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  1. Need a change of careers?

    Need a change of careers?

    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 […]

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  2. Plumbing wages boost!

    Plumbing wages boost!

    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 […]

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  3. Average Annual Construction Salaries Revealed!

    Average Annual Construction Salaries Revealed!

    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, […]

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  4. Useful Apps for Gas Engineers

    Useful Apps for Gas Engineers

    These are some of the most useful Apps & Websites for Gas Engineers: This short guide will look at some of the most useful Applications and Websites for Gas Engineers. Here at Able Skills, we have great facilities and instructors to help you gain qualifications on your way to becoming a Gas Engineer! Most Gas Engineers […]

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  5. Leaving School? Consider a career as an Electrician!

    Leaving School? Consider a career as an Electrician!

    Leaving School? Consider a career as an Electrician! Young people around the UK on the 15th received their A-level results. Hoping to get into University, apprenticeships and other traditional forms of education. However, training in a trade can be a great, rewarding, profitable and versatile tool. Maybe you intend on a career in a trade […]

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  6. Top Apps for Electricians!

    Top Apps for Electricians!

    Here are some useful mobile applications for Electricians to use whilst out on the job: Here at Able Skills, we take pride in our training facilities. We have a range of Electrician courses on offer here that can give you everything you need whether that is catching up on the latest wiring regulations, get some […]

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  7. What is our New Entrants Gas Package?

    What is our New Entrants Gas Package?

    What is our New Entrants Gas Package? Looking get into the trade? Then Able Skills is the best place to start with tailor-made Gas courses for new entrants. This is particularly useful for those who have just completed a Plumbing course and want to get both trades under their belt as well as people looking […]

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  8. UK Construction Market Review!

    UK Construction Market Review!

    UK Construction Market Review, the latest statics have been released! Here at Able Skills, we run a variety of construction training in all diffrent types of trades. Now could be the perfect time to get into the industry in the UK as contacts are on the rise! The latest statistics show an 11% increase in […]

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  9. Proud of our Gas Reviews!

    Proud of our Gas Reviews!

    Here at Able Skills, we take feedback seriously, here are some of our Gas reviews: We offer 6 different Gas courses that package here at Able Skills, created for both Qualified Plumbers and New Entrants. Each of these Gas courses will give you the in and out knowledge of how to safely carry out gas […]

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  10. Yet another one!

    Yet another one!

    Yes, another group prosecuted for illegal Gas work! Here at Able Skills, we teach students the proper procedures when going about starting in the industry, and advice upon completion of our Gas courses that our students become ‘Gas Safe Registered’. The Gas Safe Register is the official gas registration body for the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Guernsey, appointed by […]

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  11. Trying to avoid registration?

    Trying to avoid registration?

    Taking one of our Gas courses? Make sure that you become ‘Gas Safe Registered’ upon completion A woman in Runcorn, Cheshire was prosecuted by Halton Borough Council Trading Standards. The 33-year old woman plead guilty to two offences of making false claims when she appeared at Chester Crown Court. Her first offence was advertising her services […]

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  12. The Biggest Construction Project in Britain!

    The Biggest Construction Project in Britain!

    The biggest building project in Britain is HS2 and it’s underway!   HS2 is a massive project and will take a number of years to complete, phase one of the developments between London and Birmingham is due to open at the end of 2026, with the second phase to Leeds and Manchester scheduled for completion […]

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