after form… you may already have a job but you don’t see a future in it. This quick guide […]
Should I call an electrician? Does my home need rewiring? Knowing if your home needs rewiring or not can be a mystery to those who are not familiar with electrical work, and it can be a daunting task to figure out. However, there are some simple things to keep in mind when considering that […]
Weekend options for plumbing courses? Yes, that is right we have weekend course options available for plumbing courses – we try to make studying here at Able Skills as flexible as possible and we know that some people cannot simply commit to a full-on course training through the week. So the option to study on […]
Modular building and other methods could be the answer to the demand We spoke about modular housing last week, and a new look at this method of building is becoming of interest to several different groups. The UK needs to build around 500 Schools every single year to keep up with demand, which is […]
No rest for the wicked here at Able Skills for us and our students this Bank Holiday. A full week of training across our centre with new students starting on a range of training packages with us. From Plumbing Courses, Electrical Courses and much more, we are extremely busy with students changing their lives with […]
These students have all trained with us after fancying a change of career paths. Do you need a change in careers? Sick of the same old 9-5? Maybe you don’t see yourself progressing in your line of work or you think that a trade may be the way towards becoming self-employed then you would […]
Self-Employed Plumbers may need an accountant at this rate! We talked about a 4.7% rise in June for self-employed plumbers, but yet again the statistics show a steady rise in pay again from July. 15.8% is the increase in July which is staggering. This should be a powerful message to young people as these figures […]
Let’s take a look at what construction workers are earning a year on average: Statistics in the construction sector come out all the time, most are not of concern to the average person, however, these latest figures could surprise you…If you are already working in the industry you may be familiar with these amounts, […]
